The U.S. Department of Education cut more than $600,000 in promised funding for the program, which supports western Maine students who face barriers in going to college.
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Feds cut funding for Maine high school program, citing diversity concerns
The program, which helps low-income students in central and western Maine get into college, ‘conflicts’ with the federal government’s goals, the Trump administration said.
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Trump’s tax, spending law will slash food assistance for thousands of Mainers
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will force Maine to cover tens of millions in costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — costs that Gov. Janet Mills says the state ‘simply cannot absorb.’
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Three generations of Jacks reopen family farm in Buckfield
Love of family and farming inspired members to revitalize and grow a greenhouse operation now seven generations strong.
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Lifelong resident leaves property for Buckfield … or the Hells Angels
If residents turn down an offer of nearly 16 acres of land and money for scholarships, it’ll go to the infamous motorcycle club.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Judy Meyer resigns as Sun Journal executive editor
Meyer, who started as a journalist with the paper in 1990, has become a champion of open government access and the public’s right to know.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Doctors testify about infant’s injuries in Buckfield father’s murder trial in Auburn
Trevor Averill is accused in the July 2020 death of 2-month-old daughter Harper Averill.
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Trout Unlimited to remove 200-year-old dam in Buckfield
Expected to take several years, the removal of the Brush Shop Dam would expand the brook trout spawning grounds by 12 miles and minimize future flood risk.
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Maine fire departments warn of higher fire risk amid dry conditions
Moderate drought conditions across much of the state have prompted fire officials to shut off burn permits and urge caution.
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Buckfield man charged with arson admits he set fire to magazines, watched it burn his home
Clay R. Jacobs tells investigators he’d been depressed after his father’s death a year ago.