Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville has been named a 2022 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner for Clinical Quality by Press Ganey, a global leader in health care experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according […]
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Dirigo Labs to host cohort kickoff Jan. 26 in Waterville
Dirigo Labs is scheduled to host a cohort kickoff event 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space in Waterville’s Hathaway Creative Center at 10 Water St. #303. The event showcase for the second cohort will feature 11 members and one research and development fellow who will introduce their startups through a […]
Google cuts 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen
Google became the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
Flavored cannabis marketing criticized for targeting kids
As New York opens more legal outlets for recreational marijuana, some public health advocates want more scrutiny on how marijuana products are being marketed to teens and young adults.
More than a gesture: Foundation empties coffers to fund Black paper in Baltimore
In a rare move for philanthropy, Adam Holofcener and his family dedicate almost all of their organization’s remaining assets – $1 million – to a single project.
Study: Big gap in carbon removal effort key to climate goals
Researchers say efforts to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere aren’t being scaled up fast enough and can’t be relied on to meet crucial climate goals.
Climate misinformation spirals on Musk’s Twitter, study finds
And Twitter isn’t the only site promoting content that scientists and environmental advocates say undercuts public support for policies intended to respond to a changing climate.
T-Mobile says data on 37 million customers stolen
T-Mobile said in a filing with the Security and Exchange Commission that the breach was discovered Jan. 5.
At Davos, Thunberg visit spotlights lack of climate action
Prominent climate activists including Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate are condemning corporate VIPs and political leaders in Davos, Switzerland, for prioritizing short-term profits from fossil fuels over people affected by the climate crisis.
U.S. union membership rate hits all-time low despite campaigns
U.S. union membership has been falling steadily for decades.