The foundation awarded the grant to Jackson Lab, which is studying genetic mutations that are risk factors for Parkinson’s.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Bees working in Richmond lupine field | photo
Photographer Joe Phelan captures bees and lupines at 150 Lincoln St. in Richmond.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine transgender sports referendum back in court after invalidation
The group behind the question is asking that it be restored to the November ballot, while the secretary of state wants the court to affirm her conclusion that the petition fell more than 500 signatures short.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
‘A cheap, no-good person’: Donald Trump tees off on Graham Platner
The attacks signal a bruising, scorched-earth general election campaign for Maine’s Senate seat, which is key for both parties’ plans to control the upper chamber.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Is the term ‘moxie’ derived from the name of Maine’s state soft drink? | Fact brief
Maine made Moxie its official state soft drink in 2005.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine
Maine author adapting his novel set in Waterville for Netflix
Ron Currie is adapting his 2025 novel ‘The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne’ for Netflix. A prequel, ‘We Will See You Bleed,’ will be released July 7.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine
These Maine authors’ novels are being developed by Netflix, Amazon and Paramount
An update on books by Tess Gerritsen, Travis Kennedy, Adam White and Ron Currie that were being developed for TV or film in the last few years.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
EMS crews scramble as Maine hospitals end drug partnership
2 Maine hospital groups say the DEA is forcing them to stop supplying local EMS with critical drugs. The feds say they’re wrong. Local EMS crews are caught in between.
Posted inCommunity, Guides, Maine, New England, News, Outdoors, Things to Do
Western Maine camping guide spans Webb Lake to White Mountains
A western Maine camping guide begins with Mount Blue, Dummer’s Beach and Grafton Notch, then branches into nearby New Hampshire campgrounds and AMC huts.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Ron Russell wins Republican 1st District primary, will face Chellie Pingree
Russell, a military veteran from Kennebunkport, and Joshua Pietrowicz, a former car salesman from New Gloucester, were vying to win the Republican nomination.