FARMINGTON — Franklin Health Behavioral Services welcomes two psychiatrists, Drs. Michaela Moden and Ryan Robinson, to the practice. Moden is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. Her dedication to medical education, demonstrated through her role as chief resident of education at Tufts Medical Center, reflects her passion for advancing the field. […]
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GEAR UP Maine RISE embarks on $28M grant initiative, welcomes project director
AUGUSTA — Syntiro has announced that Deborah Gilmer has been named the project director for GEAR UP Maine RISE (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs). With a background in education and a strong commitment to student success, Gilmer’s appointment promises to drive the GEAR UP Maine RISE program to new heights. Gilmer has […]
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Loyal Biscuit Co. awards $5,500 to 4 Maine animal nonprofits
As Heidi and Joel Neal celebrated their 10th year of business in 2020, they wanted to be able to provide more funding for nonprofit organizations within the state. Heidi created the Loyal Biscuit Co. Fenway Fund in 2019, named after her beloved dog and Loyal Biscuit Co. logo. Grants are funded by the proceeds of […]
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MSEA-SEIU Local 1989 members elect Mark Brunton their next president
Elected delegates of the Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, on Nov. 4 elected Mark Brunton as their next president, effective Jan. 1. Brunton will succeed MSEA-SEIU President Dean Staffieri, who is termed out after four years. “Today’s service sector workers need unions. They need collective bargaining. They need […]
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Thomas College professor’s academic paper accepted into top education research conference
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SpaceX launches giant new rocket, but pair of explosions ends second test flight
On Saturday, about three minutes into flight, the separated booster also exploded over the gulf. By then, though, its job was done.
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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI fires CEO Sam Altman, the face of the AI boom
Altman’s sudden and mostly unexplained exit brought uncertainty to the industry’s future.
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U-Haul services open in Monmouth
NORTH MONMOUTH — Gene’s Auto Repair & Sales signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the North Monmouth community. The business at 1088 U.S. Route 202 will offer services such as U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items and pre-tow inspection. Normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through […]
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Salmonella in cantaloupes sickens dozens in 15 states, U.S. health officials say
At least 43 people in 15 states have been infected in the outbreak announced Friday, including 17 people who were hospitalized.
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U.S. washout on Indo-Pacific trade deal opens the door to China
President Biden and leaders of 13 other countries involved in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework on Thursday signed an agreement to communicate and cooperate more on issues related to supply chains.