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ARC wraps 2026 conference season in Pretoria
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The Association of Related Churches closed its 2026 conference calendar with a two-day event in Pretoria, South Africa, on Sept. 2-3. The gathering drew church leaders from across Africa and beyond for leadership training, worship sessions and…
St. Mary's rolls out wearable duress buttons across its Maine health system
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St. Mary’s Health System has deployed Canopy Protect across all five of its locations in Maine, giving 1,220 employees wearable duress buttons to call for help discreetly.
Bird's Eye Maine marks seven years of private Casco Bay charters
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Bird’s Eye Maine is celebrating its seventh season of private boat tours on Casco Bay, built around Captain Matt Ayres’ lifelong ties to Maine’s waters.
Maine nonprofit named a global innovator in planetary health education
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The Institute for Humane Education was selected as one of 10 global innovators in planetary health education by the Villars Institute and HundrED, and it was the only U.S.-based organization in the group.
TEMO and Island Institute launch Maine electric outboard pilot
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TEMO is teaming with the Island Institute and Maine kelp farmer-fisherman Nathan Johnson on a year-long pilot testing electric propulsion in cold, demanding coastal conditions through November 2026. The project is meant to generate real-world data…
NFEC launches Maine financial education affiliate
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The National Financial Educators Council has formed the Maine Financial Educators Council as its official state chapter, aiming to expand financial education and economic empowerment programs across Maine.
Machina launches Get Maine Lobster’s first TV campaign
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Machina has launched a 30-second performance TV commercial for Get Maine Lobster, marking the seafood brand’s first move into television advertising.
RooflessSolar expands Maine community solar access with 20% guaranteed bill credits
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RooflessSolar says Maine homeowners, renters and businesses can now get a guaranteed 20% discount on community solar bill credits through CMP and Versant.
PTAG joins Autodesk Service Provider Program to boost Datum implementation
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PTAG has joined Autodesk’s Service Provider Program and is building a North American team to help major capital project owners implement Autodesk Datum.
Somerville, Quincy expand non-toxic SMART rodent control as fall approach raises risk
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Somerville and Quincy are continuing to use SMART Box traps with Modern Pest Services after a 2022 pilot showed measurable drops in rodent activity.
Modern Pest Services named USA TODAY’s top pest control company in New England
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Modern Pest Services was named USA TODAY’s 2026 Best Pest Control Company for New England, a nod to its broad pest coverage, wildlife removal work and environmentally responsible treatment options.
Navy veterans urged to seek legal help for asbestos-related cancer claims
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A veteran advocacy group is urging U.S. Navy veterans diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer or mesothelioma, and their families, to call for access to lawyers it says can improve compensation results.
Underground utility damage costs U.S. economy $83.2 billion a year
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Common Ground Alliance released a new report Wednesday estimating underground utility damage costs the U.S. $83.2 billion annually, nearly triple the long-cited $30 billion figure.
Premier Food Trucks unveils battery-powered kitchen and hits franchise milestones
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Premier Food Trucks says it has launched a battery-powered mobile kitchen system and reached a new production milestone with Cousins Maine Lobster as demand grows in the U.S. food truck market.
Kleinschmidt marks 60 years with podcast launch and employee-ownership pledge
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Kleinschmidt Associates is celebrating its 60th anniversary with companywide events, client appreciation efforts and a new podcast focused on hydropower and environmental stewardship.
Texas tops new ranking of best states for homesteading
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A new DeerBusters study ranks all 50 states on homesteading feasibility, putting Texas first and Montana and Wyoming close behind.
Kleinschmidt wins Zweig Group workplace culture award
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Kleinschmidt Associates was named a 2026 Best Firm to Work For by Zweig Group, ranking 15th in the Firm Size category and 30th in Multidiscipline.
Storage Star adds 60-plus self-storage sites in national expansion
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Storage Star acquired more than 60 self-storage properties over the last three months, pushing the company into the East Coast and broadening its reach across the Midwest, Southeast and New England.
Close Up Radio spotlights psychologist Dr. Linda Starbird
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Close Up Radio recently featured Bend, Oregon psychologist Dr. Linda Starbird, who has spent more than 40 years treating anxiety, grief, trauma and life transitions.
Lori Heseltine pushes behavioral health nursing forward
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Behavioral health nurse leader Lori Heseltine is spotlighting the need for stronger nursing education, mentorship and workforce development as healthcare faces persistent staffing gaps.
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