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All in the family: In 2026, a surge of politicians' kids are running for office
As voters clamor for change, a new generation of Pelosis, Kennedys, Kings and other powerful families are stepping up to keep their political legacies alive.
League of Women Voters of Maine joins voter privacy suit
The larger concern for the league and others is that the DOJ could use the data to remove people they believe to be non-citizens from the voter rolls.
Maine among 19 states suing HHS over youth gender-affirming care
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people.
Maine suspends payments to Portland health care provider accused of fraud
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is also seeking financial information about Gateway Community Services as part of its investigation into suspected fraud in Minnesota.
Maine's got game: Sports stories that made headlines in 2025
From pro teams to the college scene, it’s been a bustling year for the sports business in Maine.
'Fragmented' Microsoft tools undercut efficiency at Amazon and Whole Foods, internal Deloitte review found
Whole Foods' use of Microsoft 365 apps remained disconnected from Amazon, leading to inefficiencies and security concerns, a Deloitte review found.
30 Years of Standing for Science and Equity
This month, AVAC marked our 30th anniversary. Over three decades, the HIV field has evolved dramatically—but what we do, and why we do it, has remained constant: standing for science, equity, and community leadership, and ensuring evidence drives decisions that affect people’s lives. We’ve been able to do this work because of your partnership and […]
Elon Musk takes dig at Waymo after San Francisco blackout
Elon Musk mocks Waymo after rival's self-driving cars stopped at intersections during San Francisco power outage, while claiming Tesla's robotaxi remained unaffected.
Confirmed Line-Ups: Manchester City vs West Ham (Premier League)
Manchester City take on West Ham on matchday 17 of the Premier League campaign at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The Blues have won their last six games in all competitions and remained on A...
Orioles Continue Hot Offseason, Improve Rotation With Impact Trade
The Baltimore Orioles have had one of the most active and successful offseasons in Major League Baseball, having already added Pete Alonso, Ryan Helsley, and Taylor Ward to their roster entering Friday. Even so, Orioles PBO Mike Elias has remained under intense pressure to fill Baltimore’s most glaring need: starting pitching. Baltimore has two talented […]
Inflation remained elevated in November as Fed considers pausing interest rate cuts
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November consumer price index which showed that CPI inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate.
FDA Commissioner on Covid Vaccine Safety and Men’s Health
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary says the agency has no plans to put a black box warning on Covid-19 vaccines. He says a recommendation was made, but it won't be adopted since the vaccines have changed since they first came out. He speaks with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Waterville business accelerator's new program manager brings business, policy experience
Jeff Frank brings a diverse background in private-sector innovation, public policy and community development to his new role at Dirigo Labs.
Marathon Health opens private healthcare clinic in Vestal. Who it serves
Maine-Endwell and Owego-Apalachin are offering "a departure from status quo healthcare."
Governance and responsible business
We're integrating sustainability and responsible business conduct into all our processes and decision-making
Business School Undergrads Are Still Coming — But They’re Taking Longer To Decide
Applications to undergraduate business programs climbed 38% over five years, but global enrollment remained largely flat.
Teen’s video a ‘Breakthrough’ in science communication
Seventeen-year-old Grace Lee from Chula Vista is gaining national attention as a finalist in the global Breakthrough Junior Challenge, an annual competition that invites students to create original videos explaining complex scientific ideas in creative and engaging ways. Founded in 2015, the contest encourages young people to break down advanced scientific theories using imagination and storytelling— “Steven Spielberg meets Albert Einstein,” as organizers describe it. Lee’s submission centers on the principle of least time in physics, a concept that explains why light always travels the path that takes the least amount of time. To bring the idea to life, she used intricate origami characters and stop-motion animation, along with simple at-home experiments, she said. “The fact that light always travels via the path that takes the least amount of time sounds simple at first, but nature is full of surprises,” she said. “This principle is actually very profound and underlies many different fields in physics that seem completely unrelated, from optics to Newton’s laws to Einstein’s theory of relativity.” Also, origami has long been one of her passions and integrating it into her project felt natural. She often makes origami gifts for friends and teaches origami in her school clubs. “A single 10-second scene would take hours to craft,” she said, noting the mixture of stop-motion and post-production editing required to animate expressions and movement. To ensure the science remained accurate and accessible, she spent time reading books and online resources, writing a script, creating a storyboard, and filming and editing repeatedly until the visuals worked.The experiments were among the biggest challenges. To demonstrate water waves, she used everyday household items — “a spatula and an electric toothbrush to vibrate the waves, glass in a baking pan for different depths, and an iPhone flashlight so the waves would be visible.” She also put careful thought into explaining the principle through analogies, including a gingerbread man and a fox. “Analogies and visuals are incredibly important,” she said. “Visual demonstrations allow viewers to see how the science actually works.” Beyond the competition, Lee is deeply involved in science leadership and advocacy. She serves as International President of miRcore, the world’s largest student computational biology organization, with 136 chapters across five countries. She leads a 20-member executive board, organizes outreach connecting schools worldwide, and has helped run workshops at locations including Scripps Research Institute and the University of Michigan. “I used to be intimidated,” she said, but she gradually grew her skills and confidence. “Now I am no longer afraid to use my voice and enthusiasm to bring out the best in others.” Her research experience includes two peer-reviewed papers on asthma and vaping. Misconceptions around vaping, she said, show why clear science communication matters. “Our research shows that there is long-term harm to your lungs on the cellular level that isn’t obvious unless you come down with an illness like the flu,” she said. Lee also founded Full Hearts at Eastlake High School, transforming the small club into one of the school’s largest, with hands-on service projects in partnership with local nonprofits. She continues mentoring younger students to sustain the mission. If she wins the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, Grace hopes the $100,000 science lab prize for her school will expand opportunities for students who have limited access to equipment and hands-on science outside the classroom.
Franklin County commissioners weigh health insurance stipend
A resolution would take health stipends away from all commissioners, conforming to budget cuts made by a county’s Budget Advisory Committee.
Portland approves plan for what will be Maine’s tallest building
The new building will have condominiums, a hotel, retail space and a restaurant.
New mental health crisis center planned for Lewiston
Spurwink, which opened Maine's first Crisis Receiving Center in 2022, has been awarded a grant to open the new facility
China Is Heading for Another ‘Lackluster’ Economic Health Check
Key economic data for November are set to show China’s domestic demand remained subdued — or even weakened further — offsetting the country’s solid performance in exports.
Several Subway shops in Maine close as state revokes business certificates
Several Subway restaurants in Maine, owned by MTF Subs, were abruptly closed after the state revoked their business registration certificates Wednesday.
Maine lawmaker plans to submit mental health resources bill for heritage industries
A state senator plans to submit a bill in Augusta which would seek to address a lack of mental health resources.
Prairie strips can rapidly improve soil health
Prairie strips can improve measures of soil health faster than expected, according to new research by Iowa State University scientists working in cooperation with the Soil Health Institute. Earlier studies have shown that prairie strips established in approximately 10% of a field can significantly increase biodiversity and pollinator habitat, reduce erosion and improve water quality. However, strips’ impacts on soil health have remained largely unexamined until now. Findings published recently in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation showed that prairie strips improved a number of soil health measures within 10-12 years.
Maine Human Rights Commission adds MSAD 52 to lawsuit over transgender sports policies
The Maine Human Rights Commissions is adding a sixth school district to their lawsuit over transgender policies.
In Focus Maine: Biddeford
@BiddMECity Mayor-elect, Liam LaFountain, @heartbiddeford Exec Director Deliliah talk with In Focus host @Bree.Driscoll about Biddeford’s revitalization, the holidays and the future.
'Maddie Moo Designs': Maine girl builds profitable sticker business
We love to highlight local makers and businesses here on ARC Maine, and one young entrepreneur is using her father as inspiration.
Fed's favored inflation gauge shows consumer prices remained elevated in September
The Commerce Department's delayed September PCE inflation report showed that inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target ahead of a central bank decision next week.
Trump and Mamdani talked again. Did they clash on cost of living?
While the New York mayor-elect said the two discussed addressing cost of living, what remained out of the talk may affect the budding relationship.
Connecting Maine: how fiber internet is fueling small business growth
For one Boothbay Harbor business, broadband has helped them grow online sales and reliably process credit cards during busy in-store hours.
Army veteran to challenge LePage in Maine 2nd CD primary
When asked about facing former Gov. LePage, a well-known opponent, Clark said he wants to give voters a choice.