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Business Portland Press Herald, Maine New 'incubator' wants to keep Maine life science startups from heading to Boston
Yahoo News
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Jun. 28—Matt Hoffner has seen too many of Maine's promising life science startups leave the state to grow their companies. Entrepreneurs in the burgeoning industry reach a point where they've developed their idea and need to test it out in a...
A Maine judge was set to start releasing people without lawyers from jail this summer. Now that’s off.
The Maine Monitor
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June 28, 2025
After years of litigation, a March ruling set the stage for criminal defendants in Maine to get released from jail or have their charges dismissed because the state had failed to provide them with attorneys. But an order from the Maine Supreme...
Maine program to give old tech a new life for those in need
Mainebiz - Oregon
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As part of its mission to boost broadband access across the state, the Maine Connectivity Authority is launching a program to distribute used digital devices to veterans, students, older adults and low-income households. “Getting people a device...
Maine Monitor: Across Maine, towns continue to grapple with school district reorganization
Daily Bulldog - Maine
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June 20, 2025
More than 40 towns have withdrawn from their school districts since the state’s 2007 consolidation push. As children played at recess during one of the final weeks of the school year, MSAD 58 Superintendent Laura Columbia explained how several...
Maine's Black leaders work to open doors for future generations
News Center Maine
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June 19, 2025
Maine educators and entrepreneurs work to create opportunities for Black students to find community and belonging. MAINE, USA — While Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and resilience, it is also a day to acknowledge the ongoing struggle for...
More Maine water bodies have PFAS-contaminated fish, CDC warns
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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June 27, 2025
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday added six entries to a growing list of Maine water bodies where fishing is not recommended because of high levels of toxic “forever chemicals.” The updated advisories, which recommend...
A visa pause threatens Maine schools that depend on international students
Piscataquis Observer - Maine
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By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff In a typical spring, high school students from around the world — China, Vietnam, South Korea, Spain, Germany, Italy and many other countries — would be scheduling interview appointments for the visas...
Nude Awakening: What Happens If You Strip Down on a Maine Beach?
Z107.3 - Maine
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June 27, 2025
The answer may surprise you! Now that the Summer of 2025 is here, our thoughts turn to the beach on a hot & beautiful day, and here in the State of Maine, we have some of the best in the United States, but the question is, can you enjoy it in the...
New legislation charts Maine’s pathway to 100% clean energy by 2040
The Maine Monitor
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June 27, 2025
Editor’s Note: The following first appeared in The Maine Monitor’s free environmental newsletter, Climate Monitor, that is delivered to inboxes every Friday morning. Sign up for the free newsletter to stay informed of Maine environmental news....
Spike in jellyfish sightings prompt safety alerts at some Maine beaches
WGME - Maine
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Jellyfish warnings have been issued by several southern Maine communities along the coast so safety may be top of mind when headed to the beach. Ogunquit's fire chief says about six people have been stung in the past week alone. The town says...
Maine Army National Guard Engineers Build Communities while Building Readiness
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 19, 2025
Engineers with the Maine Army National Guard are hard at work this spring, conducting critical training to keep their skills sharp and simultaneously providing a valuable and direct service to their communities. Through the Guard’s Innovative...
Maine vs. New Hampshire: Which State Gives You More House for Your Money?
Seacoast Current - New Hampshire
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June 19, 2025
5No major news flash here, homes are not cheap in the current market. If you're house hunting in New England and torn between Maine and New Hampshire, here's the lowdown on where your dollar stretches further. The Portland Head Lighthouse in...
Maine Harvest Bucks celebrates 10 years, seeks legislative support
Twin City Times - Maine
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June 19, 2025
FREEPORT, ME – As the Maine Harvest Bucks program celebrates its 10th anniversary this May, the Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets is calling attention to two critical pieces of legislation that will determine whether this successful local food...
Maine health care systems continue work to restore 'vital systems' after cyber issues
News Center Maine
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June 18, 2025
Central Maine Healthcare and Covenant Health both observed cyber issues at the end of May and early June, causing disruptions in patient care. MAINE, USA — Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), Covenant Health (CH) say they are continuing to work to...
Maine health care systems continue work to restore 'vital systems' after cyber issues
News Center Maine
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June 18, 2025
Central Maine Healthcare and Covenant Health both observed cyber issues at the end of May and early June, causing disruptions in patient care. MAINE, USA — Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), Covenant Health (CH) say they are continuing to work to...
Surfing the Pine Tree State’s Online Casino Wave by Looking at the Trends and Market Buzz in Maine
92.9 The Ticket - Maine
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June 26, 2025
This content was produced in partnership with Bazoom Group. From tribal legislation to smartphone gaming, the online casino scene in Maine is heating up. Let’s dive into something that’s been quietly brewing under the radar, the move toward online...
Susan Collins Gets Warning From Maine Voters—Poll
Newsweek
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June 26, 2025
Republican Senator Susan Collins received a warning about the unpopularity of President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" in Maine as she considers whether to support the legislation—and as she gears up for a potential reelection race in the...
Maine towns continue to withdraw from school districts
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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This school year, MSAD 58 began weighing whether to consolidate some of its four schools to address aging infrastructure costs and preserve resources for students. This prompted a great deal of debate in the community. “They’re talking about...
Innovations aim to keep Maine’s wild blueberry industry the strongest in the world
News Center Maine
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June 26, 2025
Since 2012, Maine farmers have produced an average of 83 million pounds of wild blueberries annually across more than 20,000 acres of fields. JONESBORO, Maine — Maine may be best known for lobster, but it's also the world’s leading producer of...
Middle Schoolers Experience College Life Through GEAR UP Maine RISE Immersive Visits
WAGM - Maine
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June 26, 2025
AUGUSTA, Maine (WAGM) - At the end of May and into early June, more than 100 8th grade students from seven rural Maine schools took part in overnight college immersion experiences at Husson University, Maine Maritime Academy, and Thomas College....