EMS Leadership: Dr. Matt Sholl retires as Maine EMS State Medical Director after more than two decades, overseeing millions of 911 responses and repeated outbreak planning. Supreme Court & Sports Policy: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld transgender athlete bans, but Maine’s current policy allowing students to compete based on gender identity appears unaffected. Biomedical Research Spotlight: UMaine rising senior Autumn Perley earns a 2026 Goldwater Scholarship for biomedical research on infectious disease, virology, and cancer. Wildlife Science: UMaine researchers report woodcock may aggressively defend nests against deer, adding a surprising twist to how shorebirds handle nest predators. Coastal Engineering: A new look at sea-level rise and land subsidence highlights what civil engineers can do as coastal cities face sinking and flooding risks. Utilities & Water: Unitil completes its purchase of two New Hampshire water companies from the Aquarion Water Authority, expanding regulated service to about 11,000 customers. Right-to-Repair: A new map says Maine and Massachusetts are among the few states with comprehensive automotive right-to-repair protections. Tech Infrastructure: GoNetspeed plans a $43M fiber expansion into four New Jersey communities, underscoring ongoing broadband buildouts.