Maine Nonprofit Programs that Reduce Diabetes Receive $50,000 in Wellness Grants

Volunteers work in Heart of Maine's community garden.

Grants support a community garden, a program to improve access to medication, nutrition programs and a girls' exercise program.

We’re pleased to support these community efforts, hoping they make a lasting impact on the lives of the people of Maine”

— Kevin Lewis, CEO

NEW GLOUCESTER, ME, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Five Maine nonprofit organizations have received $50,000 from the Community Health Options’ 2025 Wellness Grants program

Maine DOE, Educate Maine Announce 2025 County Teachers of the Year

On May 14 at the Hall of Flags, teachers representing all of the state’s 16 counties were announced as the 2025 Maine County Teachers of the Year.

AUGUSTA, Maine—The State of Maine is celebrating its newest cohort of County Teachers of the Year. On Wednesday, May 14, at the Hall of Flags in the State Capitol, the Maine Department of Education (DOE), in partnership with Educate Maine, announced the 16 teachers, representing every county in the state, who were selected for this honor in 2025.

More than 550 teachers across Maine were nominated this year for the Maine Teacher of

VizConnect, Inc. ($VIZC: OTC) Reaffirms Commitment to Core Fundamentals Amid Market Uncertainty

VizConnect - Catch Us if you Can!!

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We are not here to chase trends. We're here to build lasting value through innovation, strategic partnerships, and companies that solve real-world problems.”

— Temba Mahaka, CEO of VizConnect, Inc.

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- VizConnect, Inc. (OTC: VIZC), a publicly traded holding company specializing in strategic business development, today issued a statement of

Chilton Announces Bedroom Furniture Sale: 10% Off May 16–June 8

Two Drawer Chests in small and large sizes from Chilton Furniture

The Dune Upholstered Bed with a wool boucle headboard from Chilton Furniture, paired with the Shaker Heirloom Side Table

Save on high-quality, hardwood bedroom furniture, handmade in America

We believe in creating functional furniture that honors traditional regional design through the lens of clean lines.”

— Jen Levin, President of Chilton

PORTLAND & FREEPORT, ME, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Chilton, a Maine-based furniture company known for its New England aesthetic and commitment to American-made craftsmanship, is offering 10% off all bedroom furniture from May 16 through June 8.

The sale includes beds, dressers, nightstands,

History Made (Again) in Lewiston: First Full-Body Ali Statue in the US Unveiled

Zenos Frudakis, artist, stands with the clay of the Muhammad Ali statue

No one expected the Phantom Punch to land in our quiet New England town. Join Lewiston as we turn that iconic moment into a step forward after a great tragedy.

This statue honors our roots -- immigrant, working class, tough, and our belief that something great can come from even the most unexpected places.”

— Tom Platz, Lewiston community leader

LEWISTON, ME, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WHO: Platz Associates, Charlie Hewitt, City of Lewiston

Suncovia Expands Residential Solar Services to Massachusetts

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Fast-Growing Solar Company Builds on Success in Maine and New Hampshire

Our mission has always been to make clean energy simple, accessible, and cost-effective. Expanding into Massachusetts is a natural next step, especially given the state’s ambitious climate goals.”

— Craig Mattson, CEO of Suncovia

BANGOR, ME, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Suncovia, a leading provider of residential solar energy solutions in Northern New England, is proud to announce its expansion into

The NATSO Foundation Partners with Wreaths Across America’s Truckloads of Remembrance

The NATSO Foundation kicks off participation as part of Military Appreciation Month and will help honor and remember our nation’s servicemembers laid to rest.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., and COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With Military Appreciation Month underway, the NATSO Foundation, the education, research, and public subsidiary of NATSO, is proud to announce its participation in the nationwide Truckloads of Remembrance in partnership with the nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA).

Through this initiative, the NATSO Foundation will join WAA in raising awareness and

Hundreds of Students, Guests Attend 95th Annual Maine FFA State Convention

The two-day event, themed, “Plowing New Paths, Harvesting Dreams,” celebrated youth leadership in agriculture and natural resources.

The Maine FFA Association proudly concluded its 95th annual State Convention on May 9, 2025, following two vibrant days of student-led events, competitions, and career development activities held in the

HYDE SCHOOL LAUNCHES ADMISSIONS OUTREACH TRIP ACROSS THE NORTHEAST IN JUNE

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Hyde School announces June 2025 Admissions Outreach Trip

BATH, ME, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hyde School is excited to announce its upcoming Admissions Outreach Trip, taking place from June 2nd through

Guardian Recovery Announces the Opening of Southern Maine Recovery Center in Westbrook, ME

Guardian Recovery, a leading provider of substance use disorder and mental health treatment announces the grand opening of Southern Maine Recovery Center.

WESTBROOK, ME, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Guardian Recovery, a leading provider of substance use disorder and mental health treatment for adults and adolescents, is proud to announce the grand opening of Southern Maine Recovery Center, located at 271 Cumberland Street, Westbrook, ME 04092.

Southern Maine Recovery Center offers a transformative, low-intensity residential

University of Maine System makes history with Class of 2025

More than 6,500 students will earn in-demand degrees from Maine’s public universities this academic year, with the University of Maine conferring a record number of advanced degrees this weekend and the University of Maine at Presque Isle holding two ceremonies for the first time due to their explosive enrollment growth

ORONO, Maine —  The University of Maine System (UMS) will boost the size and skill of the state’s workforce by

Senator Collins Announces More Than $8.5 Million for Maine Resiliency Center in Lewiston

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the Maine Resiliency Center will receive an $8,526,240 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The funding is

King Gets Commitment from Defense Nominee to Maintain Focus on Military Blast Trauma

Senator stresses that action must be taken to promote safety and mental health

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), in a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), pressed Sean O’Keefe, nominee to serve as the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, for his commitment to maintain focus on addressing brain injuries stemming from weapon blast traumas. During the

King Reintroduces Legislation to Save Lives, Protect 2nd Amendment Rights for Law-Abiding Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As mass shootings continue to kill or injure Americans needlessly, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) reintroduced legislation to curb these mass killings without

King, Hyde-Smith Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Violence Against Health Care Workers

Bipartisan bill would set the first federal penalties for violence against staff at hospitals, health care facilities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced bipartisan legislation to curb violence against health care

MHIR Vector-Borne Disease Lab Showcases Research On Tick-Borne Illness

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month.

SCARBOROUGH, Maine – Scientists with the Vector-Borne Disease Lab at the MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR) are taking part in

Pine Tree Recovery Center Announces In-Network Status with Carelon/Elevance Insurance

Portland, ME – Pine Tree Recovery Center, a leading addiction treatment provider in Maine, announces it is now in-network with Carelon/Elevance insurance.

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pine Tree Recovery Center, a leading addiction treatment provider in Maine, announces it is now in-network with Carelon/Elevance insurance which is a subsidiary of

VizConnect, Inc. (OTC: VIZC) Announces Graiver Homes Construction Signs Intent to Purchase Lots in North Yarmouth

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This next development is another step forward in our mission to provide value-driven homes in some of Maine’s most desirable locations.”

— Loni Graiver, CEO of Graiver Homes Construction.

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- VizConnect, Inc. (OTC: VIZC) Announces Graiver Homes Construction Signs Intent to Purchase Multiple Lots in North Yarmouth Subdivision — Construction Slated for Fall 2025

Graiver Homes Construction, Inc., a