Maine Department of Transportation

New Certification for Safety Professionals Focuses on Behavioral Health and Well-Being

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Monday, August 28, 2023

BOSTON, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of workplace wellness programs with expertise in construction wellness, announces a Workplace Well-Being for Safety Professionals Certification (WWSP-10) for professionals seeking to expand their expertise on facilitating the integration of safety and wellness at their job site and organization. The certification program offers targeted techniques to add to safety professionals' skillset, with a primary focus on best practices for fostering a safe and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive.

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  • The certification program offers targeted techniques to add to safety professionals' skillset, with a primary focus on best practices for fostering a safe and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive.
  • Total worker health provides another perspective that is often overlooked when discussing safety," says Jamie Evans, Director of Safety for Turner Construction.
  • We are excited to announce this certification as another tool safety professionals can utilize to not only enhance safety on the jobsite but strengthen their own understanding of the connection between well-being and safety."
  • Total worker health provides another perspective that is often overlooked when discussing safety," says Jamie Evans, Director of Safety for Turner Construction.

FTC Policy Director Issues Statement Commending Maine’s Repeal of Certificate of Public Advantage Law

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Monday, June 19, 2023

Maine Governor Janet Mills signed the bill on April 24, 2023.

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  • Maine Governor Janet Mills signed the bill on April 24, 2023.
  • In response to this news, the FTC Office of Policy Planning Director Elizabeth Wilkins issued this statement:
    “We are heartened to learn that Maine has repealed its Certificate of Public Advantage law, and that the FTC’s COPA policy paper was influential in this outcome.
  • FTC staff has spent significant time and effort studying the effects of COPAs in healthcare markets.
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FTC Policy Director Issues Statement Commending Maine’s Repeal of Certificate of Public Advantage Law

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 19, 2023

Maine Governor Janet Mills signed the bill on April 24, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Maine Governor Janet Mills signed the bill on April 24, 2023.
  • In response to this news, the FTC Office of Policy Planning Director Elizabeth Wilkins issued this statement:
    “We are heartened to learn that Maine has repealed its Certificate of Public Advantage law, and that the FTC’s COPA policy paper was influential in this outcome.
  • FTC staff has spent significant time and effort studying the effects of COPAs in healthcare markets.
  • Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, read our blogs, and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources.

Husson University’s School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management Honored at 2023 Governor's Conference on Tourism

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

BANGOR, MAINE, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Husson University’s School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management was honored at the 2023 Maine Tourism Awards on March 28, 2023.

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  • BANGOR, MAINE, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Husson University’s School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management was honored at the 2023 Maine Tourism Awards on March 28, 2023.
  • [1] Together with industry and community partners, the School has established strong relationships that introduce students to tourism job opportunities.
  • [2] ”
    The School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management is part of Husson University’s College of Business.
  • The person who accepted the award on behalf of Husson University was Dr. Lee Speronis, an assistant dean, associate professor and the director of the School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management.

FirstLight Announces Expansion of Residential Broadband in Maine

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The expansion of FirstLight’s Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in Maine is a direct response to increased demand for powerful, reliable residential Internet access to support important initiatives like telehealth, remote learning and remote work.

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  • The expansion of FirstLight’s Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in Maine is a direct response to increased demand for powerful, reliable residential Internet access to support important initiatives like telehealth, remote learning and remote work.
  • According to the Maine Department of Labor’s Center for Workforce Research and Information, Maine has about 160,000 jobs that were recently identified as being remote.
  • FirstLight has completed the "make ready" stage of the project and is currently in the construction phase, with installations underway.
  • FirstLight currently has 3,600 fiber route miles in Maine, which serves enterprise, carrier and residential customers, and anticipates building an additional 121 route miles of fiber by year-end.

2023 Best Wellness Employer Certification Survey Open for Employers

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Monday, December 5, 2022

HINGHAM, Mass., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Workdays, a leader in workplace wellness programs, announces the 2023 Best Wellness Employer survey is open and employers can submit an application for the program's 2023 certification. Developed by Wellness Workdays in collaboration with experts from Harvard Medical School and other industry experts, the Best Wellness Employer initiative recognizes the significant accomplishments of employers dedicated to improving employee wellbeing. Researchers will utilize the reported data to help build knowledge and advance the field of worksite wellness with a focus on current practices and wellness outcomes. Responses from applicants are kept strictly confidential and anonymous with no identification of any employer.

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  • HINGHAM, Mass., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Workdays, a leader in workplace wellness programs, announces the 2023 Best Wellness Employer survey is open and employers can submit an application for the program's 2023 certification.
  • Developed by Wellness Workdays in collaboration with experts from Harvard Medical School and other industry experts, the Best Wellness Employer initiative recognizes the significant accomplishments of employers dedicated to improving employee wellbeing.
  • The Best Wellness Employer certification provides an opportunity for organizations of all sizes to highlight the successes of their wellness programs.
  • The survey for the 2023 certification can be completed on the Best Wellness Employer website LINK.

I-95 Piscataqua River Bridge Wins 2022 ACEC Maine Engineering Excellence Award

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

TYLin, a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm, announces that the I-95 Piscataqua River Bridge has won the 2022 Honor Award for Traffic Management and Planning in the American Council of Engineering Companies of Maine (ACEC Maine) Engineering Excellence Awards competition.

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  • TYLin, a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm, announces that the I-95 Piscataqua River Bridge has won the 2022 Honor Award for Traffic Management and Planning in the American Council of Engineering Companies of Maine (ACEC Maine) Engineering Excellence Awards competition.
  • The busiest and most important bridge in the State of Maine, the I-95 Piscataqua River Bridge is the only interstate highway connection between Maine and the rest of the country.
  • The project represents the first major rehabilitation of the bridge since its construction in 1972 and was completed with little to no impact on traffic.
  • The iconic I-95 Piscataqua River Bridge is now in good condition and meets all current safety standards, which means everyone can feel safe and confident as they cross high above the Piscataqua River for many years to come.

Polaris Donates $110,000 to Local Off-Road and Snow Riding Clubs with T.R.A.I.L.S. Grants

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Since it was founded in 2006, the program has supported more than 346 off-road and ATV organizations with more than $3 million in grants.

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  • Since it was founded in 2006, the program has supported more than 346 off-road and ATV organizations with more than $3 million in grants.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Giving back to local riding clubs through our T.R.A.I.L.S.
  • Grants is one way Polaris helps maintain and create safe and enjoyable riding experiences for all, said Steve Menneto, president of Polaris Off Road.
  • We were, however, able to submit an application for support from Polaris through the Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S.

FCC Grants Applied Information 10th Experimental License for C-V2X Connected Vehicle Testing

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Applied Information, Inc .

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  • The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Applied Information, Inc .
  • its 10th experimental license for testing Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) connected vehicle applications.
  • The latest license is for testing in Brunswick, ME in cooperation with the Maine Department of Transportation.
  • Applied Information is committed to improving roadway safety by developing connected vehicle applications with our public and private sector partners, said Bryan Mulligan, Applied Information President.

Wellness Workdays Announces Certified Health and Wellness Coach Certification with a Focus on Positive Mental Health Outcomes for Participants

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

HINGHAM, Mass., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of workplace wellness programs, announces a Certified Health and Wellness Coach certification. The certification is for health professionals looking to become a leading health and wellness coach who can facilitate optimal behavior change and empower clients to self-discover healthy lifestyles and approaches.

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  • Wellness Workdays announces a Certified Health and Wellness Coach certification.
  • HINGHAM, Mass., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of workplace wellness programs, announces a Certified Health and Wellness Coach certification.
  • The certification is for health professionals looking to become a leading health and wellness coach who can facilitate optimal behavior change and empower clients to self-discover healthy lifestyles and approaches.
  • We saw a need for a comprehensive, evidence-based certification that focuses on achieving positive mental health outcomes for participants, their families, and their employers," said Debra Wein, Founder and CEO of Wellness Workdays.