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Thursday, April 2, 2026

CardSight AI Deploys Full Slab Grade Identification Across Five Grading Companies, Launches Market Pricing Data in Beta

CardSight AI, Inc. Logo

CardSight AI, Inc. Logo

Platform now identifies grading company and grade for PSA, Beckett, SGC, CGC, and TAG slabs; new pricing endpoints deliver raw market data to developers

Builders deploying our technology can now point a camera at a graded card and instantly know the card, the grading company, and the grade, in the blink of an eye.”
— Eric P. Nusbaum

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CardSight AI, Inc. today announced two major updates to its trading card API platform: full graded card identification supporting the five largest trading card grading companies, and the beta launch of real-time trading card price data endpoints for Baseball cards.

Graded slab identification now detects both the grading company and the assigned grade for

CampTek Announces CampTek.ai Evolution, Launches AI Coworker ‘Eli’ for Healthcare RCM

In partnership with AI venture lab ScaleUp Labs, CampTek.ai introduces collaborative intelligence to eliminate workflow friction and empower healthcare staff.

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CampTek, a trusted leader in intelligent automation and managed services, yesterday announced its official evolution to CampTek.ai. Accompanying the rebrand is the launch of the company’s new flagship technology: an AI coworker named Eli. Built

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty Achieves Record-Breaking Results Exceeding $1.12 Billion in Total Sales

Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

The firm achieved an average sales price of $1,048,878, reinforcing its position as the highest-performing luxury real estate company in Maine.

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, Maine’s leading luxury property company, with offices in Portland, Kennebunk, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Camden, and Northeast Harbor, announced exceptional full-year results for 2025, continuing its long-standing tradition of industry leadership across all major performance metrics.

In 2025, Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty closed 1,076 total transaction

Kittery Inn & Suites Launches Complimentary Room Upgrade Program to Enhance Guest Experience in Coastal Maine

Kittery Inn and Suites Hotel Exterior

Kittery Inn & Suites Hotel Exterior

Kittery Inn & Suites launches a complimentary room upgrade program, offering guests free premium room upgrades when available to enhance comfort and value.

KITTERY, ME, UNITED STATES, March 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Travelers visiting southern Maine may now enjoy an unexpected upgrade during their stay. Kittery Inn & Suites has introduced a Complimentary Room Upgrade Program, reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to delivering exceptional value and memorable guest experiences.

Under the new initiative, guests may receive free upgrades to premium rooms whenever

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Two Ocean Science Opportunities from Bigelow Laboratory for Maine Students and Educators

Maine - The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to share two engaging opportunities from the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, designed to deepen ocean science learning for both students and educators. From hands-on research experiences for high school juniors to immersive professional development workshops for teachers, these programs connect classroom learning with real-world science.

Keller BLOOM Program: Hands-On Ocean Science for High School Juniors

Educators are encouraged to help spread the word about the Keller BLOOM Program, a

BARR Spotlight: Dirigo Middle School Builds Stronger Connections and School Culture Through the BARR Model


At T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School in Dixfield, relationships have always been a strength. As part of a small, rural school serving about 170 students in grades 6-8 from Canton, Carthage, Dixfield, and Peru, staff have long prided themselves on knowing

Monday, March 23, 2026

Constant AI Launches Nia: The First AI Agent That Completes a Skip-A-Pay — From Call to Core

MSUFCU among first credit unions to deploy Nia -- the first AI agent that completes a skip-a-pay, from call to core -- bringing fully governed Agentic AI to members across every channel

Constant AI Launches Nia

MSUFCU among first credit unions to deploy Nia, bringing fully governed Agentic AI to members across every channel

Skip-a-pay allows us to bring enterprise-ready AI into production safely and at scale. This is what next-generation agentic AI looks like when it's done right.”
Ben Maxim, Chief Technology Officer, MSUFCU

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, March 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Constant AI, the agentic AI company for credit union loan operations, today announced the launch of Nia™, the first agentic AI Skip-A-Pay agent.

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Governor Mills, MaineHousing Announce Award of $12 Million for Creation of 92 Housing Units to Address Homelessness

Three housing developments in Bangor, South Portland, and Portland will support community efforts to address chronic homelessness

Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing March 18th announced the award of $12 million in grants through Maine's Home for Good program, which will create 92 new affordable apartments in three Maine communities that support efforts to address and prevent chronic homelessness.

The three selected developments -- in Bangor, Portland, and South Portland -- were chosen

STEAM PowerED Maine Ignites Creative Collaboration at Augusta Kickoff


Maine - 
What happens when creativity becomes the driving force of professional learning? That question sparked the inspiration behind STEAM PowerED Maine, a dynamic partnership between the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning and Creative Generation.

STEAM PowerED Maine reimagines interdisciplinary

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

King, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Small Farmers from Financial Risk

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) have introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and strengthen the Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) programs, which help farmers manage financial risk through diversification, marketing, or conservation practices. The Agriculture Management Assistance Act would boost funding for the AMA to $30 million, increase funding limits for

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

BSides Maine Announces Internationally Acclaimed Cybersecurity Expert Jayson E. Street as 2026 Keynote

Photo of Internationally Acclaimed Cybersecurity Expert Jayson E. Street wearing a leather jacket

Internationally Acclaimed Cybersecurity Expert Jayson E. Street

BSides Maine, the first hacker conference in Maine debuts May 30, 2026 in Portland with keynote by Jayson E. Street. Tickets are just $25 and include lunch.

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BSides Maine, the state’s first community-driven hacker conference, today announced that Jayson E. Street — globally recognized cybersecurity expert, author, and self-described “Hacker,

PROSEARCH ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES

Ed McKersie, CEO/Co-Owner of ProSearch

Dave Vasconselos, President/Co-Owner of ProSearch

Dave has been integral to our success for more than 15 years. His ability to build strong relationships with our employer partners has made him the face of our firm.”
— ED McKersie, CEO of ProSearch

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ProSearch, an employee-owned, Maine-based recruitment and staffing firm, announced that Ed McKersie will be stepping into the role of CEO/Co-

Sunday, February 22, 2026

With Powerful Nor'easter Expected, Governor Mills Closes State Offices on Monday

Maine - With a powerful nor'easter expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds to Maine, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices closed statewide tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026.

The storm, part of a system forecast to hamper much of the Northeast, is expected to begin tonight and continue throughout the day Monday. According to the National Weather Service,

Friday, January 30, 2026

MaineHealth Urgent Care to open in North Conway, NH

NORTH CONWAY, NH – Patients in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley with urgent, but non-life-threatening medical needs will soon no longer need to go to the emergency department to receive same-day care. MaineHealth Urgent Care is scheduled to open on Feb. 2 in the Red Barn Shopping Center at 1976 White Mountain Highway in North Conway, NH. The health center will be open from 8 am – 7 pm seven days a week, offering high-quality, expert care with no appointment necessary.

MaineHealth Urgent Care is intended to ease challenges that patients currently face in

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Camden Rockport Middle School Student Wins 2026 MLTI Maine Winter Classic T-Shirt Design Contest


Camden, Maine - 
Congratulations to Camden Rockport Middle School sixth-grade student Hannah Smith, who was selected as the winner of this year’s t-shirt design contest for the 2026 Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Maine Winter Classic! Smith’s design will appear on the official t-shirt for the event, which will take place virtually in schools across Maine from March 2-6, 2026.

This annual, game-based learning experience

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Governor Mills Welcomes Completion of New England Clean Energy Connect Project

Transmission line will deliver affordable electricity to Maine consumers and support new investments in energy efficiency, broadband, and communities

Maine (January 16th, 2026) - Governor Janet Mills today welcomed the completion of the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) transmission line, which will deliver affordable electricity into Maine and New England, strengthen the electric grid, reduce dependence on electricity from natural gas, and provide substantial benefits for Maine people.

The NECEC project will deliver 1,200 megawatts of renewable power from Québec to New

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Community Schools Grant Opportunity

Maine - Pursuant to Title 20-A, §15689-A, the Commissioner of the Maine Department of Education (DOE) may provide funding to school administrative units (SAUs) to support the establishment of community school(s). As such, the Maine DOE is currently accepting applications for funding from SAUs whose school boards have designated an existing school or established a new school as a community school.

Eligible SAUs interested in this grant opportunity may access the Request for Applications

ProInfoNet Expands Consulting Leadership with New Director Appointment

Headshot of Jon Leslie, Director of Consulting at ProInfoNet, smiling and wearing a red checkered button-down shirt outdoors.

Jon Leslie, newly appointed Director of Consulting at ProInfoNet.

Maine-based IT consulting firm continues to grow during milestone year and Portland expansion.

This is an exciting time to be growing our consulting team. As demand for IT consulting services continues to increase, bringing Jon on board strengthens our ability to support clients at scale.”
Jeff Rogers, VP at ProInfoNet

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ProInfoNet, a Maine-based IT consulting firm, has announced the recent appointment of Jon Leslie as Director of Consulting, a strategic

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Maine DOE Seeks Educators to Enhance MOOSE Module Supports


Maine - 
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking educators to support the iteration and improvement of existing MOOSE (Maine Online Open-Source Education) modules, including the development of accompanying educator resources.

The MOOSE platform provides free, interdisciplinary, project-based learning materials, created by Maine teachers for Maine students in pre-K through grade 12. The work being

Annie Watson Named 2026 Commissioner's Distinguished Service Award Recipient

MaineDepartment of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) Commissioner Amanda Beal has named Annie Watson, a dairy farmer from Whitefield, as the recipient of the 2026 Commissioner's Distinguished Service Award.

Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) Commissioner Amanda Beal

Monday, January 12, 2026

King, Deluzio Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve Awareness of Veterans Benefits in the Workplace

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and U.S. Representative Chris Deluzio (D-PA17) have introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help veterans better understand the benefits and services available to them through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act would require employers with more than 50 employees to post a flyer in a visible location at their businesses outlining the benefits veterans are entitled to receive in return for their service to the country. Joining King and Deluzio on the legislation is U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) and U.S. Representative Nick LaLota (R-NY01).

While Maine employers are already required by state law to display veterans’ benefits flyers

Carolyn Stwertka, MD, Joins MaineHealth Pediatrics Belfast

Carolyn Stwertka, MD
Carolyn Stwertka, MD

BELFAST, Maine – MaineHealth Waldo Hospital is pleased to welcome Carolyn Stwertka, MD to MaineHealth Pediatrics Belfast.

Dr. Stwertka comes to MaineHealth Waldo Hospital from Northern Light Pediatric Care in Bangor and Maine Coast Pediatrics in Ellsworth. She was a pediatrician at both locations.

Dr. Stwertka completed her pediatric residency at

Friday, January 9, 2026

Maine DOE Offers Variety of Numeracy Learning Opportunities Aligned to Maine’s Statewide Action Plans


Maine - The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning invites educators from across the state to engage in numeracy learning opportunities that are thoughtfully aligned to Maine’s statewide Action Plans.

The quieter winter season often offers a natural moment for reflection and growth. These numeracy professional learning opportunities are designed to be supportive, practical, and

Maine DOE Offers Variety of Literacy Learning Opportunities Aligned to Maine’s Statewide Action Plans


Maine - 
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning invites educators from across the state to engage in literacy learning opportunities that are thoughtfully aligned to Maine’s statewide Action Plans.

The quieter winter season often offers a natural moment for reflection and growth. These

Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Announces 2025 Awardees

Maine - The Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (Maine AHPERD) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Teacher of the Year awards, as well as recognition awards for Individual and Community Partner Organizations and Outstanding Future Professionals in the areas of Health Education and Physical Education.

These awards recognize exemplary health education, physical education, and adapted

Maine Senior FarmShare Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Agricultural Trades Show

AUGUSTA - The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Maine Senior FarmShare Program (MSFP) will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026, marking a quarter-century of improving food security for older adults while strengthening Maine's farming economy.

Since launching in 2001, MSFP has connected hundreds of Maine farms with approximately

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Governor Janet Mills and Northeast Delta Dental Announce Maine Veterans' Dental Network to Continue in 2026


 Program launched by Governor Mills & Northeast Delta Dental has provided free oral health care to more than 1,500 Maine veterans since 2021

Maine - Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Veterans' Dental Network (MVDN) will continue to serve Maine veterans in need of dental care in 2026, thanks to a generous $350,000 grant from Northeast Delta Dental.

Launched by Governor Mills and Northeast Delta Dental in 2021, the MVDN is an oral

City of Ellsworth, ME Advances Operational Modernization with OpenGov Public Service Platform

ELLSWORTH, ME, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The City of Ellsworth, Maine has selected OpenGov to modernize its procurement, contracts, enterprise assets, and grants management.

Ellsworth will use OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management and Procurement & Contract Management to replace fragmented, manual systems to address longstanding operational