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Mölnlycke Health Care makes record €115m investment to increase manufacturing capacity
Med-Tech Insights
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July 1, 2025
Mölnlycke Health Care, a global leader in MedTech, has announced its largest investment to date: a 115 million EUR (around $135.5m at time of writing) expansion of its wound care manufacturing capacity in Brunswick, Maine, USA. This move is a key...
Maine to South Carolina: Coastal states hit 100 degrees or higher
WPDE 15 - South Carolina
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NEW YORK (AP) — A record-smashing heat wave broiled the U.S. East for another day Wednesday, even as thermometers were forecast to soon plunge by as many as 30 degrees in the same areas. The day's heat wasn't expected to be as intense as Tuesday,...
Tomgram: William D. Hartung, The Military-Industrial Complex Is Riding High
OpEdNews
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July 1, 2025
This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. While Donald Trump and crew have been altering so much and changing our world in so many ways -- if you doubt that, wave a...
Made in Maine: Shop offers quality craftsmanship, but you can’t meet the makers
Mainebiz - Oregon
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The brick-and-mortar storefront in Thomaston looks like many others in Maine, with wide windows previewing the handmade furnishings and decorations inside. Depending on when you go, you might find for sale polished wooden bird houses, colorful...
Susan Collins and other Maine politicians react to the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passing
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 1, 2025
Republicans pushed President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” through the Senate on Tuesday, with Sen. Susan Collins defecting alongside two others in her party and requiring Vice President JD Vance to cast the deciding vote. It awaits...
With Boothbay Harbor deal, Maine-based hospitality firm builds its portfolio
Mainebiz - Oregon
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The buyer of a Boothbay Harbor hotel portfolio has added it to his growing hospitality collection in the midcoast and southern Maine coastal region. A limited liability corporation, 7 Padmavati Hospitality LLC, bought the Topside Inn and the...
Maine Republican to run for governor as independent
The Center Square
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June 25, 2025
(The Center Square) — A veteran Republican Maine state lawmaker is leaving the party and running for governor as an independent candidate, saying he wants to move away from "cynicism" and "hateful rhetoric" in politics. State Sen. Rick Bennett, of...
AMP welcomes over 1,100 maritime academy graduates to the industry
Marine Log
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June 30, 2025
Written by Nick Blenkey Maine Maritime Academy graduates stand at attention at the spring commencement ceremony, May 3, 2025. [Photo: Maine Maritime Academy] The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the U.S. domestic maritime...
42 New Duplexes Officially Approved For Construction in Augusta, Maine
92 Moose - Maine
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July 1, 2025
The Augusta city Planning Board just gave the green light to a big new housing development off Riverside Drive. According to the Kennebec Journal, a new project that will bring 42 duplexes and two single-family homes to a currently undeveloped...
Why Portland, Maine Is the Perfect Long Weekend Escape
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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June 30, 2025
Boats along the pier in Portland, Maine. Photo by iStock Coastal Maine has long been one of my favorite destinations. Its stunning natural beauty, laid-back vibes, quirky small towns, and rich maritime culture make it unique. Portland, Maine, with...
Maine joins 20 states to challenge Trump administration funding cuts
FOX 23 - Maine
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BOSTON (AP) — Attorneys general from more than 20 states, including Maine, and Washington, D.C. filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging billions of dollars in funding cuts made by the Trump administration that would fund everything from crime...
Maine’s Cooper Flagg went No. 1 in the NBA Draft before the Celtics took a Spanish wing 28th. Here’s how the first round unfolded.
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Five things to know about Celtics first-round draft pick Hugo González — 12:30 a.m. By Matty Wasserman After a busy week of trade...
Maine community colleges forced to close chapter on free tuition
Mainebiz - Oregon
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This year's graduates of Maine community colleges will be the last to benefit from a free tuition program after state lawmakers declined to continue funding in the budget signed by Gov. Janet Mills on Monday. The Free College Scholarship, launched...
Maine alters packaging EPR law, to industry’s relief
Packaging Dive
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Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Maine was a trailblazer in U.S. packaging EPR when it adopted the nation’s first such law in 2021. But being the first mover, its law is structured differently than later states — such as Minnesota, Washington and...
Tourism marketing effort will focus on Maine's downtowns and local attractions
Mainebiz - Oregon
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The development of tourism marketing strategies continues to unfold. In recent years, strategies have included the Maine Office of Tourism debut of a “Destination Management Plan,” awards of marketing grants and updates to imagery and messaging...
Maine Summer Dining: 15 Outdoor Spots in Greater Portland
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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June 25, 2025
Here's to sunshine, fresh air, and making the most of everything Maine has to offer during these very short summer months. From camping and hiking to boating, swimming, and taking in breathtaking views, the state’s natural beauty is second to...
Maine Ensures Free Summer Meals for Children Through USDA Program
The Calais Advertiser - Maine
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June 25, 2025
Jayna Smith [email protected] As the school year comes to an end, Maine is once again stepping up to ensure no child goes hungry during the summer months. Thanks to the continued support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, children across the...
Maine switches to solar powered oyster farming
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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The barge was built by New Gloucester-based Shred Electric. Shred has also fabricated a custom, 26-foot aluminum work boat powered by a large electric outboard. It can transport oysters and keep them cool in a solar and battery charged...
Storms move into Maine and a few could be severe
WMTW 8 - Maine
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July 1, 2025
Tuesday starts off with dense fog across the area, with visibility dropping to under a quarter mile. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through 8 a.m. Clouds and fog will linger through lunchtime, especially along the Midcoast. A few light rain...
Maine legislators honor late paramedic for decades of service
EMS1 - Texas
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June 24, 2025
By Dana Richie Portland Press Herald AUGUSTA, Maine — State legislators presented an in-memoriam legislative sentiment honoring the life and legacy of Lt. Shannon Haley, a paramedic with the Scarborough Fire Department, earlier this month. Haley,...