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Ellsworth-based Acadia Newspaper Trust aims to raise $1 million through gifts, pledges, and grants to purchase three local weekly newspapers by summer 2027 and host a community event Oct.

29 at Fogtown Brewing Company — while maintaining editorial independence.

The University of Maine System will offer $250 scholarships to 24,500 Alfond grant recipients to keep Maine students in-state for college and careers.

The scholarship, funded partly by slot machine revenue, supports eligible high school students beginning higher education this fall.

Dirigo Reads is expanding to add 27 schools, bringing its total to 136 and reaching nearly 4,500 first graders in Maine (the program gives a new book each month) to boost children’s literacy and well-being.

William S. Cohen School was evacuated yesterday at 11:30 a.m. to Fruit Street School after officials reported a potential threat — law enforcement later confirmed the threat was a hoax, and students remain safe with families free to return or pick them up.

The William S. Cohen School was evacuated Wednesday after a potential threat prompted a search that found nothing, and all students had returned by 12:25 p.m. School officials advised parents picking up students to use the front entrance on Garland Street.

Both U.S. Senate candidates from Aroostook County emphasize their rural roots ahead of the midterms — Susan Collins, a longtime Bangor resident, and Troy Jackson, known for his working-class background, highlight deep family ties to connect with local voters.

Hundreds are expected to join the 3-mile Eastern Maine Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct.

10, starting at 81 Railroad St. in Bangor to raise $75,000 for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Sunridge Senior Housing opened 50 new low-income senior apartments on Sunset Avenue on Wednesday.

Rents range from $1,163 to $1,395 per month with utilities included, and 10 units remain available for qualifying seniors.

Maine’s September bull moose season ended with a 71% success rate, as 818 permits out of 1,150 were filled.

Officials will review unorganized territory entries before finalizing details & results across hunter zones.

UMaine football fired offensive coordinator Mikahael Waters after a 1 to 5 start and named first-year coach Sean Green as interim; the team will host Bryant at 1 p.m. Oct.

17 as it works to boost its scoring.