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UMaine System reducing physical footprint in face of online learning and declining enrollment
The University of Maine System is selling a midcoast educational center that has been devoid of degree-seeking students since 2020. With this sale, the system is continuing to reduce its physical footprint as students shift to online courses amid a system-wide enrollment decline. At a Monday meeting in Orono, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously […] The post UMaine System reducing physical footprint in face of online learning and declining enrollment appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
RSU 22 voters to decide on new school budget proposal
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - RSU 22 voters will go back to the polls on Thursday to decide on a new school budget proposal. Voters rejected the original budget of more than $39 million last month. The new proposal is around $550,000 less, and the board plans to use $3 million...
This Maine program helps former youth-in-care get a place of their own
PORTLAND, Maine — According to official recent U.S. Census data, there are more than 2,000 kids in foster care in Maine. About 100 kids age out of the system annually when they turn 18 and become a legal adult, but some can extend state care services until they are 21 years old.
Littleton and Island Falls to get $1.5 million in congressional funds
Two Aroostook County municipalities will receive funding from the Maine Fiscal Year 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations bill advanced by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, who is vice chairwoman of the appropriations committee. The funding, officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee last week, is...
Matching grant helps restore historic building
HOLDEN--The historic Holden Town Hall building is getting a much needed upgrade. The two-story building, located on the Main Road in Holden, was built back in the 1870s when bathrooms were not indoors. Now, thanks to a $25,000 matching grant from the Lawrence Family Foundation, a bathroom is finally being added to the historic building and the first floor is also getting insulated.
Jeremiah Jenkins Selected in the 14th Round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants
Orono, ME - Jeremiah Jenkins of the University of Maine baseball program was selected in the 14th round at pick #418 by the San Francisco Giants in the 2024 MLB Draft. Jenkins, a native of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, had one of the most dominant three-year career's offensively in the history of Maine baseball, including the second-best single season by a player in program history in 2023. Jenkins slashed .332/.454/.675 across his 148 games played. His .675 SLG% is the highest in a single career in program history (min. 50 AB's).
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce announces Joseph B. Ezhaya scholarship award winner
Olivia Varney, of Pittsfield, was selected as the scholarship recipient from a field of applicants. Varney graduated this spring from the Maine Central Institute High School, in Pittsfield, class of 2024. Varney was inducted into the National Honor Society and Honor Society for Visual & Performing Arts, as being involved...
Bomb threat targets local cafe owner for anti-Trump comment after legislator post
A Facebook post presumably from the owner of a Brooks restaurant about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump last weekend sparked a flurry of pushback on social media after it was shared by a sitting legislator and other conservatives. Then a bomb threat was called in. Maine State Police were notified about an […] The post Bomb threat targets local cafe owner for anti-Trump comment after legislator post appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Houlton man battling Maine VA over image of American flag
HOULTON, Maine – Former U.S. Airforce Sgt. Donald Holston started a petition this week to get a 16 x 20 inch canvas image of the American flag displayed in the new VA Health Center in Presque Isle. Several years ago, Holston, 79, captured the image of the flag flying...
UMaine Athletics, New Balance host Community Day in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN, Maine (WABI) - UMaine Athletics joined New Balance employees for a Community Day event at the Skowhegan Community Center. They were there with sports skill stations and community service initiatives. “This is a great event where we can give back to the community. It’s really our first time being...
County Republicans welcome lobsterman for July 24 meeting
You’re invited to hear about one of Maine’s traditional and most vital businesses, Wednesday, July 24 at the monthly meeting of the Lincoln County Republicans Committee. Dustin Delano, lobsterman and representative for New England fishermen, will share his insight regarding New England’s lobster and fishing Industries. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Fire Department, 204 Washington Road, Jefferson; program begins at 6.
Mya Williams senior class president at Lawrence High School, in Fairfield
Mya Williams, Lawrence High School, in Fairfield, class president, graduated top 10 in her class. Mya has had a dream of being a teacher since she was little. Mya will be attending University of Maine at Farmington for education, and plans to come back to MSAD #49 to be a teacher and give back to the community that inspired her. She is an inspiration to the youth of our community, and helps to coach PAL youth in soccer. Mya is also the assistant director for the Summer PAL Program.
Teenager dead following York motorcycle crash, police say
YORK, Maine — A 17-year-old has died after the motorcycle they were operating crashed along Maine State Route 91 in York. The York Police Department said that at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, the town's Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call about the crash on Cider Hill Road, which is part of Route 91.
High school football all-stars gear up for Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic
LEWISTON, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic has gone on since 1990 and serves as a way to raise money for Shriner’s Children “and their mission of providing the highest level of pediatric care, regardless of the family’s ability to pay.”. “It means everything....
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