UMaine Projects $19M Deficit, Layoffs Ahead for FY28<\/b><\/p>\n
The University of Maine is projecting a 19-million-dollar budget deficit for fiscal year 2028 across its Orono and Machias campuses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Leadership points to inflation, declining research funding, and rising operational costs as key drivers of the widening gap.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Officials plan to present a draft budget in January targeting 10 million dollars in cuts, warning that academic program adjustments and staff layoffs will be necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/09\/17\/umaine-projects-19m-budget-shortfall-fiscal-year-2028-layoffs-anticipated\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Material Shortages Delay Ellsworth High School Track Project<\/b><\/p>\n Reconstruction of Ellsworth\u2019s school track and athletic field is underway but running into unexpected setbacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Project delays stem from equipment breakdowns and challenges securing specialized, non-recycled asphalt required for the running surface.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports soccer games have been relocated to the high school fields this fall, district officials remain hopeful the 750-thousand-dollar facility will open in time for spring track meets.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/ellsworth-track-reconstruction-ongoing-but-met-with-delays\/article_9307cb0b-b3ef-48fd-bdf7-3b57128ecc4a.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Woman Arrested for Using Fake ID at Ellsworth Hospital<\/b><\/p>\n A Thomaston woman is behind bars after allegedly using a stolen identity to receive hospital care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ellsworth Police arrested 37-year-old Kayla Gushee following an investigation into unpaid medical bills at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports authorities say Gushee gave staff a fake name, address, and Social Security number, and she now faces felony theft of services and forgery charges.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/cops\/woman-arrested-after-allegedly-using-false-identity-to-obtain-medical-services\/article_87a68eaf-1520-459a-b7a5-b9d928947791.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Waldo County Towns Awarded $800K for Storm Resilience<\/b><\/p>\n Nine communities across Waldo County are set to receive more than 800-thousand dollars in state grant funding to prepare for severe weather.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The awards, distributed through the Community Resilience Partnership, target critical coastal and infrastructure improvements across the region according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n