Citing concerns about DEI, the U.S. Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
CMP’s new plan would increase bills — again. Mills calls that ‘unacceptable’
Though state officials say Mainers are already struggling to pay their electric bills, the utility says the distribution rate increases for hiring and resiliency upgrades would occur as some temporary charges expire, mitigating the cost to customers.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Susan Collins criticizes Medicaid cuts, defends ousted CDC director
At an appearance Monday, the senator said lawmakers will be under ‘tremendous pressure’ to change President Trump’s budget bill.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Farmington’s Jon Bubier dies 2 months after explosion
He was the second victim of the blast. As soon as Bubier’s daughter announced the death, comments of support, love and condolences poured in.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Night of the Raven? Camden vandal’s nickname is a hoax, but the mess is real
A masked figure caught on camera sabotaging 25 newly installed parking kiosks has captured the internet’s attention after a fake post assigned the culprit a snappy moniker.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fire destroys Union winery, distillery
Firefighters prevented fire from spreading to owners’ home and barn.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
South Berwick Democrat may take on Chellie Pingree in Maine’s 1st District
Rep. Tiffany Roberts says she’s testing the waters for what would be Pingree’s first primary challenge as an incumbent congresswoman.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Woman killed in Waldoboro told co-workers her ex would kill her, police say
James Clark has been charged with murder in the death of Levern Kelley.
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News
Is Maine part of a coalition of states seeking to broaden access to COVID-19 vaccines? | Fact brief
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently narrowed eligibility for the latest shot, limiting it to people 65 or older and those with underlying health risks.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Times Record
Bowdoin postponed Charlie Kirk vigil over potential threat
Maine State Police informed the college of an ‘external threat’ tied to a student-organized vigil for the slain conservative activist.