AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBack-to-School Tech Access: Maine Connectivity Authority is hosting a free virtual session Aug. 17 on Tech Help for ME, public Wi‑Fi, digital skills classes, and low-cost computer options for students and the “helpers” who support them. Public Health & Vaccines: Maine CDC says childhood vaccine guidance will stay aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics despite a Trump executive order, with Mills and medical groups criticizing the move as political. Food Security: Feeding America’s “Map the Meal Gap” finds Maine has the highest child food insecurity rate in New England (20.7% in 2024). Marine Science: Humpback whales are drawing attention in Penobscot Bay, with researchers noting more inshore sightings tied to local fish abundance. Defense Research: UMaine and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard are expanding engineering and STEM workforce training through a new partnership. Solar Science in Maine: NASA’s WB-57 high-altitude aircraft will stop in Bangor to study the Aug. 12 eclipse as the shadow crosses the Atlantic. Energy & Solar Jobs: ReVision Energy was ranked No. 1 Solar + Storage Installer in New England.
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