ORONO, Maine, Dec. 11 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * For Maine's visionaries, students and early adopters, record investment generates opportunities * Amid a dynamic funding landscape, the University of Maine concluded its 2025 fiscal year on June 30 with record productivity for the sixth consecutive year, powering expanded opportunities for students, researchers and partners statewide. Total research and development expenditures reached $297.6 million,  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 12 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * State commission hears about impacts of tariffs on Maine Yesterday, the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission held a public hearing on the impacts of federal tariffs on Maine's economy. The commission heard from members of the public, including state experts and industry leaders, about how President Donald Trump's tariffs are hurting Maine's economy and damaging the relation  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REMINDER: Susan Collins Voted Repeatedly to Gut Health Care and Spike Costs for Maine Families * Susan Collins was a pivotal vote to greenlight the Republican bill that's spiking health care costs and voted time and again against efforts to extend the Affordable Care Act's premium tax credits to stop costs rising further for Maine families. Because of Susan Collins' obstruction, Maine  more

BIDDEFORD, Maine, Dec. 12 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * Student-run research symposium at UNE draws crowd Student-led event showcases work from marine science to art and business innovation By Emme Demmendaal Undergraduate students recently took center stage at the University of New England's Fall Art and Research Symposium on the Biddeford Campus, an entirely student-organized event coordinated by the Research Experience Club. More than 40 students from  more