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pressherald.com > 02/20/2026 > university-of-maine-researchers-develop-a-lifesaving-breast-cancer-detection-tool-that-uses-artificial-intelligence

University of Maine researchers develop a lifesaving breast cancer detection tool that uses artificial intelligence

22+ hour, 53+ min ago  (565+ words) Lifesaving research is taking place at the University of Maine in Orono. A research team, led by a PhD student and recent graduate, has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to improve early detection of breast cancer. It has…...

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pressherald.com > 02/20/2026 > engineers-week-2026

Special Section: Engineers Week 2026

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (108+ words) Annual engineering gathering for all-ages shows off Maine-made innovation and technology Inspiring and Empowering Young Community Changemakers in Western Maine What to know about engineering degrees and related career opportunities in Maine After completing a multi-year drinking water delivery project…...

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pressherald.com > 02/20/2026 > our-engineers-and-designers-are-embarked-on-a-mission-that-matters-designing-the-worlds-most-advanced-and-capable-ships

Our Engineers and Designers are embarked on a mission that matters: designing the world’s most advanced and capable ships

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (327+ words) The Engineers and Designers of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works are building the future of the U.S. Navy, putting their creativity, knowledge and skill into building the ships our country's Sailors depend on to defend freedom of navigation around the world…...

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pressherald.com > 02/20/2026 > crypto-mining-is-not-for-maine-letter

Cryptocurrency mining is not for Maine | Letter

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (237+ words) Maine's top source for news and information. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles…...

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pressherald.com > 02/18/2026 > new-details-emerge-about-proposed-southern-maine-data-center

New details emerge about proposed southern Maine data center

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (388+ words) A state lawmaker and local water district official have confirmed new details about the proposed development of a large data center in southern Maine. David Parent, superintendent of the Sanford Water District, said developers are eyeing parcels of land along…...

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pressherald.com > 02/18/2026 > beware-of-scams-targeting-older-citizens-column

Beware of scams targeting older citizens | Column

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (651+ words) But," I replied, it's got a State of Maine .gov heading. It looks real!" It took me a minute to get past the threats of losing my license and car registration to realize all of the red flags for a…...

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pressherald.com > 02/17/2026 > filmmaker-frederick-wiseman-a-longtime-maine-resident-dies-at-96

Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, a longtime Maine resident, dies at 96

4+ day, 22+ min ago  (453+ words) Frederick Wiseman famously avoided using narrators or talking-head commentators in his documentaries. He wanted his films" subjects to speak for themselves, and the viewers to think for themselves. "I don"t like to be told what to think," he told…...

The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 02/13/2026 > is-a-large-data-center-coming-to-southern-maine

Is a large data center coming to southern Maine?

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (15+ words) Is a large data center coming to southern Maine?Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram...

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pressherald.com > 02/11/2026 > citing-ai-maine-lawmakers-are-close-to-passing-strict-data-privacy-measure

Citing AI, Maine lawmakers are close to passing strict data privacy measure

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (397+ words) The Maine House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced a measure that would limit the amount of digital data that businesses and other groups can collect and use to target consumers with advertisements. The bill, sponsored Rep. Amy Kuhn, D-Falmouth, would…...

The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 02/11/2026 > celebrate-catherine-ohara-by-rewatching-and-laughing-at-her-best-work

Celebrate Catherine O’Hara by rewatching – and laughing at – her best work

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (288+ words) Mourning the death of an entertainer is inherently selfish." As much as we leap to social media to shout, "The hell with you, 2026," and express our admiration (as much as the character limit allows), what we're really upset about is…...