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Maine DACF Offers $3 Million in Grants to Study PFAS Solutions for Farmers

State of Maine Agencies · September 16, 2024

MAINE, September 16 - Back to current news. September 16, 2024 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Fund to Address PFAS Contamination (PFAS Fund) has opened...

Governor Mills Announces Director of Maine Office of New Americans

State of Maine Agencies · December 18, 2024

MAINE, December 18 - Back to current news. December 18, 2024 Tarlan Ahmadov, a seasoned workforce leader and former state refugee coordinator, will begin on January 21 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has appointed Tarlan Ahmadov, a...

Maine Local Food Spending Insights Revealed: Significant Growth Potential in Regional Food Consumption

State of Maine Agencies · September 10, 2024

MAINE, September 10 - Back to current news. Maine Local Food Spending Insights Revealed: Significant Growth Potential in Regional Food Consumption September 10, 2024 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Media Images AUGUSTA, ME -...

Dr. Gloria Zhang Chosen for Selective ASCEND2.0 Program to Advance Breakthrough Cystic Fibrosis Diagnostic Technology

EIN Presswire · December 13, 2024

Assistant Professor at NMSU selected to participate in the competative I-RED, ASCEND2.0 cohort funded by the NIH-National Institute of General Medical Sciences LAS CRUCES, NM, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Gloria...

Integrating Literacy through Applied Science Workshop with Katie Coppens

Maine Department of Education · December 20, 2024

A number of studies on literacy have concluded that students who engage with texts on specific topics, particularly social studies and science, make greater advances in reading skills and comprehension compared to those who work solely with texts...

Governor Mills Announces Director of Maine Office of New Americans

State of Maine Office of Governor · December 18, 2024

Tarlan Ahmadov, a seasoned workforce leader and former state refugee coordinator, will begin on January 21 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has appointed Tarlan Ahmadov, a seasoned workforce development leader and former state refugee...

Dr. Ruben Dagda of the University of Reno Nevada Selected for ASCEND2.0 Program to Advance Parkinson’s Disease Research

EIN Presswire · December 10, 2024

Associate Professor of Pharmacology at UNR to participate in I-RED, ASCEND2.0 cohort. Funded by the NIH's National Institute of General Medical Sciences. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Ruben Dagda, an...

MSSM STEM Summer Camp Revamps 2025 Program to Be New England's Best

EIN Presswire · December 6, 2024

MSSM STEM Camp upgrades for 2025 include themed weeks, smaller groups, and engaging field trips. LIMESTONE, ME, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM) STEM Summer Camp has long been a...

Maine DOE AI Guidance – We need your input!

Maine Department of Education · September 4, 2024

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Learning Through Technology Team is seeking input from Maine educators, administrators, and all other support staff for the creation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidance. Our AI Guidance is designed to...

Cultivating Prosperity: FocusMaine Releases A Strategic Plan for Growing Maine’s Food Economy

EIN Presswire · December 12, 2024

FocusMaine has unveiled Cultivating Prosperity: A Strategic Plan for Growing Maine’s Food Economy. PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FocusMaine has unveiled Cultivating Prosperity: A Strategic Plan for Growing...

University of Wyoming Researcher Selected for ASCEND2.0 Program to Advance Safe Antibiofilm for Children's Oral Health

EIN Presswire · December 18, 2024

Dr. Mark Gomelsky Selected for NIH ASCEND2.0 I-RED Cohort to Advance Biomedical Innovation LARAMIE , WY, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Mark Gomelsky, Professor of Molecular Biology and Director of the Microbiology...

Maine DOE – September 6, 2024

Maine Department of Education · September 6, 2024

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE AI Guidance – We need your input! The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Learning Through Technology Team is seeking input from Maine educators, administrators, and all other support...

Climate and Carbon Litigation Trends

The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance · July 7, 2025

Introduction Litigation involving climate-related claims and initiatives remains a source of exposure for companies across all sectors. As the Trump administration reshuffles federal priorities, we expect that consumer litigation and “blue state”...

Hawaii Researchers Selected for I-RED ASCEND2.0 Program to Advance Food Preservation and Biologic Medicine Innovations

EIN Presswire · December 16, 2024

Dr. Soojin Jun & Dr. Jesse Owens from UH Manoa join the I-RED ASCEND2.0 cohort, driving biomedical innovation with entrepreneurial training. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Soojin Jun and Dr. Jesse Owens...

Maine Awards Over $600,000 in Grants to Boost Specialty Crop Producers

State of Maine Agencies · August 27, 2024

MAINE, August 27 - Back to current news. August 27, 2024 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced today an investment in Maine's agricultural...

Discover the Future of Agriculture at the 2025 Maine Agricultural Trades Show

State of Maine Agencies · December 6, 2024

MAINE, December 6 - Back to current news. Discover the Future of Agriculture at the 2025 Maine Agricultural Trades Show December 6, 2024 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA - The 2025 Maine Agricultural Trades Show returns...

Region Two School of Applied Technology Modernizes Forestry Training with New Equipment

Maine Department of Education · December 11, 2024

On Monday, December 2, the Houlton community celebrated Region Two School of Applied Technology’s acquisition of a new $480,000 John Deere forwarder, purchased through a Maine Department of Education (DOE) grant, made possible by Governor Janet...

Maine DOE Update – August 30, 2024

Maine Department of Education · August 30, 2024

From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items September Data Management and Reporting Webinars The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Data Team has many data management and reporting webinars scheduled in preparation for fall data...

Maine DOE Honors 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science State Finalists & Maine History Teacher of the Year

Maine Department of Education · August 22, 2024

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) was pleased to host a special ceremony at the recent 2024 Maine DOE Annual Summit to honor educators from two prestigious national awards, the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science...

Governor Mills Welcomes Members of the 132nd Maine Legislature

State of Maine Agencies · December 4, 2024

MAINE, December 4 - Back to current news. December 3, 2024 Governor Janet Mills tonight welcomed the members-elect of the 132nd Maine Legislature to Maine's state capital during a banquet and reception for incoming legislators at the Augusta Civic...