The federal grant will fund the renewal of the Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence program, a collaboration between 17 educational and research institutions, for another 5 years.
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Oxford Hills school district approves stopgap assessment warrant
More budget cuts lay ahead for SAD 17 after voters rejected its most recent proposed budget.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine regulators reject proposal to let utilities report suspected illegal cannabis operations to police
The Public Utilities Commission said customers’ privacy would be violated if utilities had authority to report significant electricity use to law enforcement.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Auburn man dies 4 days after near-drowning at Range Pond
Hunter Duffy, 21, died four days after bystanders at Range Pond in Poland rescued him from the water and gave him CPR until ambulances arrived.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Harris cautiously rolls out policy: Aiming to outmaneuver Trump, address liabilities
Asked by reporters Saturday when she would unveil her policy platform, the vice president promised more details this week.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Pro-Palestinian protesters vow massive showing at Democratic convention
Activists say the replacement of President Biden with Vice President Kamala Harris does not affect their plans for a show of anger and dissent.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Jack Palmer, Maine star of viral ‘buttery, flaky crust’ ad, dies
He and his wife became internet famous after repeatedly flubbing the lines while filming a commercial for Dysart’s in 2012, earning an ‘SNL’ spoof.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Map: Where police raided residential cannabis grow operations in Maine
Approximate locations of many of the cannabis grow operations in residential locations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine needs more technicians to install and repair electric heat pumps
Citing the state’s aging workforce, employers and schools say they can’t train enough workers to keep pace with the expanding demand, resulting in customers waiting weeks or even months to get an appointment.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston hopes to fill vacancies ahead of new school year
With the new school year around the corner, Lewiston is working to fill its school vacancies.