NSF awards Howell $550K for microfluidics research and development with Sappi
University of Maine research in partnership with Sappi North America has received a $550,000 award from the National Science Foundation
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18 organizations fighting hunger in Waldo County where 1 in 5 are food insecure
With a rising number of Waldo County residents without reliable access to food, a new market-style food pantry opened this
Read moreLearn to grow your own shiitakes with Franklin County Extension
FARMINGTON – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop on mushroom production on Tuesday, May 9, 5:30 p.m.
Read moreWolfden mining company woos locals despite missing crucial deadline
While Wolfden was garnering non-binding support from towns in order to attract investors, the Canadian mining exploration company missed a
Read moreMaine foreclosure rates declined sharply in the 1st quarter
Maine is bucking the national trend of rising residential foreclosure filings, ranking in the bottom fifth among other U.S. states
Read moreSAD 17 presents proposed 2023-24 budget
Decreases in state and federal funding and COVID-related grants amid rising expenses result in higher local assessments ranging from 3%-11%.Read
Read moreCounty EMA director recognized for 19 years of service
FARMINGTON – Tim Hardy, Director of the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency, was recognized for 19 years of service during
Read moreTall Pines to close skilled nursing facility, expand assisted living capacity
The Tall Pines long-term care complex in Belfast will transition to new ownership on June 1 and close its skilled
Read moreTroy Jackson’s opponent retains Allagash office after recount
For the second time in two weeks Karie Kelly defeated Maine Senate President Troy Jackson for a first selectman position in
Read moreNational Disability Provider Association names Cain recipient of 2023 ANCOR DSP of the Year for Maine award
BANGOR — The American Network of Community Options and Resources has announced Stella Cain, a direct support professional at OHI,
Read moreNIH awards MaineHealth $802K to study possible cause of Long COVID
The PROMIS study will examine whether SARS-CoV2 virus remains trapped in the fat tissue of patients with Long COVID. PORTLAND
Read morePiscataquis County may suddenly shift millions in federal aid to jail HVAC upgrades
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — With about $2.75 million remaining in federal COVID-19 relief money, Piscataquis County must decide whether to fund
Read moreBelfast’s new poet laureate moved to city for the creative scene
In 2019, Maya Stein visited Belfast to attend the Belfast Poetry Festival. Four years later, she is assuming an honorary
Read morePortland names three finalists for city manager
The finalists are Danielle West, Portland’s current interim city manager, John Curp, former interim manager of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Alex
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