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Manufacturing has strong roots in Maine, and an even stronger future
Mainebiz - Oregon
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Maine has always been a state that builds things. From shipbuilding in Bath to precision components in Sanford, manufacturing is more than an industry here — it’s part of our identity. Photo / Provided John Lewis As the new executive director of...
EPA Has Terminated Over $15 Million in Funding for “Forever Chemicals” Research
Truthout
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July 2, 2025
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Court rules against HHS restructuring; federal research going public; RFK Jr. cutting science subscriptions
Medical Economics
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July 2, 2025
Reorganizing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — including layoffs for thousands of workers — is on hold, at least for now, due to a new court ruling. Meanwhile, a change in policy will lead to more public access to...
Oldest lobster processing company in Maine files for bankruptcy
News Center Maine
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July 2, 2025
Cozy Harbor Seafood had been in business since 1980 and is the oldest and most experienced processor of lobster in the U.S., according to the company's website. PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's oldest lobster processing company filed for bankruptcy...
Tri for a Cure 2025: Racing to reduce cancer rates in Maine
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 2, 2025
Tri for a Cure 2025: Racing to reduce cancer rates in Maine Every year, over 1,300 women gather in South Portland for the Maine Cancer Foundation's Tri for a Cure triathlon. HI JACOB. WE ARE HERE WITH RAY RUBY, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MAINE...
Maine GOP calls for federal probe into alleged voter ID issues
News Center Maine
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June 27, 2025
The Maine GOP alleges findings of potential voter fraud. Secretary of State Bellows refutes the accusations, urging an accurate understanding of voter data. PORTLAND, Maine — Members of Maine's Republican Party claim they have found 600 voters who...
Maine GOP calls for federal probe into alleged voter ID issues
News Center Maine
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June 27, 2025
The Maine GOP alleges findings of potential voter fraud. Secretary of State Bellows refutes the accusations, urging an accurate understanding of voter data. PORTLAND, Maine — Members of Maine's Republican Party claim they have found 600 voters who...
Maine and New England Dive Underwater at Online Casinos
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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June 26, 2025
This content was produced in partnership with Bazoom Group. From tribal gaming bills in Augusta to changing ways across New England, online casinos are gaining traction, promising big potential, new dilemmas and a dash of Maine flair. Alright...
Funding cuts weigh on research projects across Maine
Mainebiz - Oregon
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The whiplash effect from funding reversals is consistent with a lot of policy decisions coming out of Washington, but ever since Gov. Janet Mills’ public dust-up with President Donald Trump in April, the University of Maine and other research...
Maine's Comedy Scene
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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If you're looking for a laugh, there is no shortage of opportunities in Maine to catch a comedy show. We find out about Maine's comedy scene, including the range of comedic talent out there, and how to learn to be a stand-up comic. And we'll talk...
Maine and N.B. remain connected economically, yet divided on tourism
CHCO Television
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June 26, 2025
At a fireside chat between the Gov. Janet Mills of Maine and Premier Susan Holt, two messages formed as Holt holds firm to her statements made in Boston. Maine Gov. Janet Mills and N.B. Premier Susan Holt met in Fredericton to reiterate just how...
Maine mariners express safety concerns over navigational buoy removal
WMTW 8 - Maine
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June 26, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard is floating a plan that calls for the removal of 350 navigational buoys in the Northeast, including about 150 off the Maine coast, which is raising concerns among local mariners.According to the Coast Guard, the removal of the...
Maine Beach Debuts Dog Library Just in Time for Summer
92 Moose - Maine
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June 26, 2025
We all love our puppies and if your dog could write a Google review, this spot would definitely be getting 5 stars or paws! Just in time for our beautiful summer season here in Maine, Stockton Springs has opened the ultimate goodest boy hangout...
Maine company wants to make mushrooms part of your morning
WMTW 8 - Maine
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June 26, 2025
When you think of Maine's food economy, mushrooms might not immediately spring to mind — but they should. North Spore in Portland is transforming how people view and use mushrooms, and now they're tackling a new frontier: the competitive coffee...
Swedish firm bets big on US with $134M expansion in Maine
News Center Maine
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July 2, 2025
Mölnlycke Health Care is investing in an expansion of its Brunswick facility, a project expected to add jobs and increase U.S. production for wound care dressings. BRUNSWICK, Maine — While many businesses remain cautious in the face of an...
Bigelow Lab expansion aims to increase educational and research opportunities
News Center Maine
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July 1, 2025
Leaders hope the expansion will help propel advancements in science and potentially enhance the Bigelow Laboratory and Maine. BOOTHBAY, Maine — Looking upward from the edge of the river, the buildings are stunning. Four metal-and-glass structures...
Maine technology startup revolutionizes movement analysis nationwide
FOX 23 - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME) — David Holomakoff, a University of Maine graduate, has turned his interest in visualizing body movements into a global business. Holomakoff founded Kinotek, a company based in Portland, Maine, that uses light detection and ranging...
Scientists investigate marine mystery amid influx of jellyfish on Maine coast
News Center Maine
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June 25, 2025
Unusually high numbers of jellyfish are appearing along Maine’s shoreline, prompting caution from local communities and curiosity from scientists. MAINE, USA — If you've been to the beach lately, you may have noticed a surge of jellyfish in the...
Maine psychologists applaud state Legislature’s votes on gender identity issues
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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June 26, 2025
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Jeff Matranga is president of the Maine Psychological Association....
‘What the F*ck?’ Maine Governor Stunned by Man Trolling Her Over Decades-Old Allegations of Cocaine Use
Mediaite - New York
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July 1, 2025
Screenshot Maine Gov. Janet Mills was relentlessly trolled by someone last month over decades-old allegations that she used cocaine. The allegations against Mills stem from a 1990 incident in which a “drug suspect” accused Mills — then a district...