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What happened to Maine’s summer meal programs post pandemic-era waivers
Although Maine made school meals free for all students during the school year, providing access to free lunch and breakfast over the summer for school-aged children remains a challenge. That challenge is compounded by declining participation in summer meals, after the expiration of pandemic-era waivers brought back some barriers to access. A new report from […]
We'll Be At the Common Ground Fair - Stop By Our Table!
Stop by the AARP Maine table at the Common Ground Fair. On September 20, 21, and 22, AARP Maine staff members and volunteers will be at the Common Ground Fair in Unity, ME to meet with our fellow Mainers and share updates on some important issues. Our game highlighting AARP’s work to protect Social Security and support family caregivers is always a big hit AND we have fun prizes for all who play.
New Ocean State Job Lot location in Maine to open at site of former Christmas Tree Shops store
AUGUSTA, Maine — An eighth Ocean State Job Lot location will be coming to the state of Maine, and it will be the first in Kennebec County. The discount retail chain announced Tuesday that it will be opening a new store in Augusta late this fall. The new Ocean...
Form Energy set to build world’s biggest battery in Maine
The long-duration storage pioneer won DOE grant money to construct a massive iron-air battery intended to help a strained pocket of the New England grid. New England states are attempting to make good on their climate pledges while addressing some very real concerns about the long-term stability of the region’s electrical grid. The Department of Energy awarded $389 million in grant funding last week to strengthen that system. Much of that money will support terminals to collect power from massive new offshore wind farms and distribute it across the region. But $147 million from the tranche, which was earmarked in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will go toward an enormous, unconventional battery project intended to help one of the most congested parts of the New England grid.
Maine Community Group Reports Surge in Coyote & Bobcat Daytime Sightings
I know what you’re thinking: “We’re in Maine, of course we’re going to see and hear bobcats and coyotes!”. You’re right. But recently, one Maine town has seen more during the day than usual. The Greene Village Facebook Group has actively spotted coyotes and bobcats, and are sharing the animals' locations with residents.
Presidential candidate attempting for ballot challenged for alleged faulty Maine petitions
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - A challenge hearing began for Cornel West, an independent running for president, in Augusta Wednesday afternoon. In an effort to get on the ballot in Maine, West was required to collect signatures on petitions throughout the state. Witnesses were called to the stand claiming they signed...
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