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Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is planning a dramatic overhaul of Head Start that would gut its quality standards, upending the hallmarks of the early education program for impoverished children, two people familiar with the deliberations said. Head Start, established in the 1960s to help fight poverty, has long been considered by experts […]

Maine’s cobblestone beaches are magical places

"In Maine, we’re lucky to have quite a few cobblestone beaches. Worldwide, they’re considered somewhat rare," Aislinn Sarnacki writes.

Ousted manager’s lawsuit pulls Washington County back into political chaos

The county's former manager is suing the county and two commissioners, alleging defamation, sex discrimination and whistleblower retaliation.

Why I practice catch-and-release fishing

“The finest gift you can give to any fisherman is to put a good fish back, and who knows whether the fish you caught isn’t someone else’s gift to you.”

2 more Houlton police officers take jobs with Aroostook sheriff

In the past eight months, four Houlton officers have resigned to take on higher paying roles with the sheriff.