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New release reduces reliance on separate tools, enabling more geospatial work to be completed in a single environment
HALLOWELL, ME, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Blue Marble Geographics, a leading developer of professional geospatial software that enables organizations to turn spatial data into real-world action, today announced the release of
Sold-out BSides Maine debuts May 30 with expert talks, hands-on demos, and community programming, showcasing AI, ICS, IoT, and modern cyber threats.
PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BSides Maine, the state’s first community-driven cybersecurity conference, has announced a full day of technical presentations, hands-on activities, and community programming for its inaugural
Funds keep modular housing projects like Stroudwater Commons on track despite setback for LD2229, a smart “critical fix” for affordable housing growth
PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GreenMars Real Estate, a Maine developer of quality, affordable housing, commends Governor Janet Mills and the Maine State Legislature for its quick action to address Maine’s housing crisis following the failure of LD2229, which sought to support multifamily modular housing. Immediately after LD2229’s failure, the Governor and the Legislature authorized $900,000 to support in-
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Empowering Teams and Driving Innovation in the Insurance Industry
South Portland, Maine – Cailyn Healy is a highly accomplished insurance professional with over fifteen years of experience in Property & Casualty and Life Insurance. She currently serves as the Agency Manager at Comparion Insurance Agency, where she provides strategic
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Platform now identifies grading company and grade for PSA, Beckett, SGC, CGC, and TAG slabs; new pricing endpoints deliver raw market data to developers
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
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
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
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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
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
Constant AI Launches Nia
MSUFCU among first credit unions to deploy Nia, bringing fully governed Agentic AI to members across every channel
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.
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 reimagines interdisciplinary
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
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,
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-
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,
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
This annual, game-based learning experience
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
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
Jon Leslie, newly appointed Director of Consulting at ProInfoNet.
Maine-based IT consulting firm continues to grow during milestone year and Portland expansion.
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
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
Maine - Department 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
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
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
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
The quieter winter season often offers a natural moment for reflection and growth. These
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
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
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
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
This year, the program will feature hands-on coding experiences using micro:bits, small
Every multilingual learner must have an ILAP—a required, school-based plan designed to
Hallowell, Maine-The Maine Public Utilities Commission (Commission) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) in Docket No. 2025-00361 today seeking proposals for renewable energy generation and associated transmission projects pursuant to the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program.
The RFP is intended to advance the development of renewable energy resources in northern
Augusta, MAINE – A federal judge today ordered the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to preliminarily halt changes to its Continuum of Care grant program — the largest resource for federal homelessness assistance funding — after a coalition of states argued in court that the changes were illegal and would leave tens of thousands of people around the country without a place to live.
In her order orally granting a preliminary injunction, U.S. District Court Judge Mary McElroy barred HUD from implementing its proposed changes to the Continuum of Care
Decision follows letter from Senator Collins to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy requesting the disease be included on the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins today praised the decision from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to approve the addition of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP). The RUSP is a list of
Joined Maine doctor and Lyme patient to discuss why more research is needed.
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Click HERE to watch and HERE to download video of Senator Collins’ remarks at the event.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins participated in a roundtable discussion at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Lyme disease research and innovation. The roundtable included public health officials, researchers, and patient advocates who discussed
Second-year UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine students, left to right: Srividya Alisetty, Rose Paadam, Madison Guay, and Anushka Malik.
Portland, Maine - Rose Paadam carefully budgeted ingredients for a white bean chowder designed for a patient with prediabetes and high cholesterol. The challenge: Create six servings of a nutritious, anti-inflammatory meal for just $15, the reality of a SNAP budget.
“Until we lived it, it was hard to realistically understand someone else’s struggle,
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