UMaine plans to increase tuition, cut costs, eliminate staff

Maine's shift toward Republicans runs from Portland to rural places. This shift is small but consistent. Across the state, 188 cities and towns with 1,000 voters or more shifted toward Republicans. Read this story by Daniel O'Connor.

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Maine's school funding formula could be changed for first time in 20 years | Portland Press Herald (Maine Monitor context: How much state funding does each Maine school district get?)

Maine heating fuel prices increased to nearly $5 per gallon since Iran war began | Maine Public

Facing $18M deficit, UMaine plans to increase tuition, cut costs, eliminate staff | Portland Press Herald (Maine Monitor context: UMaine is re-envisioning its future. Faculty concerns are 'palpable')

Maine among states suing EPA over repeal of 'endangerment' finding central to climate fight | Associated Press (Maine Monitor context: Tracking Maine's legal challenges to Trump's agenda)

Can a Bush scion separate from Maine's crowded Republican primary pack? | Bangor Daily News

Maine gubernatorial candidates mostly back tribal sovereignty in Wabanaki-hosted forum | Maine Public

Maine lawmakers advance bill to allow more ADUs, greater housing density | Portland Press Herald

Parents say children are still getting sick from high levels of CO2 in RSU 16 schools | WGME

Why Angus King and a Utah Republican are worried about a rural home program | Portland Press Herald

Amazon wants to build a warehouse at former Hermon drive-in | Bangor Daily News

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