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Maine governor’s race most crowded in 20 years at this point in cycle
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 14, 2025
If it seems like a lot of people are running to be the next governor of Maine it’s because there are. So far, 18 people have filed paperwork with the state to begin raising and spending money on a campaign — the most at this point for an open seat...
Maine Head Start providers face possible closures under Trump directive
Maine Beacon
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August 14, 2025
Head Start providers in Maine face new financial and logistic challenges after the Trump administration proposed restrictions on undocumented children. Experts said many centers are already facing federal funding delays, which have impacted their...
Why Maine schools must shun the screens | Opinion
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 14, 2025
As the long light of summer begins to wane and cool nights return, tens of thousands of students across Maine are preparing for a seasonal transition that feels increasingly disorienting. Youth of all ages are bracing themselves for the return of...
Judge blocks use of WA Medicaid data for immigration enforcement
The Columbian - Washington State
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from using the Medicaid data of patients in Washington and 19 other states for immigration enforcement purposes. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria issued a...
Judge blocks use of Washington state Medicaid data for immigration enforcement
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Elise Takahama / The Seattle Times (TNS) A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from using the Medicaid data of patients in Washington and 19 other states for immigration enforcement purposes. U.S....
Mexican restaurant damaged during immigration raid
NBC News
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August 14, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Florida governor announces 'Deportation Depot' detention center 01:15 Now Playing Mexican restaurant damaged during immigration raid 00:54 UP NEXT Protesters...
Hands-off period means more beach, less teach for Maine’s high school athletes
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 14, 2025
For the final two weeks of summer vacation, Maine’s high school athletes seek a balance of work hard, relax harder. Aug. 3-17 is the Maine Principals’ Association’s designated “hands-off” period, during which no formal practices or communication...
Unmask inequities in Maine’s school funding formula | Letter
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 14, 2025
After a decade as a Maine superintendent, I authored a 2006 Brookings report that drove school district consolidations, many later reversed by local voters. The education funding debate stays fixated on revenue — who is paying and how — while...
This Maine Town Is Among the 13 Most Stunning in America
Q106.5 - Maine
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August 14, 2025
While Maine has many towns described as ‘stunning’ and ‘breathtaking,’ one in particular was named among the most beautiful in the country. We wouldn’t even be biased in saying we could make a list of 13 of the most stunning towns in America using...
25 of the Top Maine Takeout Spots Outside of Portland
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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August 14, 2025
We’re lucky to live in a state that’s known for having such an incredible food scene. And while Portland definitely gets a lot of the spotlight (for good reason—it’s one of the top foodie cities in the country), the great eats don’t stop at the...
‘Wake-up call’: N.H. ranked last in US in higher education funding, new report shows
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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CONCORD, N.H. – New Hampshire ranked last in the nation for the state’s contribution to higher education, according to a new report the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute released Thursday. In fiscal year 2024, the state appropriated $4,629 per...
UNE student maps what risks Maine's lighthouses face from storm damage
WMTW 8 - Maine
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August 14, 2025
While many students are away on summer break, Regina Dyer has been splitting her time between visiting Maine's Lighthouses and working in the University of New England's GIS lab.Dyer is a Geographic Information Systems minor, more commonly known...
‘A cry for help’ from Maine communities should prompt rethinking of school funding
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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August 14, 2025
The BDN Editorial Board operates independently from the newsroom, and does not set policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com. Recent headlines in the Bangor Daily News have...
31-Year-Old Man Sentenced for Reentry after Removal in Maine
Big Country 96.9 - Maine
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August 14, 2025
A 31-year-old man was sentenced in Maine for being in the United States illegally after removal. Pleaded Guilty to Charges Geremias Josue Sanchez-Velasquez from Guatemala was given time served (110 days). He pleaded guilty on June 11, 2025. He was...
Sholay@50: From Sambha to Kalia, supporting parts that became pop culture mainstay
The Economic Times
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August 14, 2025
New Delhi, Any mention of "Sholay" instantly evokes the image of the unforgettable pair of Jai-Veeru and the many main characters that populate its runtime of over three hours, including the revenge-seeking Thakur, the menacing Gabbar, Basanti and...
New Hampshire is paying a long-term price for the high cost of a college education
New Hampshire Bulletin
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August 14, 2025
August is an anxious month for parents preparing to drop off their young adults at the University of New Hampshire. Most years, the UNH parent Facebook groups are filled with logistical questions: How much stuff will fit under the bed? How big are...
Maine ranks No. 13 on ‘best states to live in’ list
Mainebiz - Oregon
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Maine is No. 13 on the "best places to live," according to a new ranking by the personal finance site WalletHub. The list compared states on 51 key metrics, such as housing costs, income growth, the education rate and quality of hospitals. Each...
19 New Faculty Members Join Storied College of Education and Health Professions
University of Arkansas
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Sean Rhomberg New College of Education and Health Professions faculty pose on the Graduate Education building balcony. If in all of forever I never endeavor to fly, I won't know if I can. If I did endeavor, and found my wings clever, I could see...
A child’s education has to begin at home | Letter
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 14, 2025
Scott Harrison’s July 25 op-ed, “It’s time to rethink how Maine manages schools,” offers yet another idea to “fix” our education system. I believe the most impactful improvement we can make in educating our children is getting parents more...
On Wabanaki priorities, the Maine Legislature gets an incomplete grade
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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August 14, 2025
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Maliseet ambassador Osihkiyol Crofton-Macdonald is the board...