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Five remarkable leaders, from diverse parts of Maine and diverse occupations, are being honored this year as Mainebiz Women to Watch. Since 2009, 68 individuals have been recognized this way for work that is changing the state for the better.
Tourism providers view warming temperatures as a possible benefit with future risks, such as an increase in ticks and the unpredictability of extreme weather events.
Mainebiz catches up with six honorees from the 2021 Women to Watch to find out what's changed at their organizations over the past year and what their goals are today.
Five remarkable leaders have been named as the 2022 Mainebiz Women to Watch. They include Kelly, a liaison between UMaine and the startup community, who has helped forge partnerships that are steadily improving the state’s economy.
Thomas College President Laurie Lachance is a firm believer in the transformative power of education.
After 18 years at Chewonki, Willard Morgan will step down from his role at the end of August while Senior Vice President Nancy Kennedy will serve as acting president until a successor is named.
With higher ed schools expanding their footprints and launching new academic programs, Portland's college student population is headed toward 15,000.
Projects range from PFAS research and construction of a green "factory of the future" to workforce training programs across the state.
New programs in animal-assisted therapy and diversity, equity and inclusion are being launched as the Bangor school seeks to increase the number of fully online students in coming years.
The institute aims to provide access and affordability for students looking to up-skill, retrain or find new jobs in environmental fields.
"This program is a critical component of the all-hands-on-deck approach required to solving the shortages of key caregivers," said Steven Michaud, president of the Maine Hospital Association.
Gary Dugal brings nearly 30 years of experience in education to the role, 25 of those years at the private school and education services provider in Fairfield.
The Mechanized Logging Operations Program began its sixth certificate class in late June with introductory classes before transitioning this month to active harvesting in the woods northeast of Old Town.
The National Science Foundation funding will support preschool and kindergarten teachers' efforts to engage their students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics — through play.
The University of Maine at Augusta's aviation program prepares pilots for a range of in-demand career options, from commercial flight to public safety and health to agriculture applications.
With a free or low-cost library card, businesses across Maine can access a growing variety of resources at the Portland Public Library.