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Data Analytics Students Help ME Air Ambulance Service Respond Faster
When LifeFlight of Maine gets a call, someone is usually having a life-threatening medical crisis. It could be that a motorcycle rider has crashed and is badly injured. Or that a person having a stroke at a small, rural hospital needs to be transported to a larger facility better equipped to help them.
UMaine System reducing physical footprint in face of online learning and declining enrollment
The University of Maine System is selling a midcoast educational center that has been devoid of degree-seeking students since 2020. With this sale, the system is continuing to reduce its physical footprint as students shift to online courses amid a system-wide enrollment decline. At a Monday meeting in Orono, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously […] The post UMaine System reducing physical footprint in face of online learning and declining enrollment appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Gang responsible for violent crimes in 7 states based in Maine, authorities say
Three Mainers are accused of being part of a violent, multi-state gang that had its central base in Gardiner. According to the Kennebec Journal, seven total suspects have been indicted. They’re facing charges in Pennsylvania. Police say the Fentanyl Robbery Gang or FRG is responsible for at least four...
US Treasury’s new Direct File system advances tax fairness. Maine should opt in.
For years, advocates have called for a free tax filing system to allow Americans to directly file their taxes with the IRS. But the powerful lobby of tax prep corporations prevented and delayed the IRS from being adequately funded to allow a Direct File system to be developed, until now. The Inflation Reduction Act increased […] The post US Treasury’s new Direct File system advances tax fairness. Maine should opt in. appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
This Maine program helps former youth-in-care get a place of their own
PORTLAND, Maine — According to official recent U.S. Census data, there are more than 2,000 kids in foster care in Maine. About 100 kids age out of the system annually when they turn 18 and become a legal adult, but some can extend state care services until they are 21 years old.
Littleton and Island Falls to get $1.5 million in congressional funds
Two Aroostook County municipalities will receive funding from the Maine Fiscal Year 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations bill advanced by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, who is vice chairwoman of the appropriations committee. The funding, officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee last week, is...
$7.4M in federal funding on its way to Maine groups fighting food insecurity
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Maine school districts will soon get a funding boost when it comes to providing healthy, locally grown meals. The nonprofit Full Plates Full Potential was awarded $7.4 million in School Food System Innovation Grants as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative.
K-9 Finds Missing 75-Year-Old Man Alive In Maine Bog After 4 Days
Last week, 75-year-old Michael Altmaier of New Sharon, Maine, went missing after leaving for a meeting in a nearby town. His car was found four days later at the Mount Blue State Park scenic overlook outside the town of Weld. The next morning, the Maine Warden Service began searching for Altmaier.
UScellular Continues Network Capacity Expansion
UScellular (NYSE: USM) continues network expansion in different parts of its 21 state operating territory, in mostly rural areas. Through a novel master streetlight attachment agreement signed with the Town of Rumford, ME, UScellular has completed its deployment of the Ericsson Street Radio 4402, a small cell platform created in collaboration with Ubicquia.
Motorcycle Ride to Benefit 4-Year-Old Maine Girl for Life-Saving Surgery
4-year-old Aubrey from Gardiner is sadly fighting for her life. She is strong and spirited, and is battling a severe heart defect and bad lungs. Now, her life depends on a big operation. She needs a heart and lung transplant, but because of how expensive this surgery is, Aubrey needs our help.
New aviation technician program at UMA takes flight this fall
AUGUSTA, Maine — This fall, the University of Maine at Augusta is set to launch a new aviation program geared toward mechanics and technicians. It's called the Aviation Maintenance Technician School and the program is the first of its kind in the state. Maria Wilcox has been in the...
Waterville first responders undergoing national emergency response training
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Waterville first responders are taking part in active shooter training this week. ALERRT, or Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training, is a week-long session focused on perfecting a community’s response to active shooter situations and other emergency incidents. The goal by the end of the...
Daughter of former police chief gives back to department
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The Augusta Police Department received quite the donation this morning. Sandra Arbour, daughter of former police chief Edouard Arbour, gifted the department with two of Arbour’s firearms he received at his retirement. Arbour was chief from 1960 to1968. He had worked in various roles throughout...
Habitat for Humanity building a house for a veteran
OAKLAND, Maine (WABI) - The Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity and other local companies are building a house for a veteran. After a recent announcement that the Waterville Habitat for Humanity ReStore would be closing at the end of July, they decided to pivot their main focuses on building and repairing houses for people in need.
Maine shoemaker crafts footwear for Olympic opening and closing ceremonies
The Olympics are just over a week away and when the nearly 600 athletes competing join together at the opening ceremony, they will be wearing shoes made in Maine. Rancourt and Co. in Lewiston designed the Buck Shoe for both the opening and closing ceremonies. They were chosen to make...
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