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!!

VizConnect, Inc. (OTCMKTS:VIZC)

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

Governor Mills Welcomes Plan to Rebuild and Protect Maine's Communities and Infrastructure from Severe Storm Damage

Maine's Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission, established by Governor Mills in 2024, delivers the state's first Infrastructure Resilience Plan today

Damariscotta, MAINE--Governor Janet Mills today joined the Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission to release its Plan for Infrastructure Resilience (PDF) for Maine, the

WINDJAMMER FLEET LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR 63rd ANNUAL WINDJAMMER DAYS IN BOOTHBAY HARBOR, MAINE

Windjammer Days in Boothbay Harbor, Maine

The week-long event is Sunday, June 22 through Saturday, June 28, 2025.

BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The majestic Windjammers are scheduled to arrive in Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday, June 25 under full sail for the Gathering of the Fleet, the signature event of Windjammer Days.

The arrival of these vessels of living

Herb Belkin Archive Featuring The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Calder and Hockney to Headline June Auction

Mastering the Art of Vinyl—Herb Belkin President and Co-Founder of Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab.

This remarkable collection features highly sought-after Original Master Recordings from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab—on offer from Mr. Belkin’s personal archive is The Beatles: The Collection — Mobile Fidelity 14 LP Box Set (#15/5000)

A highlight of the contemporary art includes an Artist Proof edition of only 50 by Alexander Calder.

Belkin’s archive features rare Beatles & Pink Floyd vinyl, plus signed Calder & Hockney editions, in a landmark audiophile and art collector auction.

ME, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This June, Thomaston Place Auction Galleries is honored to present a once-in-a-generation auction with the first appearance of the private archive of Herb Belkin—late

Wreaths Across America Proudly Announces 2024 Top Groups in “Truckloads of Remembrance” Campaign

Truckloads of Remembrance winners recognized for their outstanding efforts to help “Move the Mission”

Columbia Falls, Maine, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly recognizes the outstanding work done by “Truckloads of Remembrance” participants for 2024 and today recognizes the top groups from the campaign.

WAA partners with more than 300 transportation companies annually that help “move the

SUN Bucks EBT Benefit Available to Maine Families Again This Summer

Most eligible children will receive these benefits automatically, but some families will need to apply.

In the summer, many children lose the free and reduced-price meals that they get at school. SUN Bucks provides families with a $120 EBT benefit for each eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out of session.

SUN Bucks is designed to supplement families’ grocery budgets over the summer. Most

Heather Martin Awarded the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award

Heather Martin, Senior Engineer at Kleinschmidt.

Supporting Jim Morris, Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, as he prepared to mobilize for over 400 days was an easy decision.”

— Heather Martin, Senior Engineer at Kleinschmidt Associates

PITTSFIELD, ME, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kleinschmidt Associates, a leading engineering, regulatory, and environmental consulting firm, is honored to

Governor Mills Joins Northeastern Governors to Invite Canadian Premiers for Cross-Border Summit

Convening of six bipartisan governors and Canadian leaders would focus on maintaining strong relationships between Canada and northeast states

Maine - Governor Janet Mills and five other northeast Governors today invited six Canadian premiers to discuss the president's tariffs and the affirm the importance of maintaining strong cross-border relationships.

Governor Mills joined Massachusetts

Resources to Support Mental Health Awareness Month in May

Maine - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are providing resources to recognize, address, and support youth mental health.

Data from the 2023 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS)

Applications Open for 2025 Maine DOE Literacy and Numeracy Summer Institutes

Maine - The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning invites educators across Maine to apply for the 2025 Literacy and Numeracy Summer Institutes. These three-day, in-person professional learning experiences will occur from July 14–16, 2025, at the College of the Atlantic (COA) in Bar Harbor. Applications will close on May 27.

Designed for public school teachers, instructional coaches,

Applications Open for 2025 Maine DOE Teacher Leader Fellowship Program

Maine - The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 cohort of the Teacher Leader Fellowship program. This program provides an opportunity for

How Kennebec Valley Multiple Pathways Academy is Transforming Education Through Career Exploration and Real-World Learning

Maine - At Kennebec Valley Multiple Pathways Academy (KVMPA), education looks a little different, and that’s exactly the point. Located at Maine Street Middle School, and serving students in grades 7 through

Cheer Athletics Opens New All-Star Gym in Rockland, Maine

Cheer Athletics opens its first-ever Maine location in Rockland, bringing D1-level all-star cheer training to athletes within the Northeast.

ROCKLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- One of the most decorated names in All Star cheerleading, Cheer Athletics, is proud to announce their newest

Maine State Museum Seeks Grade 1-12 Teachers to Apply to Participate in New Program

Maine - The Maine State Museum is now accepting applications from Maine teachers for a new program that will showcase students’ place-based work. Teachers from five Maine schools will be selected to test the

The Lindbergh Crate Museum Reopens May 20 with “Crate Day” Educational Event for Local Students and Public

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – May 1, 2025, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce the reopening of the Lindbergh Crate Museum on Tuesday, May 20, with a special “Crate Day” event hosted for local students and the

Governor Mills Announces $8 Million in Grants to Help Maine Communities Strengthen Resilience to Climate Effects

Awards through the Community Resilience Partnership will support projects in 166 Maine cities and towns that protect people, businesses and infrastructure

Kennebunkport, MAINE-- Governor Janet Mills yesterday announced the award of $8 million in grant funding through the state's Community Resilience Partnership to help communities protect people, businesses, and infrastructure from flooding, storm surge, and other climate effects.

This round of funding, the largest ever through the Partnership, will

State of Maine Publishes First Maine Climate Literacy Plan

Pictured: Fifth-grade students from MSAD 17 observed ash trees as part of their STEM lessons at Roberts Farm Experiential Learning.

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in partnership with the Maine Environmental Education Association, has published the state’s first

VizConnect, Inc. ($VIZC: OTC) – Croteau Homes Surpasses $6 Million in Project Management Contracts for 2025

 

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PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- VizConnect, Inc. ($VIZC: OTC) – Croteau Homes Surpasses $6 Million in Project Management Contracts for 2025, Signaling Strong Momentum Into 2026

VizConnect, Inc. (OTC: VIZC) proudly announces a major growth