During extended dry periods, pollen and mold spores picked up by the wind stay airborne longer and travel farther, experts say. But data is limited.
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Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports
Former St. Dom’s hockey teammates face off as junior hockey coaches
Derek Damon and Greg Moore, who also played together at the University of Maine, will meet for the first time as coaches in a pair of USHL games this weekend; and more junior hockey notes.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Versant taps Canadian utility executive as new president
Erica Young will begin leading Maine’s second-largest electricity provider next year.
Posted inSports
Maine Nordiques trying to get power play going
The Nordiques rank last in the NAHL in power-play percentage; the Lewiston Maineiacs don’t leave The Colisee much; Jack Lowry is back coaching in Maine.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Key resources for older Mainers
Whether you’re looking for a ride to appointments or opportunities to volunteer, these groups can help you.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine clinics move forward with service cuts after federal funding eliminated
Maine Family Planning is ending its primary care practice for nearly to 1,000 patients by the end of October.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Staff of Maine’s community college system criticize new software program as ‘deeply flawed’
System leadership acknowledged the rollout has been difficult but are confident it will succeed, while staff worry about morale, reputational damage and failed rollouts of the product elsewhere.
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Maine’s space industry, facing pushback on land, looks to the sea
The Maine Space Corporation, which lawmakers recently voted to make a nonprofit, is looking into sea-based launch platforms.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Enrollment up across Maine’s public university, community college systems
While the overall number of students has increased slightly, enrollment at individual schools varies. Some have seen major growth since last year, while others have declined.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Northern Light reaches deal to lower health care costs for some Mainers, while talks with Anthem stall
People insured by Community Health Options, a Maine-based nonprofit, will see lower fees and better access to services, officials said.