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Maine animal shelters reach capacity and cite lack of housing as a cause
News Center Maine
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August 12, 2025
Housing insecurity and landlord restrictions are two of the most common reasons people surrender their dogs, staff at Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland said. MAINE, USA — Finding a home in Maine is tough. For pet owners, it can be even...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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 delegation split over Trump’s plan to take over police operations in capital
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 11, 2025
Maine’s congressional delegation had mixed reactions to President Donald Trump’s plan to take over the District of Columbia’s metropolitan police department and deploy National Guard troops to address crime in the nation’s capital. Trump announced...
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...
Local climate activism leads to ‘remarkable’ gains, report shows
Canada's National Observer
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August 12, 2025
This story was originally published by Grist and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration What do an offshore wind farm in New York, a campaign to install 275,000 heat pumps in Maine and the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline...
More to life
Times Observer - Pennsylvania
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Submitted Photo Russell native Derek Childs celebrates on Mount Katadhin in Maine after completing a 2,200-mile thru-hike that took him 134 days to complete.When 19-year-old Russell native Derek Childs sets his mind to doing something, he will...
Maine doctor weighs in after AHA warns of heart risks tied to screen time in kids
WMTW 8 - Maine
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August 11, 2025
A new report from the American Heart Association is raising new concerns about screen time and children's health.The group says too much time in front of devices may raise the risk of heart disease, even in young kids.But one Maine doctor says...
Maine can harvest more benefits from youth in agriculture
Piscataquis Observer - Maine
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By Andrew Hudacs Maine’s youth need more than a job; they need ways to earn money while building workplace skills that help them succeed in a variety of careers. Agriculture-based self employment, such as raising animals, growing vegetables, and...