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  Mainers to decide on $65 million in bonds on Nov. 5 by Jim Leonard AUGUSTA — Bond measures totaling $65 million will be placed on Maine’s Nov. 5 ballot. Questions 2 through 4 address funding for technology, community infrastructure, and the maintenance of outdoor trails throughout the state. All three of the bond issues were referred to the Nov. 5 ballot by the state Legislature. A two-thirds majority (66.67%) vote is required during one legislative session for the State Legislature to place a bond issue on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 101 votes in the Maine House of Representatives and 24 votes in the Maine Senate, assuming no vacancies. State bond issues require the governor’s signature to be referred to the ballot. The wording of each bond measure is as follows: Question 2: Authorize $25 million in general obligation bonds for research, development, and commercialization of for Maine-based public and private institutions in support of technology innovation. The legisla

Hi everyone! This past summer, I was a SURP intern and now I am working full-time as a Research Assistant in the Lynes Lab. I recently graduated from Colby College with a double major in Biology and Classical Civilization (the study of ancient Greece and Rome), where I also played offensive line for the football team. In the near future, I am planning on pursing an accelerated nursing degree and hope to work at Maine Medical Center.  When I am not working, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family, spending time at the lake, watching anime, and going to the gym. I also enjoy bird watching and recently joined a bowling league with my father. I am very excited to be working here and continuing my research from this past summer! Attached are some photos: one of my family at my little sister's high school graduation and another of me presenting at the summer intern final presentations.

 publishsed in eLife Point of View: Applied research won’t flourish without basic science Jon R Lorsch, Lawrence A Tabak, Monica M Bertagnolli National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health, United States ;   National Institutes of Health, United States Sep 10, 2024   https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.102368 It often seems as if there is a pendulum that swings back and forth in science policy circles, sometimes favoring curiosity-driven basic science, and other times championing outcomes-based applied research. At the moment, applied research seems to be favored, with much attention focused on how the research enterprise can most effectively translate existing scientific information into solutions to real-world problems, including new diagnostics and therapies for diseases. Examples of this in the United States include the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health ( ARPA-H ), which was set up in 2022, and  CARE for Health , a primary care-based clinical re

  Hello MHIR,   We hope that you continue to take care of yourselves and each other.* Are you still registered to vote? How to make sure you’re up to date. Maine one of 17 U.S. states likely to see northern lights Thursday night Roux Institute breaks ground on Portland Campus Talkspace therapy is now available through the MaineHealth Resources for Living, Employee Assistance Program *These suggestions might not be supportive to you, and that’s ok!! Drop us a line to tell us about what has been.   P.S., Many NYT and HBR articles are free through MH – The MH Library can assist with access at  library@mainehealth.org Please NOTE: If titles are listed, they have been COPIED EXACTLY from the news source; this is intended to help with links being searchable. If you would like to read one of these articles and it is behind a paywall, please request it from the library Uplifting News and Empowering Information    Minnesota is leading the way on transgender rights   How a new FDA requirement co

Please consider this bond issue, which will be on our November ballot. If approved, this would provide $25 million to Maine Technology Institute, which will determine a competitive process for applying for these funds in the following sectors: Biotechnology, Composites and Advanced Materials, Environmental Technologies, Forest Products and Agriculture, Information Technology, Marine Technology and Aquaculture, and Precision Manufacturing.    Maine Question 2 , the   Science and Technology Research and Commercialization Bond Issue , is on the   ballot   in   Maine   as a   legislatively referred bond question   on   November 5, 2024 . [1] A  "yes"  vote  supports  authorizing $25 million in general obligation bonds to the Maine Technology Institute for research, development, and commercialization of Maine-based public and private institutions in support of technological innovation. A  "no"  vote  opposes  authorizing $25 million in general obligation bonds to the Mai

  Sustainable Scarborough Day Sunday, October 6, 2024 10:00am-2:00pm Wentworth School 20 Quentin Drive, Scarborough Celebrate being green in your community! The Town of Scarborough is hosting its second annual Sustainable Scarborough Day, bringing together everyone from the environmentally conscious to the eco-curious for a day of learning and fun. Meet with experts, local businesses, nonprofits, and enthusiasts on topics ranging from sustainable living, efficient homes, transportation, landscapes, recreation, waste management, land conservation, and climate action. All activities will be based at Wentworth School. Test drive an electric vehicle, listen to some live music, attend a workshop, do a fun, hands-on activity, learn from experts. This is a family friendly event with activities for all ages! Food Trucks Come hungry! Local food businesses  Terra Firma  and  Nate & Ollie's Rolled Ice Cream  will have food available for purchase.     Live Music Get ready to boogie! The  M