A 3D printed boat, 3Dirigo X, built by the University of Maine is launched, advancing future of maritime manufacturing
Aug 28, 2026 HAMPDEN, Maine — The University of Maine launched a 30-foot, high-performance, 3D-printed boat Friday that researchers said could help manufacturers build vessels faster, cut the need for expensive molds and adapt designs more quickly for commercial and defense use. The vessel, 3Dirigo X, was designed and manufactured at UMaine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center. It was built […]
ICE targets Maine youth after removal of legal protections
Research shows exposure to severe immigration enforcement experiences during childhood carries long-term, significant consequences for both physical and mental health. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE BY Kathryn Carley Jul 21, 2026 ICE raids continue to escalate in Maine and legal aid groups said young people are increasingly the target. For decades, unaccompanied minors who suffered abuse or neglect […]
Lure of data center derails needed housing project in rural Maine
According to the Pew Research Center, 67% of planned data centers in the U.S. are in rural areas, while 87% of existing data centers are in urban areas. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE May 26, 2026 By Julia Tilton for The Daily Yonder. Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Maine News Service for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collaboration […]
Poll shows rural ME voters changing views on government aid
A Center for Rural Strategies poll reveals a gender divide when it comes to economic concerns with 24% of rural women saying they are “very worried” about having to choose between paying for medical bills, including prescription drugs, or paying for food and utilities, compared to just 17% of rural men. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE May 14, […]
