Senator Collins’ Statement on the Accelerated Delivery of Bath-Built Future USS Patrick Gallagher

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S. Navy’s acceptance of the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) from Bath Iron Works more than two months ahead of schedule following exceptional sea trials.

“The accelerated delivery of the future USS Patrick Gallagher, made possible by its

King, Colleagues Secure Probe into Flawed, Misleading Tax Filing Program

After letter to Government Accountability Office, Senators hear feds will evaluate the claim that “Free File cannot efficiently, effectively, and securely serve the taxpayers”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to initiate a probe into the Free File program, a current partnership between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and private tax preparation companies, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Ron Wyden (D-OR), secured confirmation from GAO

From Fairways to Frontlines: Golf Tournament Support Drives MaineHealth Memorial Hospital’s New IFT Home

(with scissors) Christopher Pare, MaineHealth EMS Interfacility Transport Director, officially opens the IFT building at MaineHealth Memorial Hospital

NORTH CONWAY, NH—One year after launching a service designed to help patients safely navigate the next step in their health care journey, MaineHealth Memorial Hospital officially opened the new home of its interfacility transport (IFT)

WEX® Recognized by Forbes as One of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026

Placement in the top 100 underscores how WEX culture helps power execution, innovation, and long-term value creation

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WEX® (NYSE: WEX), a global leader in intelligent payment solutions, today announced it has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026 by Forbes. WEX ranked No. 78 overall and earned the top placement among companies headquartered in Maine.

"Our people are the reason WEX has earned this recognition, and we believe they are our competitive advantage for the company,” said Melissa Smith, chief executive officer and president of WEX.

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Senators Collins, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Early Detection of Type 1 Diabetes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), co-chairs of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, led the reintroduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Strengthening Collective Resources for Encouraging Education Needed (SCREEN) for Type 1 Diabetes Act to improve early detection and screening for Type 1 diabetes. A companion bill was introduced in the House by Representatives Kim Schrier (D-WA-08) and John Joyce (R-PA-13).

“Early detection of Type 1 diabetes can prevent life-threatening conditions like

Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Encourages Preparedness for Atlantic Hurricane Season

AUGUSTA, MAINE — Today marks the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which extends through November 30. The National Hurricane Center and NOAA outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season predicts a below-normal season, citing the anticipated development of El Niño conditions that can suppress tropical activity. Forecasters predict 8

Town of Gray Awarded MMA Grant for Safety Equipment

Gray, Maine - The Town of Gray has been awarded a $3,000 safety grant by the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) Workers’ Compensation Fund, which will be used to purchase a key piece of equipment for our Facilities and Parks Department.

The Ed MacDonald Safety Grants and Scholarships provide financial assistance to members of

Submarine Squadron TWO Holds Change of Command

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD, Maine – Commander, Submarine Squadron TWO (CSS 2) conducted a change of command ceremony at the shipyard Friday, May 29, during which Capt. Michael Poplawski relieved Capt. Jason Deichler as commodore, CSS 2.

“Partnering the skilled professionalism of the ships’ commanding officers and their crews

Summer Ecology Walk July 19th

Event Location: Merryspring Nature Center, Camden/Rockport, Maine

Event Date/Time: Friday, July 19, at 10:00 am

Photo Caption:  Lupine and daisies in early summer

Merryspring Nature Center will host a family Summer Ecology Walk as part of its Free Family Fridays series on Friday, July 19 at 10:00 am.

 

This easy walk through Merryspring’s meadows and forests is a great introduction to the Nature Center for children, families, and people of all ages. Attendees will discover evidence of animals, listen for birds, see blooming wildflowers, and learn about some of the

Announcing Soil Health Field Day at Meadowcroft Farm in Washington on June 9 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.

Washington, Maine - The community is invited to join Matt Boucher, State Soil Scientist with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, and Knox-Lincoln SWCD to hear about “Rotational grazing and a cover crop trial.” for the first of three Soil Health Field Days.

The Soil Health Field Day Series will feature three hands-on soil health trainings to support

Rejuva Fresh Enhances PicoPretty® Ultralight 300 with Advanced Optics & New 650nm Handpiece

Leading aesthetic developer introduces upgraded 650nm dye handpiece technology and Android-powered interface for advanced tattoo and pigment treatments.

The upgraded 650nm handpiece and Android-powered system help practices perform more advanced tattoo and pigment treatments with greater precision and workflow efficiency”

— Niki Wu, Clinical Expert at Rejuva Fresh

ELLSWORTH, ME, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rejuva Fresh® has officially introduced major upgrades to the PicoPretty® Picosecond Laser Ultralight 300, expanding the platform’s

Maine DEP Announces Proposed Use of Aquatic Herbicide to Control Invasive Milfoil in Local Lakes

AUGUSTA, May 27, 2026 — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking permits to apply the aquatic herbicide ProcellaCOR EC, containing the active ingredient florpyrauxifen-benzyl, to combat the invasive variable-leaf water milfoil in Messalonskee, Androscoggin, and Little Sebago Lakes.

To inform the public about the proposed treatments, DEP will hold in-person informational

Second-Grade Students at Elm Street School Connect with Their Community Through Special Partnership with Mission Working Dogs

Mechanic Falls, Maine - Students at Elm Street School in RSU 16 (Mechanic Falls) have spent the school year learning an important lesson about community, kindness, and helping others — all with the support of some four-legged friends.

Through a special partnership with local

Governor Mills Directs Flags Lowered Statewide on Thursday

Flags to be lowered in concert with funeral services for the Honorable Gerald Talbot, Maine Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts

Governor Janet Mills has directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered statewide from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in honor of the Honorable Gerald Talbot and Maine Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts, both of whom will be laid to rest that day.

Talbot, Maine's first Black legislator and the founding president of the Maine NAACP, will be

Maine Awards $3 Million to Advance PFAS Solutions for Farmers

May 15, 2026
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) today announced $3 million in new PFAS Fund research grants to support Maine farms impacted by PFAS. While the vast majority of Maine farms are not impacted, DACF is