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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Synergy CHC Reports its Eighth Consecutive Quarter of Profitability and its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

Appoints Jaime Fickett as Permanent Chief Financial Officer

WESTBROOK, Maine, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synergy CHC Corp. (NASDAQ: SNYR) (“Synergy” or the “Company”), a provider of consumer health care and lifestyle products, is announcing its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024.

“We are pleased to report another fantastic year. We had another full year of

Celebrating April as Bilingual and Multilingual Advocacy Month: Maine DOE Highlights Seal of Biliteracy Growth and Seeks Your Input

April is National Bilingual and Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, a time to celebrate the incredible benefits of multilingualism and raise awareness about language learning across our communities. The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is proud to honor and promote the Seal of

In Radio Address, Governor Mills Warns Against 'Rushed and Reckless' Cuts to Social SecurityAdministration


In her Radio Address this weekend, Governor Janet Mills said the Federal government should uphold its commitment to Maine seniors and prevent "rushed and reckless cuts" to the Social Security Administration, amid growing reports of plans to reduce staff, curtail services by phone, and close field offices.

Governor Mills noted that Maine has the oldest median age in the nation and

The National Lightning Safety Council Reiterates Stance on Outdated Outdoor Safety Messaging

Don’t crouch when lightning is overhead! Staying outdoors during a thunderstorm only prolongs your risk of being struck by lightning. The National Lightning Safety Council is reminding the public that the best plan of action is to move as fast as you can

Forget the crouch! Staying outdoors during a thunderstorm only prolongs your risk of being struck by lightning. The best plan of action is to move as fast as you can to a safer place when thunderstorm conditions are present.

Educators and weather broadcasters urged to stop citing outdated lightning safety recommendation known as the "crouch"

CUMBERLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Misinformation about lightning safety continues to circulate through the internet and social media. To help protect the

Free Diabetes Care Offered to Community Health Options Members through Blue Circle Health

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Blue Circle will offer endocrinology care, nutrition advice, peer support, counseling and other services through phone, text and video calls.

Type 1 diabetes if a lifelong condition. For many adults, managing their disease understandably takes a back seat to the complexities of life—work, family responsibilities and even social activities.”
— Dr. Lori Tishler, chief medical officer

NEW GLOUCESTER, ME, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Community Health Options' Members with Type 1 diabetes can get free virtual care, education and support through a

Saturday, March 29, 2025

WestConn Overpowers Southern Maine 25-5

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GORHAM, Maine – The Western Connecticut State University Wolves defeated the University of Southern Maine Huskies 25-5 on Friday evening in a Little East Conference men's lacrosse contest. Tyler Starrett had six goals and an assist for the

Southern Maine Splits Against UMass Dartmouth, 9-6; 7-9


Peter Keblinsky had three RBI and the save in USM's win over UMass Dartmouth in game one.

McDonald 9Ks in Game One Win; Poole Collects 5 Hits

NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass.   –  Sophomore Colin McDonald earned his second consecutive win in conference action picking up nine strikeouts, and junior Peter Keblinsky (Ellsworth, Maine) drove in three runs on 2-for-4 hitting and earned a two-inning save to lead the University of Southern Maine Huskies to a 9-6 win in game one of a Little East Conference doubleheader against UMass Dartmouth.  Southern Maine dropped game two, 9-7, for the split. 
 
Senior Anthony Poole (South Portland, Maine) was 4-for-5 in game one,

McIntosh Fires Seven Inning Gem in Game One; Bezanson Connects on Clutch Hitting


Southern Maine Splits at Rhode Island College

PROVIDENCE, RI –   Junior Ella Bezanson (Amesbury, Mass.) was 2-for-4 with two critical RBI and classmate Lexus McIntosh (Lancaster, NH/White Mountains Regional) was outstanding over seven innings as the University of Southern Maine Huskies rallied to win 5-2 in game one of a Little East Conference doubleheader at Rhode Island College.
 
McIntosh earned her third win of the season,  limiting the Anchormen to

Hill Records Seven Points as Huskies Handle Beacons 10-4

Cierra Hill Had Three Goals and Four Assists in Saturday's Win

NEWTON, Mass. – Junior Cierra Hill (Pembroke, N.H./Pembroke Academy) recorded a career-high seven points on three goals and four assists on Saturday afternoon as the University of Southern Maine Huskies defeated the UMass Boston Beacons 10-4 in Little East Conference women's lacrosse action. Hill also played exceptional defense with

Softball falls in series finale at UMass Lowell


LOWELL, Mass. -- Bailey Snowberger registered two hits and scored a run as the University of Maine softball team dropped its series finale at UMass Lowell by a final of 6-1 on Saturday afternoon.

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 UMass Lowell 6, Maine 1

Monks Drop Two at Colby-Sawyer


RINDGE, NH-Saint Joseph's College (8-8, 1-3) came up short in both games of Friday's doubleheader against Colby-Sawyer (6-13, 2-1), falling 12-2 in the opener and 5-3 in the nightcap at Pappas Field in Rindge, New Hampshire.

Game 1: Colby-Sawyer 12, Saint Joseph's 2

Colby-Sawyer set the tone early, jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first

Monks Surge Past NEC, Improve to 4-0 in Conference Play


STANDISH, ME-Saint Joseph's worked their way to a 16-5 victory over New England College in women's lacrosse. With the victory, the Monks improved to 6-3 overall and stayed perfect in conference play at 4-0, while the Pilgrims dropped to 5-5 overall, and 3-1 in conference play on the season. 


The Monks got off to a good start opening the first quarter with a

Golden Bears pull away in 3rd to take 12-6 win

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BIDDEFORD, Maine -- Western New England outscored the University of New England 7-2 in the third quarter to open up a close contest on its way to a 12-6 victory in Conference

Hot-hitting Gulls sweep Nor'easters


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BIDDEFORD, Maine – Endicott took home a doubleheader sweep of the University of New England with final scores of 12-0 and 12-4, both in five innings, in Friday's Conference of New England softball action at Nor'easter Diamond.
 
The Gulls (9-5, 4-0 CNE) ran away with the opening game before

White, Nor'easters storm past Western New England


BIDDEFORD, Maine -- Senior Morgan White matched her single-game high with seven goals to help lead the University of New England women's lacrosse team to a resounding 17-6 win over Western New England in

Golden decries Trump order restricting collective bargaining, will introduce legislation to reverse it

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released the following statement today regarding President Trump’s executive order seeking to end collective bargaining rights for unionized federal employees across several agencies:  

“The right for workers to collectively bargain is sacrosanct and any

Pingree, Merkley: EPA’s Elimination of Scientific Research Arm Threatens Clean Air and Water for All

 Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), the top Democrats on the subcommittees that oversee funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), are sounding the alarm over the EPA’s illegal plans to

Pingree: Trump’s Latest Assault on Worker Rights is Explicit Union Busting

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In a statement on Friday, Maine First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree condemned President Trump’s Executive Order to strip collective bargaining rights from workers across the federal government, calling the move explicit

Hilarious One-Woman Comedy Coming to The Gracie

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A hilarious one-woman comedy that looks at everything it takes to say, “I do!” is coming to The Gracie Theatre on Saturday, April 5. 

The Bride, or Does This Dress Make Me Look Married? will be performed by actress Denise Fennell. It’s an all-new comedy that’s part-truth, part-

Governor Mills Swears In Julia Lipez as Associate Justice of Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Governor Mills also swears in new and returning members of Maine Superior and District Courts

Governor Janet Mills today swore in the Honorable Julia Lipez as an Associate Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.

Justice Lipez joins the Supreme Judicial Court from the Maine Superior Court, where she has served since her nomination by Governor Mills in

Maine DOE Hosts Inaugural School Safety & Transportation Conference

Rockport, Maine- From March 10-12, 2025, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Maine School Safety Center (MSSC) hosted the first annual Maine School Safety & Transportation Conference at the Samoset Resort in Rockland. This three-day event brought together transportation administrators, district and building administrators, law enforcement, school health teams, and safety experts to explore effective strategies for maintaining safe and supportive learning environments.

The conference began with an evening networking event, fostering

Register Now for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Tier 1 Training

Maine Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a partnership between the Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the University of Maine System. Maine PBIS offers a three-year intensive

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Governor Mills Applauds Maine Senate's Unanimous Confirmation of Michael Duguay as Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development

Governor Janet Mills today praised the Maine Senate's unanimous confirmation of Michael Duguay to serve as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). The Governor swore in Commissioner Duguay this morning, shortly after the Senate's vote.

"I thank the Maine Senate for its

Resources for Celebrating the Week of the Young Child, April 5-11

The Week of the Young Child is almost here! Mark your calendars for April 5-11, 2025.

The Week of the Young Child is a national movement sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), promoting the importance of high-quality early learning.  This year, the week takes place from

Nominations Open for Curriculum Leader of the Year and Instructional Coach of the Year


The Maine Curriculum Leaders Association (MCLA) has announced that nominations are now open for the Curriculum Leader of the Year (CLOY) and the Instructional Coach of the Year (ICOY). Nominations close on Monday, April 28, 2025. 

To nominate for Curriculum Leader of

Maine DOE Launches Innovative Mobile Learning Van, Bringing Peer-to-Peer Learning Opportunities Statewide


With the help of federal grant funds and some crafty educators and students in RSU 19, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is proud to present the Maine DOE Mobile Learning Van, designed to bring new and innovative peer-to-peer learning opportunities to schools and their communities across the state.  

The vision for this van came out of the

Registration Open for New England Youth Identity Summit to Help Develop Student Civic Engagement


Registration is now open for the ninth annual New England Youth Identity Summit, which will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, on the campus of Waynflete School in Portland. This event is free to attend, with lunch included for high school students from Maine and

Report on Maine Career Exploration Program Features Extended Learning Opportunities Student Stories


Since its launch in the fall of 2022, the Maine Career Exploration Program (MCEP) has connected more than 6,000 participants with paid work experiences. With funding from the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan, this program offers opportunities for Maine’s youth, ages 16-24.

To learn more about the MCEP and

Wreaths Across America Celebrates 17 Carriers for 10+ Years of Service as Honor Fleet Members

Dedicated carriers honored for a decade of helping “move the mission.”

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine and LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly celebrates seventeen transportation partners reaching ten or more years of service as an “Honor Fleet”

Portland Yacht Services Acquires the Portland Boat Show, Expanding Commitment to New England’s Boating Community

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Portland, ME – 3/14/2026 – Portland Yacht Services (PYS), a premier full-service boatyard, is proud to announce its acquisition of the

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Guster Announces Lineup and Activities for On the Ocean Weekend in Portland, ME August 8 - 10, 2025

The 7th annual On The Ocean weekend will include performances by Guster, The Mountain Goats, Hanson, Fruitbats, Karina Rykman and more at Thompson’s Point.

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Thousands of Guster fans will gather in Portland, Maine from August 8-10 for On The Ocean for three days of music, fun and unforgettable experiences. The 7th annual On The Ocean weekend will include performances by The Mountain Goats,

Hinckley Yachts Expands Manufacturing Footprint with New Facility in Topsham, Maine

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New facility will create opportunities for skilled Maine carpenters to join Hinckley’s world-class team of craftsmen

TRENTON, ME, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hinckley Yachts, a brand synonymous with American craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless design, proudly announces the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Topsham, Maine.

The new 16,500-square-foot facility will

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Three Maine Educators Honored with Excellence in English Language Arts Awards


The Maine Council for English Language Arts (MCELA) has announced the recipients of its annual educator awards. Melissa Guerrette, a fifth-grade teacher at Oxford Elementary School, has been awarded the seventh annual Claudette

RSU 11 Celebrates Literacy Innovation at Grades 6-12 Interdisciplinary Showcase


On March 13, there was an unmistakable buzz of energy and pride in RSU 11, as educators gathered for the Grades 6-12 Interdisciplinary Literacy Showcase. The event, held at Gardiner Area High School, marked the culmination