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PORTLAND, Maine — The MaineHealth Glickman Lauder Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders (GLCOE) today (July 13th) announced the implementation of Bright Smiles and Healthy Futures, an innovative oral care desensitization program that improves
PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today joined Northeastern University's Roux
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Belfast, Maine - For more than three decades, the Belfast Community Outreach Program in Education (BCOPE), part of RSU 71, serving Belfast, Belmont, Morrill, Searsmont, and Swanville, has helped students reconnect with learning through strong relationships, flexibility, and community-based support.
Founded in 1990 through a grant, BCOPE began as a small pilot program serving 10
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AUGUSTA, July 2, 2026 — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection warns that wildfire smoke will likely push particle pollution to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ (USG) levels—and possibly ‘Unhealthy’ for all groups for short periods—starting today and continuing through the weekend statewide.
Residents throughout Maine should be aware that wildfire smoke will cause elevated
Kleinschmidt 60th Anniversary
Employee-owned hydropower consulting leader marks milestone with celebrations, podcast launch, and commitment to the future
PITTSFIELD, ME, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kleinschmidt Associates is celebrating 60 years of helping clients navigate the evolving intersection of energy, water, and the environment. Founded on July 3, 1966, the employee-owned engineering, regulatory, and
Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty achieved its highest placement to date, ranking #300 in the country, marking a record result in its history.
PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2026 RealTrends Verified Brokerage Rankings, reinforcing its
Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty ranked No. 278 nationally with more than $1.07 billion in closed sales during 2025.
PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, Maine’s leading luxury property company, with offices in Portland, Kennebunk, Brunswick,
AUGUSTA, June 30, 2026 -- Ground-level ozone concentrations are expected to reach the ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ level on Wednesday, July 1 along the Maine coast from Kittery to Acadia National Park according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Ozone levels have been climbing in southern New England and the Mid-Atlantic region of
Maine residents and small businesses highlight guaranteed 20% community solar savings, exceptional experience, and monthly rewards for residential customers.
KENNEBUNK, ME, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Maine residents and small businesses across the state are increasingly turning to RooflessSolar for community solar savings as electricity costs continue to rise. RooflessSolar, part of Community Solar Platform, offers Central Maine Power (CMP) and Versant customers a guaranteed 20% discount on solar bill credits — a
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East Millinocket, Maine - Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will donate $100,000 from her contingency fund to keep the Katahdin Higher Education Center in East Millinocket open while community leaders and state partners work to determine a sustainable long-term plan for the facility.
The Katahdin Higher Education Center was opened in 1987 as a joint initiative of Eastern
Temperatures are expected to reach around 110 degrees in the
Maine - The national education platform Future Engineers has invited Maine middle and high school students to join the 2026-2027 NASA TechRise Student Challenge.
This nationwide contest invites students in grades 6 through 12 to team up with their
First survey of communities to track housing production in Maine found nearly 7,500 new housing units permitted in 2025, surpassing state's goal by nine percent
Maine - The Mills Administration announced today that Maine surpassed its housing production goal in 2025, based on a first-ever survey of communities to track the creation of new homes in towns and cities across the state.
The data, now added to the State of Maine Housing Data Portal, show Maine communities
Warren, Maine - The annual Warren Days gets underway this Friday (June 26th) through Saturday (June 27th) in Warren, Maine.
Some highlights are the Friday fireworks show at 9pm and Saturday's parade down main street beginning at 10:30am.
Full Schedule Below:
Friday will see showers, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. The evening will have a 30% chance of showers before 7pm. Not sure if the condition see the fireworks cancelled or moved to Saturday.
Mostly sunny skies with a high near 8o degrees.
Stop Being Emotionally Reactive Book Cover Pic
Author Riley Hunt
SCARBOROUGH, ME, UNITED STATES, June 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Author Riley Hunt is helping readers better understand their emotional reactions through her recently released workbook, Stop Being Emotionally Reactive: Understand Your Triggers. Stop
Updated Roadmap highlights accomplishments combatting elder abuse since 2021 and priorities for the future as Maine recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Governor Janet Mills today announced the release of the Maine Elder Justice Coordinating Partnership's (EJCP) 2026 Maine Elder Justice Roadmap, an update to the Partnership's 2021 plan to prevent, detect, and respond to elder abuse across the state.
Governor Mills announced the 2026 Roadmap (PDF) as she proclaimed today World Elder
Maine - The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) encourages Maine people and visitors to stay healthy and safe this summer. Whether you’re traveling, spending time outdoors, or enjoying parks, beaches, and community events, a little planning can go a long way. Summer activities can bring
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 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
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
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
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)
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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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
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
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
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“Partnering the skilled professionalism of the ships’ commanding officers and their crews
Event Date/Time: Friday, July 19, at 10:00 am
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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
The Soil Health Field Day Series will feature three hands-on soil health trainings to support
Leading aesthetic developer introduces upgraded 650nm dye handpiece technology and Android-powered interface for advanced tattoo and pigment treatments.
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
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
Through a special partnership with local
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
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
ROCKPORT, Maine – In April, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital’s Family Birth Center welcomed two new original art pieces by an artist with a personal connection to the hospital.
The artist, Miles Merriam, a 15-year-old student at Oceanside High School in Rockland, created the paintings as a way to give back to the place where
PORTLAND, Maine - MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland continues to treat eight patients who were injured in the Searsmont incident.
Two patients who were taken to the hospital on Friday, May 15, were treated and transferred.
No further updates are planned for this evening, but updates will be provided on Sunday as they become available. Patient privacy laws limit what can be shared at this time, and we would defer to law enforcement and other officials involved in the investigation for any additional information.
Update: 4:04pm: Officials say at least 10 people, including firefighters, have been injured after an explosion and massive fire at a lumber mill in Searsmont. The Thorndike Fire Department says multiple fire trucks have also been destroyed.
According to WGME, the fire started in the wood shavings area where they are packaged in plastic bags than extended to a silo which caused a explosion.
Update 12:15pm: Statement from Rep. Chellie Pingree; My heart is with the Searsmont community as officials respond to a reported mass casualty incident at Robbins Lumber.
Details are still limited. Please follow updates from local authorities, avoid the area, and keep those impacted and the first responders in your thoughts.
Update: At least 7 people have been transported to area hospitals in critical condition. One of the people have been transported by LifeFlight.
BREAKING: Searsmont, Maine - We're getting word that multiple area departments are responding to fire and possible explosion at Searsmont lumber mill Robbins Lumber on Friday, May 15th, 2026 in Searsmont, Maine.
Fire departments from the region have responded to the scene including Knox departments Rockport, Camden, Rockland and Thomaston.
Multiple injuries reported.
Fire marshal units have been called to scene.
Stay with us for further updates.
AUGUSTA-- In cooperation with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services' Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), officials from U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Wildlife Services will begin to distribute oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits this week. USDA Wildlife Services will distribute nearly 450,000 ORV baits in Aroostook County from May 13 through May 22.
This spring ORV bait distribution is in addition to the annual fall distribution and is in
'Maine Comfort Dog Baxter Honored May 30 with Portrait Unveiling, Community Tribute and Fundraiser', 25 %Sales this day to benefit Hero Pups
PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Maine Comfort Dog Baxter to Be Honored with Portrait Unveiling and Community Tribute Event in Portland, Maine at Woof Play Eat
Baxter, widely recognized as Maine’s first full-
The partnership would expand pathways to Podiatric Medicine.
PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The University of New England (UNE), an independent university in Maine, and Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) have entered a new partnership that expands pathways for UNE students pursuing careers in health sciences.
Through this agreement, students enrolled in UNE’s
