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Friday, February 28, 2025

Governor Mills Nominates Maine Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez to Serve on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court


Governor also announces nominations to Superior Court and District Court

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has nominated the Honorable Julia Lipez to serve as an Associate Justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Justice Lipez has served on the Maine Superior Court since 2022.

"I am delighted to nominate Justice Julia Lipez to the Maine Supreme

Maine Surplus Property Sale for Educational Institutions: 50% Off of Furniture


Maine Surplus Property is currently having a 50%-off-furniture sale through March 14, 2025, for educational institutions and other qualifying organizations with a donee application on file.

Eligible donees can purchase items at Maine Surplus Property at 85 Leighton

Student Opportunity: Applications Open for No-Cost, Immersive Keller BLOOM Ocean Research Experience


Do you know a Maine high school junior who is interested in the ocean? If so, please consider spreading the word that the application for the free Keller BLOOM Program through the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is now open!

Enrolled students will spend one week (May 18-23, 2025) living on the

Webinar Series: Promoting Positive Childhood Experiences and Resilience


Maine Youth Thriving is hosting a series of free, virtual (via Zoom) professional development sessions throughout the next ten months in partnership with the Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Department of Health and

Registration Open for the Alternative Education Association of Maine’s Spring Conference


Registration is now open for the Alternative Education Association (AEA) of Maine’s Spring Cnference, scheduled for Friday, March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Thomas College in Waterville. This year’s theme is “Meeting Them Where They Are.”

The keynote speaker will be Kellie Bailey, a trauma-informed speech-

Nominations Open for 2025 History Teacher of the Year


Do you know an incredible history teacher who brings the past to life with passion and creativity? If so, consider nominating them as 2025 History Teacher of the Year! Nominations will be accepted until April 30, 2025.

Each year, the Gilder Lehrman Institute honors exceptional K-12 educators

Registration Open for Maine Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference


The Maine Council for Social Studies is hosting its annual conference at the Augusta Civic Center on March 24, 2025. This year’s theme is “Expanding Democracy,” emphasizing the importance of preserving and expanding the Voting Rights Act of

Scholarship Opportunity for Maine Students: Applications Open for Barowsky Scholars Program


The Barowsky Scholars Program has opened applications for the 2025-2026 school year. This program offers scholarships for Maine students who are planning to attend a four-year college.  Applications are due Friday, March 14, 2025, at noon.

Barowsky Scholars seeks to support students who are interested in honing

National School Breakfast Week in March: Prioritizing Nutrition for Student Success


The National School Breakfast Program (SBP) plays a vital role in ensuring students start their day with the nutrition they need to succeed academically. Launched in 1966 as a pilot project, and made a permanent entitlement program in 1975, the SBP has steadily expanded over the years, serving millions of students across the nation. In Maine alone, public schools served more than 11.3 million breakfasts in 2024, highlighting the growing need for nutritious meals.

The SBP is designed to provide students with a well-rounded breakfast. It

Thursday, February 27, 2025

MISSION BBQ Customers Donate $352,930 to Sponsor Veterans’ Wreaths for Placement on National Wreaths Across America Day 2025

142 participating locations will receive veterans’ wreaths because of the generous donations in the communities where MISSION BBQ customers support the mission

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MISSION BBQ is proud to announce the donation of $352,930 to national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA). This contribution was made possible thanks to the generosity of MISSION BBQ customers and their support of MISSION BBQ’s special

Maranacook Middle School Students Share Their Experiences Participating in “Ice Day”


The following article is a combination of three articles written by Maranacook Middle School Students Sabrina Foth (grade 6), Veda Tibbetts (grade 8), and Lucas Giles (grade 7) following the ice harvesting event.

On Wednesday, February 5, the awesome Acadia team from Maranacook Middle School embarked on an adventure to Maranacook Lake for a super fun day of winter activities on the ice! The air was crisp, and everything sparkled under the bright winter sun. (Sabrina Foth, grade 6)

The Acadia team consists of 70+ Maranacook Middle School students,

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

APPLICATIONS OPEN: Senator Collins Forms Federal Appointments Advisory Committee to Evaluate Maine Nominees

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins is accepting applications for several federal appointments. She today announced the establishment of her “Federal Appointments Advisory Committee” to evaluate candidates for

Senator Collins’ Statement on Firings at Togus VA Medical Center

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued the following statement on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) firing of employees at Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta: 

“Maine has one of the highest numbers of

Senators Collins, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency of Milk Pricing

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act. This bipartisan legislation would require manufacturers to report dairy processing costs every 2 years, which would help dairy farmers make sure that their prices accurately reflect the costs of production.

“Maine’s dairy farmers work hard to

King Statement on Reckless Firings at Togus Medical Center

Yesterday, seven Togus employees were terminated; five of whom are veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released the following statement following the termination of seven employees at Togus Medical Center; five of whom are veterans themselves:

“I am deeply troubled by the news from

In Joint Senate-House Veterans Hearing, King Stresses Supporting Servicemembers Shifting to Civilian Life

Senator: “I think the Defense Department should spend as much money on transition [to civilian status] as they do on recruitment.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a joint hearing before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC) and the House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC), Senator Angus King (I-Maine), spoke about the

King, Moran Bill Fights Housing Shortage by Encouraging Homeowners to Expand, Build Properties

Bipartisan legislation would expand existing grant program so rural homeowners can create more housing on their property, help ease housing shortfall

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) are introducing bipartisan legislation to make it easier for rural workers to live in the communities they serve, as well as

King Challenges Nominee to Outline, Justify Looming Firings at Defense Department

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) challenged a Trump Administration nominee to outline and justify looming, arbitrary firings that at the Department of Defense that could

King Sounds Alarm on Drastic Cuts to Veterans Services

Senator applauded by veterans organizations at joint Senate/House veterans affairs hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a joint hearing before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC) and the House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC), Senator Angus King (I-Maine) raised concerns over how

King, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Federally Funded Broadband Projects Tax-Free

The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act would exclude certain federal broadband grants from taxable income

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation that would allow broadband developers to maximize the impact of federal funding in Maine’s underserved

Maine Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month in February


(Pictured: Students and instructors from the Outdoor Skills and Leadership program at Region 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico, Maine.)

Over the last six years, Career and Technical Education (CTE) enrollment in Maine has increased by more than 20%. Currently, there are more than 10,500 enrollments in Maine CTE programs – the

Governor Mills Announces Nomination of Fisheries Scientist Carl Wilson as Commissioner of Maine Department of Marine Resources

A 26-year veteran of the DMR and the agency's long-time lead lobster biologist, Wilson would replace Commissioner Patrick Keliher following his retirement

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will nominate Carl Wilson, a highly regarded fisheries scientist at the Maine Department of Marine Resources for the last 26 years, to serve as the department's next commissioner.

Wilson will be nominated to replace

One Week Remaining to Participate in Read to ME Challenge and Enter Author Drawing


There is one week left of the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) 10th annual Read to ME Challenge!
 Since 2015, this month-long campaign has supported children’s literacy growth by encouraging adults to read to and/or with

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Bates named a Fulbright Top Producer for 14th straight year

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Bates is among just 11 undergraduate colleges that have earned Fulbright Student Top Producer honors every year since 2012.

For the 14th consecutive year, Bates has been recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Student awards, the U.S. Department of State announced today.

The honor, also reported in The Chronicle of Higher Education today, recognizes the college’s five Fulbrighters who are now in Cyprus, Bulgaria, Norway, Taiwan, and Thailand participating in study and research exchanges or serving as English-teaching assistants in local schools.

Bates is among just 11 undergraduate liberal arts colleges that can claim

UNE Professor Stephen Burt’s artwork accepted into Union of Maine Visual Artists’ exhibition


Biddeford, Maine - University of New England Professor of Art Stephen Burt, B.F.A., M.F.A., will have his artwork featured in the Union of Maine Visual Artists’ exhibition “Washed Away” that will be on display at the Portland Public Library from May 2 to June 28.

The Union, a 50-year-old nonprofit that advocates for Maine artists and art,

Board of Trustees Awards Tenure to Five Faculty Members

By Tom Porter

The Bowdoin College Board of Trustees has granted tenure to five faculty members.

The promotions had been recommended by the board’s Academic Affairs Committee. The following faculty members

King, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Federally Funded Broadband Projects Tax-Free

The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act would exclude certain federal broadband grants from taxable income

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation that would allow broadband developers to maximize the impact of federal funding in Maine’s underserved communities. The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act would exclude broadband deployment grants awarded through certain federal programs

King Works to Give Maine People Access to Lower-Cost Prescription Drugs from Canada

Senator, bipartisan colleagues introduce bill to offer cheaper options by purchasing prescriptions through Canadian pharmacies

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation that would allow Americans to save money by importing the same medications from pharmacies in Canada — for less. The Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act would give Americans safe access to prescription drugs from Canada, which would help lower costs, increase access for consumers and positively impact the domestic market for consumers through increased competition.

According the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), studies have shown that

5th Black History Month Community Wellness Fair Confronts Racism as a Public Health Emergency

5th Black History Month Community Wellness Fair

Logo for 5th Black History Month Community Wellness Fair

5th Black History Month Community Wellness Fair in Portland, ME, February 26-27, addressing racism’s impact on public health amid federal policy changes.

We’re seeing how vulnerable communities can be when protections fluctuate at the national level. In this event, we aim to convert that heightened awareness into tangible, community-driven progress.”
— Regina Phillips, DSW

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Five years ago, the first Black History Month Community Wellness Fair emerged in

VizConnect, Inc. ($VIZC: OTC) Graiver Homes Construction Successfully Closes Development - VizConnect Receives Dividend

“This project exemplifies what’s possible when two companies align their visions,” said Loni Graiver, CEO of Graiver Homes Construction.

VizConnect, Inc. (OTCMKTS:VIZC)

With VizConnect’s strategic backing and our on-the-ground expertise, we could efficiently execute this development and achieve a profitable outcome for both Companies.”
— Loni Graiver, CEO of Graiver Homes Construction.

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- VizConnect, Inc. ($VIZC: OTC) Graiver Homes Construction Successfully Closes Lot Development Project — VizConnect Receives Dividend

Graiver Homes Construction, Inc. has

Monday, February 24, 2025

JAX cares about rare


More than 400 million people around the world suffer from a rare disease. As the name suggests, rare diseases are just that -- rare. In the United States, a rare disease is defined as one that impacts fewer than 200,000 people. Because so few people suffer from these diseases, they’re often overlooked and treatments can be illusive. The Jackson Laboratory is changing that.


Through its Rare Disease Translational Center (RDTC), JAX is driving

UNE, UNH patent enables real-time surface-based molecular sensing for medicine, manufacturing and beyond

UNE's Eva Balog, Ph.D., is one of two co-innovators on a newly patented, novel technology that offers a dynamic alternative to traditional methods of molecular detection.


Portland, Maine - The University of New England and its partners at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) are celebrating a newly patented surface-based sensing technology that introduces a novel approach to real-time molecular detection with potential applications in biomanufacturing, environmental monitoring, and pathogen detection and chemical monitoring.

Developed by UNE’s Eva Rose Balog, Ph.D., associate professor

Window World of Southern Maine Highlights Impact of Insulation on Home Energy Costs

Home Improvement Company based in Westbrook, Maine

Home Improvement Company based in Westbrook, Maine

Stylish Window Options

Stylish Window Options

WESTBROOK, ME, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Window World of Southern Maine is a home improvement company based in Westbrook, Maine that offers energy-efficient windowsdoors, and siding. Its products are designed to enhance a home's insulation, which can help regulate indoor temperatures and may reduce energy consumption.

Energy efficiency is a significant

Window World of Southern Maine Introduces Energy-Efficient Home Improvement Solutions

Home improvement company Westbrook, Maine

Home improvement company Westbrook, Maine

Energy-Efficient Home Improvement Solutions

Energy-Efficient Home Improvement Solutions

WESTBROOK, ME, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Window World of Southern Maine is offering homeowners in the region a range of energy-efficient windowsdoors, and siding options aimed at improving

Friday, February 21, 2025

Late Winter Ecology Walk


Event Location
: Merryspring Nature Center, Camden/Rockport, Maine

Event Date/Time: Friday, March 14 at 10am

Photo Caption:  A winter walk at Merryspring

Join us at Merryspring Nature Center on Friday, March 14 at 10am for a free, Late Winter Ecology Walk led by John Fromer.  We will have a fun and educational walk around the fields and forest at Merryspring.  During this one hour walk, we will look for signs of spring birds, animal tracks and discuss the phenology of spring.


Dress for weather and being on trails in snow or wet conditions.  We have a

Learn How to Attract More Butterflies and Hummingbirds to Your Garden


ROCKPORT, Maine - 
The Rockport Public Library announces a new horticulture series in partnership with Merryspring Nature Center. In monthly talks from March through May, Merryspring Nature Center Program Director John Fromer (and Maine Master Gardener Volunteer) will offer free gardening classes at the Rockport Library covering a variety of topics and culminating in a special tour on Merryspring’s flower gardens in mid-June.

The series will kick off on Wednesday, Mar. 5, at 1 p.m. in the library’s

City Hires WSP USA Inc. to Conduct Reimagining Franklin Street Final Planning Phase

PORTLAND, Maine – The City of Portland is pleased to announce that it has hired WSP USA Inc. (WSP) to conduct the final planning phase for the Reimagining Franklin Street effort. Set to begin later this month, the planning effort will update and refine the conceptual design that was adopted by the City Council as part of the 2015 Franklin Street Master Plan, as well as develop a land use/urban design plan for the street. The planning effort is expected to take approximately 10 months to complete. 


“We’re excited to collaborate with WSP on this transformative project.

Dick Vermeulen will lead an online presentation called, General Beekeeping, hosted by Merryspring Nature Cente


Event Location
: Merryspring Nature Center, Camden/Rockport, Maine

Event Date/Time: Tuesday, March 11 at 12:00 pm

Photo Caption:  Dick Vermeulen; Bee inspection

Dick Vermeulen will lead an online presentation called, General Beekeeping, hosted by Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, March 11 at 12:00 pm. 

 


A member of the Knox-Lincoln County Beekeepers (KLCB) and Maine State Beekeepers (MSBA), Vermeulen
 will be talking about the fascinating hobby of keeping honey bees alive and productive in Maine.  His presentation will include beekeeping start up equipment, the cast of characters in the hive, worker

City Council Invites Community Members to Serve on the New Mahoney City Center Committee

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – This week, South Portland City Council set forth a vision for the future of the Mahoney School property and formed a new ad hoc Mahoney City Center Committee. The City Council is inviting members of the community to serve on the volunteer committee that will create a plan to transform the former Mahoney School property into a vibrant civic and cultural hub. Interested applicants are encouraged to learn more and apply at: southportland.gov/mahoney 


“The Mahoney School served our community for generations. Now we have

Copper Animal Sculptures at Rockport Library

The attached image of G. Bion Richards' copper rooster is provided with permission to use.

Rockport, Maine - 
Rockport resident G. Bion Richards will be exhibiting his copper sculptures of birds and salt water fish in the Marine Room of the Rockport Public Library during the months of March and April. All the copper work is made by hand with an anvil and a ball peen hammer, lots of pounding, and lots of heat. Richards says, "Winter is my favorite time for my work with crisp Maine air and a snowbank to cool the red hot copper.” Richards explains that the pieces were inspired by working on farms, attending the Windsor Fair, and observing Great Blue Heron and schools of ocean fish. 

FMI: rockportlibrary.net.