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Saturday, March 22, 2025

Governor Mills Signs Budget Bill Into Law

March 21, 2025

Governor Janet Mills today signed into law a $11.3 billion budget that will ensure the continued operations of State government for the next biennium, as well as provide one-time funding to pay health care providers for MaineCare services and protect Maine forests from spruce budworm. The Governor also signed a proclamation calling the Legislature back into session next Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Governor Mills issued the following statement:

“Over the last two months, I repeatedly encouraged Democratic and Republican leadership

Upwave Labs Partners with Foley’s Fitness Center to Introduce Advanced VO2 Max and RMR Testing

Mr. Neil Spillane, Founder of Upwave Labs

VO2 Max Testing

Upwave Labs & Foley’s Fitness partner to bring VO2 Max & RMR testing to Maine, offering elite fitness diagnostics for athletes & health-conscious individuals.

I'm beyond excited to launch cutting-edge metabolic testing at Foley's Fitness in Scarborough... Team grasped the importance of this testing and were a dream to work with to get this off the ground.”

— Mr. Neil Spillane, Founder of Upwave Labs

SCARBOROUGH, ME, UNITED STATES, March 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Upwave Labs, a leader in longevity and performance testing, is partnering with Foley’s Fitness Center to introduce VO2 Max and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) testing. This collaboration brings cutting-edge fitness diagnostics to Southern Maine and marks the first of many collaborations the company is establishing across New England, making elite-level fitness diagnostics more accessible

Athens Community School Dives into Computer Science Through Hands-on Learning

Thanks to the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) “Teach with Tech” grant, junior high students at Athens Community School are diving into computer science with hands-on lessons that incorporate Sphero BOLT robots.

Last year, Mrs. Luce, the

‘Learning from Maine’ Video Series Seeking Story Ideas from Maine Schools

The Maine Loves Public Schools campaign, a collaborative effort by the Maine Education Leaders Professional Learning Collaborative (MELPLC), has launched a new public education video storytelling series. Organizers are currently seeking story ideas from Maine schools around the theme: What extraordinary learning is happening in your school in 2025?

The “Learning from Maine” video series will feature Maine classrooms,

Synergy CHC Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings and Conference Call Information

WESTBROOK, Maine, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synergy CHC Corp. (NASDAQ: SNYR) (“Synergy” or the “Company”), a provider of consumer health care and lifestyle products, announced today that it plans to release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024, on Monday, March 31, 2025, before the open of market trading.

In conjunction with reporting fourth quarter and full year 2024 results,

Governor Mills Announces Award of $2 Million in Recovery and Resilience Grants to Support Maine Businesses Harmed by Severe Storms

Awards are last from historic $60 million storm relief package established by Governor Mills with bipartisan support of the Legislature last year

Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has awarded $2 million in grants to 40 Maine businesses and nonprofit organizations to support their recovery and rebuilding from the devastating storms of last winter.

The grants, awarded by the Department of Economic & Community

Public Comment Sought on Maine’s IDEA Part B Application

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking comments from the public on its annual application for federal funds under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which covers services to children aged 3-22 with disabilities.

The application, which covers Maine fiscal year 2026 (starting July 1,

Jeff Rogers, VP of Operations & Finance at ProInfoNet

VP of Operations and Finance recognized as a “Rising Star” for leadership and contributions to technology innovation.

We are incredibly proud of Jeff for this well-deserved recognition. His leadership, strategic vision, and dedication have been instrumental in driving our company’s growth.”

— Jim Rogers

BANGOR, ME, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Jeff Rogers, VP of Operations and Finance at ProInfoNet, has been named

Upwave Labs Partners with Foley’s Fitness Center to Introduce Advanced VO2 Max and RMR Testing

Mr. Neil Spillane, Founder of Upwave Labs

VO2 Max Testing

Upwave Labs & Foley’s Fitness partner to bring VO2 Max & RMR testing to Maine, offering elite fitness diagnostics for athletes & health-conscious individuals.

— Mr. Neil Spillane, Founder of Upwave Labs

Retired Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson to deliver UNE Commencement address in May

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson

Portland, Maine - The University of New England has announced that retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson will deliver the 2025 Commencement address at its 190th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17.

Johnson, from Spencer, Iowa, started

Husson's Career Cafes Are Connecting Students and Employers

People stand around chatting in an open space with cups in hand.

Gone are the long tables separating employers from students interested in employment. In Husson University’s Career Cafe series, potential employers

Senator Collins Announces Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation DOI Funding Restored

Washington, D.C. – Following a meeting with Chief Pos Bassett of the Passamaquoddy Reservation at Pleasant Point and further consultation with the Administration, today, Senator Collins

Maine School Nutrition Association and Good Shepherd Food Bank support the Senator’s effort to restore sorely-needed programs for vulnerable Maine people

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King is demanding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reverse its cancelation of food purchase programs for food banks, schools and childcare centers in Maine

In a letter to the Acting Secretary of the Navy, the Senators wrote: “Ultimately, this is not just a matter of workforce numbers — it is a matter of safety for our military personnel, our local communities, and the security of our nation”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), are expressing their concerns about the potential loss of Department of Defense (DoD) firefighters on probationary status at Portsmouth

In April, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is hosting McKinney-Vento Spring 2025 Regional Meetings to provide updates on federal, state, and local policies and discuss resources available to students and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

During these meetings, participants will

Pine Tree Programming, a new initiative from the Maine Department of Education’s Office of Teaching and Learning, is expanding access to computer science education across the state. In just six weeks, this dynamic program has

Are you looking to incorporate music into your teaching but don’t have a musical background? This engaging webinar is designed for educators of all subjects who want to harness the power of music to enhance student engagement, creativity, and learning.

Join Maine Department of Education

March 17, 2025

Awards are last from historic $60 million storm relief package established by Governor Mills with bipartisan support of the Legislature last year

Governor Janet Mills announced today

Maine DACF and DOE Host Successful Agriculture Policy Day, Showcasing Young Leaders During the Year of Youth in Agriculture

March 19, 2025
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Augusta, Maine - Young agricultural leaders from across Maine gathered at the State House for a successful Agriculture Policy Day, a key event in the state's ongoing Year of Youth in Agriculture initiative. The day provided 4-H and FFA

Scientists discover how to reactivate cancer’s molecular “kill switch”

Splicing illustration, Olga paper

Discovery could open door to game-changing RNA-based multi-cancer therapeutics

(Farmington, Conn. – March 13, 2025) – Alternative RNA splicing is like a movie editor cutting and rearranging scenes from the same footage to create different versions of a film. By selecting which scenes to keep and which to leave out, the editor can produce a drama, a comedy, or even a

Pam Gavin, CEO of NORD, Cat Lutz, vice president of the RDTC and Lon Cardon, JAX president and CEO, were featured speakers at the Connecticut Rare Disease Forum, co-hosted by JAX and BioCT

Scientists, patients, advocates, legislators, industry leaders and investors convened to highlight collaborative efforts and technological advances in rare disease research.

(Farmington, Conn. – March 13, 2025) – Patients, and the cutting-edge research that could save their lives, were central to the discussion at the Connecticut Rare Disease Forum, held at The Jackson Laboratory on Monday. The event, co-hosted by JAX and BioCT brought together industry leaders, researchers, legislators, and advocates to assess the current state, challenges, and future directions in rare disease diagnostics and treatments.

Lon Cardon, JAX president and CEO, opened the Forum with remarks

Pingree, House Ag Committee Democrats: Trump’s Trade Policy is a Bad Deal for Farmers and a Bad Deal for Americans

Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee urged Secretary of Commerce Harold Lutnick to rein in the Trump Administration’s disastrous trade policies, including its escalating trade wars with Canada and Mexico. Pingree and her colleagues underscored the immediate

WATERVILLE, Maine (March 13, 2025) — Like hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide, Northern Light Health continues to feel the immense pressure of higher operational costs, unsustainably low reimbursement rates, and a tight labor market. After lengthy and thoughtful consideration of many alternatives, the healthcare system has made the decision to close Northern

Pingree Statement on Northern Light Inland Hospital Closure

Today, in response to news that Northern Light Health will be closing the Inland Hospital in Waterville, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement:

The closure of Northern

Ranking Member Pingree Statement on Trump Admin. Plan to Eliminate EPA’s Environmental Justice Office

After it was reported that the Trump Administration plans to eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Ranking Member of the House

Senator Collins Announces University of Maine’s USDA Funding Restored

USDA had Paused Funding on Monday.

Washington, D.C. — After consulting with the Administration, Senator Collins today announced USDA funding to the University of Maine has been restored. On Monday, the University received notice from the USDA that its funding had been paused. Funding for these important programs has resumed.

“This USDA funding is critically important not only to the University of Maine, but to our farmers and loggers, as well as to the many people who work in Maine’s agriculture, aquaculture, and forestry industries. Now that funding has been restored, the work that the University does in partnership with the many people and communities who depend on these programs can continue,” said Senator Collins.

The USDA funding at the University of Maine supports a wide range of activities including research into PFAS contamination, potatoes, blueberries, apples, building materials, 4-H, and UMaine’s Tick Lab.

King Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Secure Critical Minerals, Rare Earth Supply Chains and Curb Reliance on China

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is introducing bipartisan legislation to help secure U.S. access to critical mineral supply chains and reduce China’s influence in America’s economy. The Critical Minerals Security Act would direct the U.S. Department of the Interior to

“It defies logic and reason that the agency could cut an additional 83,000 employees…without healthcare and benefits being interrupted,” the members wrote.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), alongside members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC) and the House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC), sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins raising concerns about a leaked report that highlights plans called for by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut an additional 83,000 VA employees by the end of the fiscal year. If implemented, the layoffs would

Southern Maine Agency on Aging supports strengthening food services

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and John Cornyn (R-TX) are introducing bipartisan legislation to support volunteer programs that deliver food to older, more vulnerable Americans. The Delivering Elderly Lunches and Increasing Volunteer Engagement and

The former principal deputy director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will teach several courses and help advance the College’s public health initiative

Dr. Nirav D. Shah, the epidemiologist who rose to national prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic as director of the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention, will join Colby in the fall as a visiting professor in the Department of Statistics. Shah will teach courses on public health and will help the College develop its public health program.

Shah, who received an honorary doctoral degree from Colby in 2022,

Norway, Maine – MaineHealth Stephens Hospital has been named among the 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program honors

MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital to Host “Meet the Midwives” Event

ROCKPORT, ME — To help introduce their expanded team of certified nurse midwives (CNMs) to the community, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals will hold a “Meet the Midwives” event on Thursday, March 20, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The event will be held at MaineHealth Obstetrics and Gynecology Rockport, located on the MHPBH campus in Rockport at 3 Glen Cove Drive, Suite 1.

CNMs from MHWH and MHPBH will be present for informal discussions with the public, followed by a tour of the MHPBH Family Birth Center. Snacks will be provided, and prizes will be raffled off. Registration is not required.

Beginning April 1, 2025, MHWH will end inpatient labor and delivery services on the Waldo campus, partnering with MHPBH and other nearby hospitals for labor and delivery services. MHWH will continue to provide comprehensive pre- and post-natal care at its Obstetrics and Gynecology Belfast practice.

View an FAQ about the Labor and Delivery transition.

MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital Adds New Help Yourself Shelf

A person standing next to a set of shelves containing non-perishable food packages — Sharon McVaugh, family peer support partner at Maine Behavioral Health in Rockland, stands with the new Help Yourself Shelf. McVaugh is also the site champion for MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital’s newest shelf.

ROCKPORT, ME — As part of MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital’s continued effort to help those experiencing food insecurity, the hospital has added a new Help Yourself Shelf inside MaineHealth Behavioral Health Rockland, located at 12 Union Street in Rockland.

This new shelf gives MHPBH four shelves in

Recycling Earth Image to Represent Sustainability

ECER, Inc., a leading provider of electronics recycling solutions, is proud to reaffirm its commitment to responsible and sustainable e-waste management.

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ECER, Inc., a leading provider of electronics recycling solutions, is proud to reaffirm its commitment to responsible and sustainable e-waste management. With a focus

The Jackson Laboratory and UNE launch applied genomics course to advance personalized medicine

The course is designed to prepare future health care providers to integrate genomics into medical decision-making

Aerial image of the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine

The Jackson Laboratory campus headquarters in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Learn more about UNE's Master of Biomedical Sciences program

Learn more about The Jackson Laboratory

Photo courtesy of The Jackson Laboratory

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and the University of New England proudly announce the launch of a new course, Applied Genomics, designed to equip health care professionals and students with essential genomic knowledge to

Since 1990 the cost of day care and preschool has risen over 260%

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), are cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to make child care more affordable and accessible for Maine families. The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act would strengthen existing tax credits to lower child care costs and increase the supply of child care providers.

Since 1990, the cost of child care and

PORTLAND, Maine – MaineHealth Innovation is investing $100,000 from its Bonfire Funding program in a company co-founded by a MaineHealth care team member to help patients overcome cancer. Cryptomedix Inc., co-founded by

Five $10,000 grants are available for Maine nonprofits that foster healthy habits to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes and its associated complications.

We are pleased to support community efforts make a lasting impact on the lives of the people of Maine by encouraging healthy lifestyles.”

— Kevin Lewis, CEO

NEW GLOUCESTER, ME, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Community Health Options opened applications for its 2025 Wellness Grants today, offering five $10,000 grants to Maine nonprofits that foster good nutrition, physical activity and healthy habits that help to reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and associated complications like heart disease, stroke,

Math4ME is a free, three-year, whole-school project, designed to support all educators (i.e., classroom teachers, special educators, ed techs, and interventionists) to strengthen math proficiency for all learners with a specific focus on increased math proficiency for students with math individualized education plan (IEP) goals.

Administered by the Maine Department of

Free lesson plans released in anticipation of Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day – held this year on Thursday, March 27

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces its curriculum now includes lesson plans for students in kindergarten through 8th grade highlighting the accomplishments and legacy of the

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