King, Colleagues Demand Answers on Trump Administration Directive to Reject Established Vaccine Science

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is joining his colleagues in questioning the Trump Administration’s directives to reject established vaccine science, as the United States faces the largest measles outbreak in 35 years. In a letter to Dr. Erica Schwartz, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the

Senator Collins Receives 2026 Clean Energy Champion Award

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins was named a 2026 Clean Energy Champion by Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES). CRES recognized Senator Collins for her longstanding work to strengthen grid resilience, advance energy storage and clean energy technologies, and support investments in the nation’s energy infrastructure.

“CRES has been an important partner in advancing responsible energy policies that

Westgate Recognized as One of Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2027

Being named one of America’s Best Nursing Homes is an incredible honor for our entire Westgate team.”

— Brenda Pierce, Administrator

BANGOR, ME, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Westgate Center for Rehabilitation and Alzheimer's Care has been recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2027 list, ranking #1 in Maine and #3 in the Northeast. The prestigious award is

Constant AI Forms Client Advisory Board to Lead the Push Toward Zero-Touch Delinquency Prevention

The inaugural Client Advisory Board will shape how Constant AI keeps members current on their loans or helps them recover when they fall behind.

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Constant AI, which powers agentic loan servicing for credit unions, today named five credit union executives to its newly formed credit union Client Advisory Board. This move is aimed at a problem every credit union knows well: the moment a struggling member goes silent and

Maine Department of Energy Resources Survey Shows Heating Fuel Prices Hit Record High

Augusta, MAINE – The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) today released the latest weekly survey of Maine heating fuel prices, which shows the average statewide price of heating oil hit a record high of $6.02 per gallon on September 21, an 81 percent increase from this time last year. The previous record for heating oil in Maine was $5.92 per gallon in 2022, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

“These are historic heating oil prices, and Maine families are feeling the impact as we head

Marine Patrol Searching Near Nubble Light for Missing Boater

 CAPE NEDDICK, Maine – The Maine Marine Patrol is searching for 84-year-old Chester Benjamin Wiggins of Bedford, Massachusetts, whose 17-foot Boston Whaler was found Wednesday afternoon by a local resident, overturned on the shore near the Cape Neddick Nubble Light. Mr. Wiggins was last seen Tuesday evening aboard his boat in Cape Neddick Harbor. Marine Patrol began the search yesterday with members of the US Coast Guard and the York Police Department. The Marine Patrol continued the search this morning by plane and along the shoreline but was unable to search by boat due to high seas. York Police Department has deployed drones near Nubble Light and Cape Neddick Harbor. Marine Patrol will continue the search effort in the coming days.

Truliance Consulting Advises Lime Rock New Energy on Acquisition of Holton Concrete Products

Truliance provided buy-side market analysis and operational diligence as HCP Infrastructure acquires the Middle Tennessee precast and pipe manufacturer

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Truliance Consulting, an M&A and operational advisory firm serving the precast concrete, concrete, ready-mixm and building materials industries, today announced that it served as

Camden Conference Talk hosted by the Rockland Public Library, Oct 1st

Camden Conference Talk hosted by the Rockland Public Library

US Policy in the Middle East: Seven Months into a Four-Week War

With Christopher Barr presenting 

October 1, 2026, at 6:00pm in the Community Room

Rockland, Maine - Despite numerous assurances early on that the conflict with Iran would be a short one, it has now stretched on for nearly seven months with few signs that there will be a clear and sustainable end to the hostilities. While some aspects of the conflict, including its duration, were clearly foreseeable, others have been less so. Christopher Barr will help to untangle both the predictable and unpredictable knock-on effects of the Trump

MaineDOT Invites Public Input on Machias Environmental Impact Statement Process

MACHIAS – September 22, 2026 — The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will host an in-person public hearing this month as part of the Machias Dike Bridge project regarding the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. 

This will be the first formal public hearing of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Rare 1-in-100-million ‘ghost’ lobster named Casper informs DNA research at University of New England

"Casper", the ghost lobster, at University of New England

Rare white lobster will join first-of-its-kind study exploring the genetic basis of unusual lobster coloration

Animals like Casper capture people’s attention because they are so rare and beautiful. But, for us, they also provide an amazing opportunity to ask fundamental biological questions.”

— Markus Frederich, Ph.D., professor of marine sciences at UNE

BIDDEFORD, ME, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A rare white lobster estimated to occur in just 1 in 100 million such animals has arrived at the University of New England in Maine, where it

Governor Mills Holds Bilateral Meetings with Montenegro’s Top Leaders

Governor Mills and Major General Dunn have dinner with Maine National Guardsmen currently in Montenegro for training exercise

Podgorica, MONTENEGRO – On the first full day of their visit to Montenegro in commemoration of the 20thAnniversary of the Maine-Montenegro National Guard Partnership, Governor Janet Mills and Major General Diane Dunn held bilateral talks with President Jakov Milatović, Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, Foreign Minister Ervin Ibrahimović, and Defense Minister Dragan Krapović. 

Governor Mills, Major General Dunn, and the Montenegrin officials discussed defense

Cornerstones of Maine Hosts Advanced ERP Training for OCD Treatment, Bringing Together Regional Clinical Leaders

Clinical Directors from Cornerstones of Maine completed a two-day, 12-CE training in Exposure and Response Prevention, hosted at their Biddeford campus.

Investing in training like this keeps our clinical team's skills sharp and directly benefits the young adults and families we serve,”

— Beth Caron, LCSW, CCS, Clinical Director at the Residential program

BIDDEFORD, ME, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cornerstones of Maine recently hosted a two-day continuing education training focused on Exposure and Response

Sea Dogs Sweep Eastern League Weekly Awards

Godbout earns Eastern League Player of the Week and

Mullins Pitcher of the Week honors

Portland, Maine- Portland Sea Dogs shortstop Henry Godbout has been selected as the Eastern League Player of the Week for the week of August 31st through September 6th and Sea Dogs lefty Hayden Mullins as the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week.

Godbout hit .455 (10-for-22) in five games during the week with five runs scored, four home

On International Overdose Awareness Day, Governor Mills Honors Maine People Lost and Embraces Lives Saved

As overdose deaths continue to decline in Maine, Governor urges sustained commitment to fighting substance use

Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day: 

"On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those we’ve lost to the scourge of addiction and recommit to being relentless in the fight against substance use disorder. While we have seen overdose deaths drop in recent years, we know that each death is one too

CardSight AI Joins Northeastern University's Roux Institute to Build the Trading Card Industry's Infrastructure

CardSight AI, Inc.

The Roux Instutue

The Portland area company is one of 10 startups selected for the seventh cohort of the Roux Institute's Founder Residency, from across the US and the world.

We serve a global hobby from the Portland area, and programs like the Founder Residency are why that works.”

— Eric Nusbaum, Co-Founder and CEO of CardSight AI

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CardSight AI, Inc. has been selected for the Founder Residency at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University, one of 10 startups in the program's seventh cohort, coming from around the US and the world.

CardSight AI supplies the foundations that every trading card app, marketplace, and grading

Gideon Asen Welcomes Valerie Wicks as Attorney Director of Case Intake, Evaluation & Core Cases Unit

Valerie Wicks of Gideon Asen

Experienced litigator and former federal judicial law clerk Valerie Wicks joins Gideon Asen to lead the case intake, evaluation, and pre-litigation efforts

AUBURN, ME, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gideon Asen, a nationally recognized law firm representing people with life-changing injuries throughout Maine, New Hampshire,

Kate the Earthling Unveils Maine-Inspired 'Ecotones' Collection at Harpswell Collective

Biophilic artist Kate Shooltz, known as Kate the Earthling, at Harpswell Collective in Harpswell, Maine, where her new eight-piece Ecotones collection is on view.

Kate the Earthling stands aside Midcoast, her 6' x 6' moss, rock, and glass feature wall of Maine's coastline

Kate Shooltz and Mike Boisvert, First Collector - Acadia Gate

Biophilic artist Kate Shooltz transforms preserved moss, stone and glass into sculptural landscapes inspired by the places where Maine’s land and sea meet.

Kate created something completely at home here. People want to get closer, understand how it's made and talk about the Maine places that inspired it. That curiosity and connection is what we want.””

— Liz Ziegler, Founder of Harpswell Collective

HARPSWELL, ME, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Biophilic artist Kate Shooltz, known as Kate the Earthling, has unveiled Ecotones, a new eight-piece collection inspired by Maine’s

One Year of BoardWise: Building Affordable Justice at Scale

BoardWise

BoardWise is delivering justice for occupational licensees nationwide.

YORK, ME, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As BoardWise reaches its first anniversary, the company is marking a year of growth, expanding adoption, new partnerships, and measurable outcomes for licensed professionals across the country.

In its first year, BoardWise began generating revenue while accelerating signups and sales

Senator Collins Tours Historic Wildcat Lobster Pound in St. George

Senator Collins is working to secure $1 million to help the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association restore the working waterfront property.

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ST. GEORGE, ME – U.S. Senator Susan Collins toured the historic Wildcat Lobster Pound in St. George and met with leaders of the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) and local fishermen. During her visit, they discussed plans to restore the

Senator Collins Announces UMaine Will Begin Construction of 3D-Printed Neighborhood for Homeless Individuals

BANGOR, ME – U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that the University of Maine’s (UMaine) Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) has received its $4 million Congressionally Directed Spending award. This funding, which Senator

Fidium Earns More Than 370 Top Internet Performance Rankings in Latest Ookla® Speedtest® Analysis

Majority of top rankings in northern New England, including a sweep of all statewide performance categories in New Hampshire and first statewide wins in Vermont, reinforcing Fidium's position as the region's leading fiber provider

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fidium, a leading fiber internet and network services provider connecting people, businesses and communities with its 100% fiber-to-the-premise network, today announced it earned more than 370 top performance rankings in Ookla’s analysis of Q1-Q2 2026 Speedtest Intelligence® data.

Based on consumer-initiated testing across 10 states, the results demonstrate Fidium’s

King, Colleagues Demand Answers from Pentagon About “Safety and Well-Being” of USS Abraham Lincoln Crew

“Denial and defensiveness are not acceptable responses,” Senators tell Secretary Hegseth

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined several of his colleagues in demanding answers about deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. In a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, King and his colleagues raised concerns about the Department of

2026 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign Kicks Off This Thursday!

You're invited! Are you looking for a new career? Maybe you are transitioning from military service, or just looking for a change?

Maine's annual Hire-A-Vet Campaign is a statewide effort with the goal of at least 100 employers participating to hire at least 100 veterans and military family members during a 100-day period.

The 2026 campaign kicks off Thursday, August 20, at the Augusta National Guard Armory

MaineDOT to Perform Paving Work on I-95 in Augusta Area

AUGUSTA- August 19, 2026 Starting August 20, the Maine Department of Transportation will begin a pavement preservation project on I-95 northbound and southbound which includes realigning and improving Ramps 109A southbound and 109 northbound.

Northbound, the project begins 0.12 of a mile north of Hallowell Town Line and extends north 3.26 miles. Southbound, the project begins 0.55 of a mile south of Old Belgrade Rd and extends south 3.28 miles. This work includes ramps and approaches.

Message boards are in place warning drivers of ramp and lane closures.

Work is expected to be completed by Fall 2026.

The contractor for this project is All States Construction of Richmond, Maine.

The contract amount is $5,738,507.22.

Housing Opportunity Program launches Manufactured Housing Community Data Dashboard

Today, the Housing Opportunity Program (HOP) at the Maine Office of Community Affairs (MOCA) launched the Manufactured Housing Community Data Dashboard. 

This tool provides information on licensed manufactured housing communities across the state for residents, policymakers, park owners, and housing practitioners.  

Data was collected during the 2025–2026 manufactured housing community licensing

Dirigold Publishing Releases 'How a Warehouse Really Works' for Educators, Practitioners and Supply Chain Students

James Goldman’s How a Warehouse Really Works offers practical, real-world guidance for educators, students and warehouse professionals.

James Goldman, warehouse systems advisor, author and educator, brings nearly three decades of real-world warehouse and WMS experience to his work.

James Goldman’s new book explains warehouse operations for classrooms, workforce development and professional training.

Warehouse education works best when students understand how every process connects.”

— James Goldman

SACO, ME, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- James Goldman’s new book provides a practical, end-to-end explanation of warehouse operations for classroom, workforce-development and professional-training programs.

Dirigold Publishing has announced the release

Rockland Public Library: Lawn Concert with The Gawler Family Band, August 27th at 6PM

Rockland, Maine - The Gawler Family Band will perform in a lawn concert at the Rockland Public Library on Thursday, August 27 at 6 PM.

 

John and Ellen Gawler with their

Maine Impact Education Fellowship Offers Leadership Development Opportunity for Maine Educators

The Great Schools Partnership (GSP), in partnership with Educate Maine, is offering the Maine Impact Education Fellowship, a leadership development opportunity designed to help Maine educators strengthen their leadership skills, build professional connections, and contribute to positive change in their schools and communities.

The Fellowship brings together educators from across Maine to develop the skills and

Men's Basketball Announces Conference Schedule

Conference play will begin on Jan. 2

Orono, Maine -- The America East Conference announced the 2026-27 schedule for league play on Tuesday afternoon. The University of Maine men's basketball program will begin America East action on January 2 and conclude the regular season on March 2.

The Black Bears will head to Bryant to open up conference action on Saturday, Jan. 2 before

Governor Mills Celebrates Purchase of Hidden Circle Mobile Home Park in Jay by Residents

Purchase is fourth to take place since passage of nation-leading mobile homeowner protections signed into law by Governor Mills 

Jay, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills tonight joined the residents of the Hidden Circle Mobile Home Park in Jay to celebrate their purchase of the mobile home park, which will ensure the land beneath their 31 homes will remain locally owned and affordable. 

In most cases, residents of mobile home parks own their home and pay rent for the lot on

Women's Basketball announces America East conference dates, full schedule

Black Bears open conference play by hosting Vermont in America East Championship game rematch

ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine women's basketball team and the America East announced its 2026-27 conference schedule on Tuesday afternoon.

The conference slate, in addition to the previously announced non-conference dates, gives

King Releases Statement on Reported Use of Shock Gloves by ICE

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) released the following statement in response to reporting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is spending $20 million dollars on “shock gloves” in its nationwide patrols.

“At a time when the majority of Americans believe that Immigration and Customs

Muoio tabbed to D3football Preseason All-America team

BIDDEFORD, Maine -- University of New England junior offensive tackle Ily Muoio has been named to the D3football.com Preseason All-America 3rd Team, as it was released on Wednesday (Aug. 12).

Muoio returns from a 2025 season

Senator Collins Announces More Than $5.5 Million for Improvements at Bangor International Airport

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that Bangor International Airport will receive a total of $5,534,795 to support important infrastructure improvements. The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) Program, which Senator Collins helped to establish.

“Ensuring that transportation needs across the State of Maine are met has been a

Senators Collins, King Announce More than $600,000 in Innovation Awards to Support Maine’s Forest Economy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) applauded a U.S. Forest Service announcement that Avedis Zildjian Co., ND Paper, Inc., and Robbins Lumber East Baldwin, LLC. have been awarded a combined $622,999 through the U.S. Forest Service’s Wood Innovation Grant Program. These grants will support environmentally sustainable innovation and help expand markets for Maine’s forest products.

“Maine’s forest products industry is a vital part of our state’s economy, and it is

Mainehousing Awards More Than $2 Million To Help Prevent Student Homelessness In Maine Schools

AUGUSTA, Maine — MaineHousing is pleased to announce it has awarded more than $2 million to seven Maine school districts through the Student Homelessness Prevention Program, supporting local efforts expected to serve nearly 1,300 students and their families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The one-year awards will help school administrative units hire or retain homelessness

Maine field hockey announces 2026 schedule

Black Bears open regular season Aug. 28 at home

ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine field hockey program announced its schedule for the upcoming 2026 season on Wednesday.

The schedule features 16 regular season games, including nine at the Maine Field Hockey Complex, with five America East conference showdowns.

The Black Bears will open the season with four home matches including the season opener

Senator Collins’ Bipartisan Bill to Allow Early Childhood Educators to Deduct Out-of-Pocket Purchases of Classroom Supplies Passes Senate

Bill would expand tax credit available to K-12 teachers to include pre-K and other early childhood educators.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that the Senate passed the Supporting Early-Childhood Educators’ Deductions (SEED) Act by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 86 to 11. This legislation, which Senator Collins introduced last year with Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), would ensure that early

Senator Collins Introduces Bill to Combat Medicare Home Health Fraud

Bill would protect the integrity of the Medicare home health care program by stopping fraud before payments are made and helping ensure legitimate providers are fairly reimbursed.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins introduced legislation today to protect the Medicare home health program from fraud and strengthen access to these important services for the Americans who need them. The Medicare Home Health Payment Integrity and Protection Act would give the Centers for Medicare and

Senator Collins Delivers Floor Remarks Ahead of Unanimous Senate Passage of Her Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases

Bill passage follows a year in which Maine set another record for reported Lyme disease cases.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the bipartisan Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act she introduced with Senator Tina Smith (D-MN)—with Senator Angus King (I-ME) joining them as an original cosponsor—passed the Senate unanimously. Senator Collins spoke from the Senate floor prior to passage of the bill.

The bill reauthorizes initiatives and programs to combat tick-borne diseases first