BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) --- With a new state budget now passed many towns, cities and organizations around Maine are realizing what potentially millions of dollars in cuts will mean for them.  

In Bangor, officials say they expect to be reimbursed about $2.5  million from the state in the coming year which would cover most of what the city spends on general assistance to help the very poor.

It now appears the city will only have to make up about $100,000 in costs.

However, statewide, programs like Head Start are expected to take a big hit. The children's startup program is expected to lose about $2 million in state funding. Officials with "Penquis Head Start" say that means they'll be forced to accept 33 fewer children next year.

HAMPDEN, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - Although the deadline for a decision has come and gone -- there is still no word about the possible closure of the Postal Service's processing facility in Hampden.

The USPS was supposed to make an announcement about the possible closure by May 15th. The Postal Service is considering closing the Hampden facility and having all of Maine's mail go through Scarborough. The decision would call nearly 180 jobs at the Hampden plant into question -- and eliminate overnight mail in some parts of the state. While the Senate has passed a one year moratorium to keep centers across the country open... The House has not yet taken up the bill. 

A spokesperson from the American Postal Workers Union says -- they are expecting an announcement Thursday.