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Winners of Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards 2025 announced
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The winners of the Applied Microbiology International Horizon Awards 2025 have been announced. The prizes, awarded by the learned society Applied Microbiology International (AMI), celebrate the brightest minds in the field and promote the...
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Maine Gov. Mills to challenge Sen. Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say
Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican Sen. Susan Collins next year, according to two people familiar with Mills’ plans on Friday, setting up a potential matchup between the...
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What Janet Mills’ entry means for the Democratic race against Susan Collins
The likely Tuesday entrance of Gov. Janet Mills into the 2026 race against U.S. Sen. Susan Collins will instantly upend a primary contest that will also serve as a referendum over the future of the Democratic Party. Mills, 77, is a former attorney...
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Colleges with high acceptance rates whose graduates earn the most
College admissions time is an annual crossroads moment for high school seniors. There are still many eager students entering the higher education system, despite turmoil in the job market as AI replaces entry-level jobs and an uncertain economy....
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Maine man who threatened to hunt down, kill immigrants is under supervised release
A Maine man who threatened to hunt down and kill undocumented immigrants in comments posted to YouTube will be under supervised release for the next three years.Benjamin Brown, 47, of Waterville, pleaded guilty in June to making threatening...
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Maine Mariners announce plans for new practice arena in Scarborough
Team officials say the 58,000-square-foot facility at The Downs in Scarborough would expand hockey access statewide, pending town approval. SCARBOROUGH, Maine — The Maine Mariners, ECHL affiliates of the Boston Bruins, announced Friday their plans...
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Maine Marathon 2025: Community, culture, courage cross the finish line
By Éloge Willy Kaneza and Bigoro Ernest Ndayisaba On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the streets of Portland were alive with excitement as the 34th edition of the Maine Marathon brought together over 5,000 runners and thousands of spectators. The event...
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Activists Who Want to Dismantle Public Schools Now Run the Education Department
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Maine Department of Education rolls out new reading and math action plans
The Maine Department of Education unveiled new plans Thursday aimed at improving reading and math skills among students in the state.The "Maine State Reading and Math Action Plans" come after reports earlier in the year showed a decline in student...
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Maine Gov. Janet Mills set to challenge Susan Collins for US Senate seat
By Sarah Ferris, Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills is expected to announce her bid for US Senate on Tuesday, becoming the most high-profile Democrat to date to enter the race to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins, according to a source...
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Maine’s 2025 Teacher of the Year shares advice before passing the torch
Becky Hallowell is a grade four teacher at Wiscasset Elementary School with a focus on nature-based learning. WISCASSET, Maine — The 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year will be revealed next week. Ahead of the announcement, Becky Hallowell, the 2025...
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Maine Governor Janet Mills to Challenge Susan Collins for US Senate Seat
The Maine governor Janet Mills plans to officially announce on Tuesday her intention to run for the U.S. Senate, which would make her the most prominent Democrat currently entering the race against Republican Susan Collins, according to sources...
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Maine Governor Mills to launch campaign to challenge Susan Collins
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Janet Mills, the Democratic governor of Maine, is planning to announce Tuesday that she will join the race to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins, setting up a potentially fierce contest between two longtime forces in Maine politics that...
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Maine Gov. Mills will announce challenge to Sen. Collins in key 2026 Senate contest
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican Sen. Susan Collins next year, according to two people familiar with Mills’ plans. Mills’ entry into the race sets up a...
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Maine Mariners plan to build new practice facility in Scarborough
The Maine Mariners announced Friday that they have submitted plans to build a new practice facility at The Downs in Scarborough's Innovation District.According to the Mariners, the proposed 58,000-square-foot arena will serve as the team's...
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Maine Gov. Mills will announce challenge to Sen. Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican Sen. Susan Collins next year, according to two people familiar with Mills’ plans on Friday, setting up a potential...
Maine Gov. Janet Mills will challenge Sen. Susan Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran… PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by veteran Republican...
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Mainers to vote on election changes
By Andy O’Brien Early voting has begun in Maine elections, which will take place this year on November 4. On the ballot are two questions. Question 1 involves changes to election procedures in Maine. This is the text of Question 1 as it appears on...
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Maine Ranks 4th Safest State in the U.S., According to New Report
There are a ton of great reasons why Maine is an ideal state to live in. It’s beautiful, wonderfully remote, the locals are friendly, the food is exquisite, the outdoor recreation is second to none, and perhaps the best factor of all: it's...
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The Nature Conservancy in Maine to receive 2025 Austin H. Wilkins Forest Stewardship Award.
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The Nature Conservancy in Maine (TNC) will be recognized for its dedication and contributions to sustainable forest management on Thursday, October 16, 2025, during Maine TREE’s Forest Awards Night at the Morgan Hill Event Center in Hermon. The...
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