USDA won’t shuffle funds to extend SNAP during shutdown, in about-face from earlier plan

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a memo Friday the agency’s contingency fund cannot legally be used to provide food assistance benefits for more than 42 million people in November, as the government shutdown drags on. The...

Northern Light’s new CEO says adaptability key to financial turnaround

Following more than two decades of clinical and executive leadership experience and participation in international medical missions, the new head of Northern Light Health cited adaptability in a challenging health care environment as key to the...

Halloween treats you to these 15 fun things to do in Arizona

The fall season is in full swing as temperatures drop, seasonal decor is pulled from the garage, and the countdown to Halloween continues. To celebrate and enjoy the season, Experience AZ has compiled a guide of the activities, events, and haunts...

There’s a reason electricity prices are rising. And it’s not data centers.

But a new study from researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the consulting group Brattle suggests that, counterintuitively, more electricity demand can actually lower prices. Between 2019 and 2024, the researchers calculated,...

Waterville Fire Department is approved for funding of additional staffing and new ambulance

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - The Waterville City Council has voted to fund a new ambulance and more E.M.S. positions. It’s a debate that’s been going on for months. The council voted unanimously to purchase a new ambulance for just over $290,000....

Our Rurality Reality: Demographics, Disparate Impact

Analysis by Jon Reisman Maine is a largely rural state, but that rurality is not distributed evenly across the State or by Congressional District (CD). Rural demographics differences include being poorer, older, more spread out (lower population...

Drawing the line: AI's effect on youth mental health, education

In the midst of the artificial intelligence boom, questions are being raised about AI's ethics, and AI's impact on young people. The most popular AI platform, ChatGPT, was under scrutiny this summer after its parent company OpenAI and CEO Sam...

New Northern Light Health president wants to keep building toward financial stability

By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily News Staff Northern Light Health’s new leader is confident that he can help bring long-term sustainability to the struggling health system. The system’s new CEO and president, Dr. By Annie Rupertus, Bangor Daily...

Anonymous tip prompts 'shelter in place' at Mt. Ararat; no threat found

Mt. Ararat High School was in "shelter in place" protocol for more than an hour Friday morning after the school received a tip referencing a threat.Maine School Administrative District 75 Superintendent Heidi O'Leary said the shelter in place was...

This Chicago suburb was ranked one of the safest cities in the U.S.

When it comes to feeling safe, the threats aren’t just about crime or car accidents anymore. Safety today involves everything from public health and natural disasters to the rising cost of living and financial stability. A new WalletHub report set...

80-Year-Old Becomes The Oldest Woman To Hike The Appalachian Trail

Source: YouTube etty Kellenberger is an 80-year-old former teacher from Michigan who is now the oldest woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, more than 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine. She did it all after having her knee replaced. 2,200...

Historic building to be gutted, leaving Franco-American Centre forced to relocate

Student advocacy brought Franco-American programs to the University of Maine back in the ‘70s. Now, students are advocating to save Crossland Hall –– home to the Franco-American Centre –– from demolition. “It’s like a second home on campus,” said...

80-Year-Old Becomes The Oldest To Hike The Appalachian Trail

Source: YouTube Betty Kellenberger is an 80-year-old former teacher from Michigan who is now the oldest woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, more than 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine. She did it all after having her knee replaced. 2,200...

UMFK to host open house

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual fall open house for prospective college-bound students on Friday, Nov. 7 to give them a chance to experience campus life. “Our fall open house is one of the best ways for...

Obituary: Zane Anderson

Zane Jacob Anderson died peacefully on the morning of October 17th, weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. Born in Stanhope, New Jersey on the evening of November 29, 1933, to Helene (Hammer) and Albert Frank Anderson, Zane grew up in Port Morris, New...

I blame Barack Obama for this

Up until inside the past decade or so, I always fancied myself a fairly affable guy. Growing up in New Jersey and working in newspapers as an adult demanded a certain degree of tolerance and a wicked sense of humor. Everybody had their flaws, but...

Are Democrats more likely to win back the Senate with safe politicians or risky outsiders?

The deluge came after Schumer successfully recruited Janet Mills, the 78-year-old, two-term governor of Maine, to run for Collins’s seat. The move sparked backlash among a swath of Democrats hungry for new leadership and a fresh approach, a...

Anticipating the New Jersey fall striper run

Last Sunday morning I put a few calls out to tackle shops in New Jersey inquiring if any striper blitzes were rupturing the surf yet. I wanted some first-hand beta to sway our decision to make the 3-hour drive to Sandy Hook Beach. Giglio’s in Sea...

Veterans, rural residents, older adults may lose food stamps due to new work requirements

States are rushing to inform some residents who rely on food stamps that they will soon be forced to meet work requirements or lose their food assistance. Recent federal legislation ended exemptions to work requirements for older adults, homeless...

This NY city just ranked among the safest in the U.S.

New York has one of the safest cities in the country, a new study released by WalletHub revealed. The Westchester County city of Yonkers made the list's top five, which compared more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities across 41...