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HandicapMD explains Maine handicap placard steps and online medical certification
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HandicapMD is highlighting Maine disability parking guidance to help residents separate the medical certification step from Bureau of Motor Vehicles filing.
David Thompson memoir explores rural Maine childhood and family search for Lucy
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David Thompson is preparing a memoir about growing up in Kingman, Maine, and his family’s long search to understand the identity and heritage of his great-grandmother, Lucille “Lucy” Bois. The book ties childhood memories to family testimony,…
Building Bridges Education says HBCU Week drew 3,000 students and $5 million in scholarships
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Building Bridges Education wrapped HBCU Week 2026 in Boston after five days of roadshows, a summit, a fair and a gala that connected thousands of students with more than 20 HBCUs. The group says the effort produced more than 325 college…
Building Bridges Education expands New England HBCU access program
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Building Bridges Education will host its 2026 HBCU program Oct. 14-16 in Boston and at Harvard University, reaching more than 2,500 students from over 90 New England high schools.
Cornerstones of Maine hosts advanced OCD training for clinical leaders
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Cornerstones of Maine held a two-day ERP continuing education training at its Biddeford campus for clinical directors and regional staff, with a focus on treating OCD in residential settings.
St. Mary's rolls out wearable duress buttons across its Maine health system
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St. Mary’s Health System has deployed Canopy Protect across all five of its locations in Maine, giving 1,220 employees wearable duress buttons to call for help discreetly.
Hampden race will raise funds for women’s recovery center
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A new four-mile race in Hampden on Aug. 30 will raise money for Tessa’s House, a residential treatment program for women in Maine.
Kate the Earthling debuts Maine coast-inspired Ecotones at Harpswell Collective
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Biophilic artist Kate Shooltz unveiled Ecotones, an eight-piece collection inspired by Maine’s coastline, at Harpswell Collective in Harpswell, Maine.
Dirigold Publishing releases warehouse operations guide for educators and students
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Dirigold Publishing has released a new book by James Goldman aimed at educators, practitioners and supply chain students who need a practical view of how warehouses operate end to end. The book is now available on Amazon and is being positioned…
Maine nonprofit named a global innovator in planetary health education
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The Institute for Humane Education was selected as one of 10 global innovators in planetary health education by the Villars Institute and HundrED, and it was the only U.S.-based organization in the group.
TEMO and Island Institute launch Maine electric outboard pilot
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TEMO is teaming with the Island Institute and Maine kelp farmer-fisherman Nathan Johnson on a year-long pilot testing electric propulsion in cold, demanding coastal conditions through November 2026. The project is meant to generate real-world data…
NFEC launches Maine financial education affiliate
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The National Financial Educators Council has formed the Maine Financial Educators Council as its official state chapter, aiming to expand financial education and economic empowerment programs across Maine.
Kleinschmidt wins Zweig Group workplace culture award
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Kleinschmidt Associates was named a 2026 Best Firm to Work For by Zweig Group, ranking 15th in the Firm Size category and 30th in Multidiscipline.
Blue Bliss Dental Wellness to open at Rock Row Health Campus
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Blue Bliss Dental Wellness is set to open at the Rock Row Health Campus in Westbrook, Maine, by year-end, bringing preventive and aesthetic dental hygiene services in a spa-inspired setting.
Seacoast Impact Collaborative names first director
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The Seacoast Impact Collaborative has appointed Dr. Elizabeth Ackley as its inaugural director as the Portsmouth-based regional partnership expands work on housing, food, health, workforce and education.
John Denver Christmas tour ends with five Hawaii shows
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A 35-show holiday concert tour starring Rick Schuler will wrap in Hawaiʻi with five performances Dec. 26-30 in Hilo, Honolulu, Kailua-Kona, Līhuʻe and Makawao.
Lundy, Schilkowsky take Hartford Marathon titles; Oeser repeats in half
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Conor Lundy won the Eversource Hartford Marathon in his debut, while Rachel Schilkowsky earned a second straight women’s title in Hartford on Oct. 10. In the half marathon, Christopher Collet won overall and Anna Oeser set a new course record in a…
Demarc wins $410K SELCO fiber contract in Shrewsbury
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Demarc Telecom & Utility LLC secured a $410,000 SELCO fiber infrastructure contract through competitive bidding, extending its work on Shrewsbury’s municipal fiber network.
Glazed and Amused maps 1,800 independent donut shops nationwide
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Glazed and Amused has launched a free directory that catalogs more than 1,800 independent donut shops across all 50 states and pairs them with 17 themed donut trails.
Webster Psychiatric Center wins Burlington care award
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Webster Psychiatric Center has earned an Excellence in Care Award Burlington from the Consumer Ratings Institute after receiving 5.0-star overall reviews.
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