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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...
Follow Up Friday: President Tim Crowley discusses retirement from NMCC
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Tim Crowley, who has been the president of the Northern Maine Community College since 2002, is retiring on August 1, 2024. After nearly forty years with the college, Crowley says he is most proud of the impact the school has had on the community. “We’ve...
Child care providers in Aroostook are about to get much-needed help
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – In the last 40 years, Debra Johnston has experienced all the ups and downs of being a child care provider in northern Maine. For most of that time, Johnston has cared for no more than 13 children from 6 months old to middle school-aged out of her Presque Isle home. It’s more than just babysitting children for a few hours, she said. A typical day involves preparing meals and snacks, giving children time to play and teaching them important life lessons, like sharing, minding their manners and getting along with others.
Haines family plans Fort Fairfield gathering
The descendants of J. Wingate Haines and Mary Briggs will hold a momentous gathering this summer in Fort Fairfield. Cousins from across the country will convene on Saturday, July 27, for a day filled with connection, exploration and the celebration of a rich family heritage. The event honors the enduring...
Rain & Storms Overnight. FIRST ALERT Wednesday, Hot & Humid
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Rain and even a few thunderstorms continue to push into parts of central Maine this evening. The storms will continue to weaken but could still produce heavy rainfall and gusty winds. It will take some time for the rain to move into the Bangor region and eastern spots. It should be closer to midnight by the time this happens. Lows overnight will remain in the 60s and low 70s and it will continue to be humid.
Help 8-Year-Old Maine Athlete Who Qualified for the Olympic Nationals
This fantastically talented 8-year-old Maine boy participated in the Junior Olympics in New England over the weekend. His name is Kenton, and he was attempting to qualify for the 100 meter and 200 meter dash, as per a Facebook post. Guess what? He did it! We have officially now learned...
Maine State Ferry Service fares to increase Aug. 1
MAINE, USA — If you're planning to take the Maine State Ferries out of Rockland, Lincolnville, or Bass Harbor, get ready to pay a few dollars more. The Maine State Ferry Service announced ferry rates will increase on Aug. 1. This is the first increase MSFS has made since 2019.
Trump chief pollster says traditionally Democratic states such as New Jersey and New Mexico are ‘toss-ups’
Former President Donald Trump’s chief pollster, Tony Fabrizio, listed Minnesota, Virginia, New Jersey, and New Mexico as toss-ups and implied Maine is in play while speaking to the Florida GOP at the Republican National Convention. None of those states have voted for a Republican since 2004, when both Virginia and New Mexico turned red before […]
Maine Things To Do | Sebago Days, Friendship Lobster Boat Races, Aubrey’s Ride
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine Things To Do | July 16-22 When: Registration, 9 a.m.; Race, 10 a.m. When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. When: Registration, 8 a.m.; Race, 10 a.m. For the latest breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, download the...
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.
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