Match2Play was created by Sara Lopez, a mother of four boys who was inspired by her own struggle to find other families to connect with after moving to Maine four years ago.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine State Police justified in plan to use body cameras
The equipment is expensive, but it will boost accountability and public confidence in the agency’s work.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate passes bill to invest in U.S. tech industry, counter rivals
The 68-32 vote for the bill demonstrates how confronting China economically is an issue that unites both parties in Congress.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Data center brings Millinocket into information economy
The same attributes that made the site valuable a century ago still appeal today.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Can lab-grown lobster compete with Maine’s most lucrative catch?
A food tech company in Wisconsin plans to commercialize cultured lobster meat, but industry leaders in Maine say they don’t see it as an immediate threat.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Bipartisan plan would create Maine agency to expand broadband, with federal dollars
The Maine Connectivity Authority would be given the power and discretion to coordinate a statewide buildout of high speed internet, instead of a patchwork of local and private-sector initiatives.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Portland singer starts nonprofit to help women of color into tech careers
Janay Woodruff, who performs as JanaeSound, is raising money and awareness for the project through virtual reality performances and a free streaming concert Saturday.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan High and Tech Center receive female diversity award for participation in computer science course
Award is based on enrollment during the 2019-20 school year. Teacher Kim McEwen is continuing to work toward providing more STEM-based learning opportunities to students in Maine School Administrative District 54.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New business accelerator planned for Portland’s Roux Institute
International entrepreneur network Techstars will provide 10 young companies a year with funding and mentorship at the technology school.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: To boldly go where education in Maine has not gone before
High schoolers taking online early college classes from UMaine at Fort Kent will benefit from a collaboration that bridges education and emerging technologies.