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UMaine loses, regains nearly $30 million in USDA funds over Title IX investigation
The USDA is currently investigating the public university in Orono as part of a broader federal investigation into the ...
Trump v. Maine. How the president is trying to pressure the state into submission.
After an exchange between Maine’s governor and President Donald Trump over transgender girls competing in girls’ sports, ...
USDA ends program that brought locally grown food to Maine school cafeterias
Despite the loss, local schools and nonprofits seemingly agree that serving farm fresh food will remain a priority.
USDA reverses decision to pause funding to UMaine System
The United States Department of Agriculture will reinstate funding to the University of Maine System, Sen. Susan Collins' Office announced Wednesday night. Funding has resumed following the pause ...
Maine agriculture at risk with USDA grant pause, say farmers
Farmers rely on university research to enhance farming techniques and improve operations. Without funding, what resources ...
USDA pauses funding to University of Maine after Trump clash with governor
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday it is temporarily pausing funding to the University of Maine ...
USDA cuts programs that supply local food to schools, food banks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled contracts with Maine — and most other states — that provided financial assistance, distributed fresh food and incentivized the purchase of locally grown ...
USDA halts UMaine payments over civil rights concerns
The funding freeze affects millions of dollars supporting Maine’s agriculture, aquaculture, and forestry industries.