Rural Health & Fraud: Vice President J.D. Vance spotlighted Medicaid fraud in Maine, arguing that cracking down on waste and abuse could help rural hospitals without simply adding more money. STEM Scholarships: Unitil’s Scholarship Fund awarded $5,000 STEM scholarships to students from Maine and New England, including Brewer’s Julia Spencer and Hampden’s Coleman Chase. Data Centers & Regulation: A Missouri story shows how fast data-center growth is outpacing local rules, pushing communities toward moratoriums and contentious votes. Maine Air National Guard Logistics: Maine’s 101st Air Refueling Wing supported Operation Epic Fury by moving hundreds of thousands of pounds of cargo and thousands of passengers. Hydrogen Balloon Crossing: A hydrogen-powered balloon launched from Presque Isle is now over the Atlantic, aiming for a historic trans-Atlantic crossing to Europe. Public Health (Lyme): A rare Lyme strain (Borrelia mayonii) was reported in a New York adult as tick-borne cases surge. Maine Education: Maine DOE announced a statewide screener review project for early literacy, plus summer student interns and national recognition for a Hampden Academy Latin teacher. Marine Science: Bowdoin research identified a beneficial microorganism (Daphnia ambigua) in West Harbor Pond, linking salinity to lake health. Climate Extremes: Greenfield, MA saw record May heat, with researchers pointing to greenhouse-gas-driven odds of extreme temperatures. Cyber Safety: A World Cup travel guide urged people to protect private data on public Wi-Fi, including using VPNs and avoiding risky logins.