Alexander P. Cole, MD, Joins MaineHealth Urology Belfast and Rockport

Alexander P. Cole, MD

BELFAST AND ROCKPORT, Maine – MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals are pleased to welcome Alexander P. Cole, MD, to MaineHealth Urology in Belfast and Rockport. 

Dr. Cole comes to MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo

Martin’s Point Health Care Named Partners with the Greater Portland Festival of Nations

Martin’s Point Health Care Partners with the Greater Portland Festival of Nations to Support Community, Culture, and Connection

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Greater Portland Festival of Nations is pleased to announce Martin’s Point Health Care as a community partner for the 24th annual Festival of Nations, taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Deering Oaks Park.

The Festival of Nations brings together

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