AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMaineHealth: The MaineHealth board voted Aug. 6 to close the Damariscotta birthing unit at Lincoln Hospital, moving labor and delivery to Mid Coast Hospital starting Dec. 18 while keeping prenatal and postpartum care in Damariscotta. Local Governance: Eastport residents packed hearings to oppose an underwater AI data-center plan in the Bay of Fundy, with proposed ordinances targeting large data centers and requiring voter approval for big ocean or land developments. Research & Energy: UMaine and UMaine at Fort Kent won a $649,836 USDA grant to study better ways to produce, harvest, and transport woody biomass for energy while protecting forest ecosystems. STEM & Workforce: A free, statewide online course returns for Maine’s forest products sector careers and business opportunities, built to connect learners with industry paths. Public Safety & Science: Scarborough and marine researchers say recent white shark sightings near Pine Point involve juveniles, urging beachgoers to stay vigilant but not panic. Space/Outreach: Fort Kent Public Library hosts a live ZOOM talk Aug. 13 on “From Maine to the Moon to Mars,” aimed at young people exploring aerospace careers. Policy & Tech in Schools: A new national push continues as more states require phone bans or restrictions in K-12, with Maine included in the list of states limiting student cell use.
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