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Aquaculture Innovation in Midcoast Maine: Engineers are testing a solar-powered floating conveyor for oyster farming, moving baskets between water and air and targeting up to 125,000 oysters per year from a single raft. Public Safety Tech Under Scrutiny: Lewiston’s use of Flock license-plate cameras is drawing questions after records show hundreds of searches tied to outside agencies, even as police say access is controlled and reviewed. Food Safety Watch: Maine is among states affected by the cyclospora outbreak, with federal probes still lacking named food sources beyond the Taylor Farms cluster. Rural Health + AI: Maine is seeking federal Rural Health Transformation funding and says it may use AI to modernize rural care, alongside staffing and transportation fixes. Wildlife + Coastal Risk: Maine DMR is urging beachgoers to use caution as white shark sightings rise, with guidance aimed at reducing risky swimmer behavior. Education Spotlight: Bangor Daily News highlights three educators’ take on why Maine schools are struggling—too much complexity, inconsistent standards, and funding gaps. ICE Shock Gloves Controversy: DHS procurement notices say ICE could buy electric shock gloves, a move criticized by civil rights and use-of-force experts. Infrastructure Update: MaineDOT is investigating the Old Town bridge collapse that injured workers, with details still limited. Shark Science: Maine researchers tagged their first white shark and are partnering on juvenile white shark research to inform future offshore wind planning.

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Gaspar DaSilva Returning to Maine After Nearly Seven Months in ICE Custody

Gaspar DaSilva Returning to Maine After Nearly Seven Months in ICE Custody

A Maine oyster farm is testing a solar-powered floating conveyor that moves oyster baskets through water and air; one raft is designed for 125,000 oysters a year

A Maine oyster farm is testing a solar-powered floating conveyor that moves oyster baskets through water and air; one raft is designed for 125,000 oysters a year

What 3 educators told us about the problems facing Maine schools

What 3 educators told us about the problems facing Maine schools

Flagg twins give back to Maine’s youngsters through basketball camp in Orono

Flagg twins give back to Maine’s youngsters through basketball camp in Orono

Maine to explore the role of AI in rural health care

Maine to explore the role of AI in rural health care


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Aug. 14, 2026

Maine DOE Update – August 14, 2026

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Aug. 14, 2026

DMR Teams Up with UMass Dartmouth and UMaine to Research Juvenile White Sharks

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Maine CDC: Childhood Vaccine Guidance Remains Unchanged Following Federal Action

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Maine CDC: Childhood Vaccine Guidance Remains Unchanged Following Federal Action

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Maine DOE School Nurse Summer Institute Brings Maine Nurses Together for Professional Learning and Collaboration

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