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Maine’s Community Colleges Receive Largest Workforce Grant in History
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Harold Alfond Foundation is giving more than $75 million to the Maine Community College System. This is the biggest workforce grant in the history of Maine’s seven Community Colleges. Throughout the state of Maine, there is currently a shortage of skilled workers. In an effort to address this shortage the Harold Alfond Foundation is investing 75 million dollars in grant money to the Maine Community College System. This grant will affect more than 70,000 workforce students over the next five years. Bringing the total funds this foundation has donated over the last six years to nearly $100 million.
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Recent UMaine graduate writes feature story for Public Service Review
Recent UMaine graduate writes feature story for Public Service Review. Julian Ober, a May 2024 graduate of the University of Maine who completed a bachelor’s with a double major in political science and women’s, gender and sexuality studies, wrote a feature story for the spring 2024 edition of Public Service Review from the Stennis Center for Public Service.
Connor Garvey is back in the 207 studio with new music
PORTLAND, Maine — Connor Garvey is one of the most talented singer/songwriters we’ve had on 207 and he’s back with new music. Garvey said he will be releasing new songs throughout the summer, including a new album he has in the works. If you want to check...
National Republican Campaign Committee reserves nearly $2.5 million in ad time in Maine TV markets
The national Democratic and Republican parties are once again gearing up for an expensive fight over Maine's 2nd Congressional District seat. The National Republican Campaign Committee announced last week that it reserved nearly $2.5 million in the Bangor, Presque Isle and Portland television markets. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, meanwhile, has reserved nearly $1.8 million in ad time.
Maine TikTok Mom Defends Women ‘Obsessed’ With Taylor Swift
A woman on TikTok made the claim that moms who like Taylor Swift are major "ick" TikTok has made stars out of everyday ordinary people, just posting fun clips, and one woman from the Bath area has gained quite a bit of popularity for her creative videos and opinions. Meredith...
Tuffy Bear Discount Furniture going out of business after 45 years
Maine’s destination furniture retailer to close permanently with owner’s retirement GLENBURN — Tuffy Bear Discount Furniture, a family-owned furniture and mattress retailer in business for nearly a half-century, will close […]
Crafts receives National Social Worker of the Year award
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) named Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, as the 2024 National Social Worker of the Year. This national recognition follows Crafts’ earlier honor as Maine’s Social Worker of the Year by the NASW Maine chapter. "I am deeply honored by this recognition and...
Maine Man Tells The Court He Deserves Worse Than a Life Sentence
In an interesting twist, a now convicted Maine man who changed his plea from not guilty to guilty, told the court, following his sentencing, that he 'deserves worse'. Joseph Eaton was accused, and since convicted, of killing four people, which included his parents, before heading down interstate 295 and opening fire on seemingly random vehicles.
Fourth of July firework displays and events to check out around Maine
If you're looking for Fourth of July firework displays, parades or celebrations near you, CBS 13 has got you covered. We've compiled a list of locations across the state. Below is a list of some of the locations offering fireworks and celebrations. CBS 13 will update this list as more information comes in.
Young Couple on Remote Maine Island Featured on CBS News
Here's a fun fact you might not have known: according to Explore Maine, there are over 4,600 islands off Maine's coast, and even more if you count inland islands. Some are large like the second largest island on the East Coast, Mount Desert Island. Others are just large rocks jutting out of the ocean.
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