Mills directs $1.25M to Maine food programs

UMaine Climate Change Institute leader steps down as the field faces challenges. The institute will have an interim director until June 2027. Read this Maine Monitor story by Kristian Moravec.

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Mills directs $1.25M to Maine food programs as federal shutdown halts benefits | News Center Maine

Man who killed four people in Bowdoin and shot at vehicles on Interstate 295 dies in prison | WMTW

King co-sponsoring bill to keep SNAP, WIC going during shutdown | Portland Press Herald

Maine immigrant organizations, business groups voice concerns over federal work permit rule change | Maine Public

Maine's Head Start program faces impacts from government shutdown | WGME

Maine launches new statewide model for mental health consultation for youngest kids | News Center Maine

Penobscot County is spending $100K to hold property for new jail | Bangor Daily News

Results come in for 2025 Maine Student Mock Election | WABI

Portland Jetport accepting donations to support FAA, TSA officers affected by shutdown | WGME

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