Mainebiz will host its annual Health Care Forum from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport. Moderated by Kim Anania, president and CEO at KMA Human Resources Consulting, this year’s forum centers on “Workplace Safety, Wellness, and Mental Health: The Business Role in Supporting Employee Well-Being.” As organizations across Maine […]
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Midcoast nonprofits receive John T. Gorman Foundation grants
The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded 77 grants totaling $1.2 million to support nonprofits providing food, shelter and other essential services to Mainers in need. Distributed through the Foundation’s 2025 Direct Services Grant Program, the funding will reach all 16 counties in the state. Several Midcoast organization will benefit from the grants, including Coastal […]
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Celtic fiddle and guitar duo to perform in Kennebunk
Concerts in West K! series continues June 8 at the Brick Store Museum.
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Peregrine falcons show signs of national decline, but not in Maine
The deadly avian flu killing falcons in other states hasn’t hit here, but biologists still worry about Maine’s peregrine population because it’s so small.
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Who will Maine Democrats run against Susan Collins?
The party in Maine and beyond is looking to Gov. Janet Mills to make a decision, while other top Democrats are jumping into the open governor’s race.
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Reject bills targeting Maine’s transgender children | Letter
Let’s choose love over fear.
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‘Barnburner’ expected in Golden-LePage matchup in Maine’s 2nd District
While there is still time for other candidates to emerge, Rep. Jared Golden and former Gov. Paul LePage are on a collision course that could have national implications.
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Continue federal funding to support public broadcasting | Letter
Thanks to David Washburn for his wonderful documentary “Three Chaplains” (“Public media funding cuts will hurt Maine and America,” May 6). I saw it on Maine Public (PBS and NPR in Maine) and was deeply impressed with his in-depth portraits of military chaplains and their dedicated support for our service members. In addition to supporting […]
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Maine kids face long wait for specialized care after clinic closes in Augusta
Advocates are rallying to restore diagnostic services after the closure of MaineGeneral Health’s Edmund Ervin Pediatric Center.
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We protect Maine kids by protecting all Maine kids | Letter
An onslaught of anti-trans bills has barreled toward the Maine Legislature. Anti-trans rhetoric is couched in the language of “protecting women and girls” and ensuring “fairness” in sports. The reality is that we protect Maine kids by protecting all Maine kids: cisgender and trans, athletic and artistic, tall and short, and coordinated and chaotic. I […]