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COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – February 13, 2025, Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America Radio, the leading internet radio station dedicated to honoring our nation’s veterans and their families, proudly announces that its programming lineup has expanded to more than 75 unique programs. See the complete schedule and additional information on all programs at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio.
“Since its inception, Wreaths Across
VizConnect Exchange has a Cutting Edge, Easy to Navigate User Interface - Bringing Crypto to Main Street for Easy Access by All Demographics!!
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PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- VizConnect, Inc. ($VIZC: OTC) Announces VizConnect Exchange Hits Major Milestone: On Track for Launch
VizConnect, Inc. is proud to announce that
Town Line Self Storage in Greene Maine
Local owner Rudy Langelier reflects on four years of growth, overcoming challenges, and serving the storage needs of Greene, Lewiston, and Auburn residents.
GREENE, ME, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Town Line Self Storage is proud to celebrate its 4th anniversary, marking four years of serving the storage needs of the Greene, Lewiston, and Auburn communities. Founded by local resident and longtime business owner Rudy Langelier, Town Line Self Storage has grown into a trusted resource for individuals and businesses seeking safe, convenient, and well-maintained storage solutions.
For Langelier, the journey to opening
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today introduced legislation to create a new social insurance program for families with children, providing monthly per-child payments to help families afford the costs associated with raising kids and empower Americans to start and grow families how and when they want.
The bill, the Family Income Supplemental
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced the Train More Nurses Act to address the nursing shortage affecting communities across the nation. This bipartisan bill would direct the
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), U.S. Senator Angus King raised several urgent questions with Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, the Commander of
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Select Senate Committee on Intelligence (SSCI), is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to help law enforcement combat fentanyl trafficking and equip
The University of New England dining and catering staff really raised their game this school year.
On Feb. 11, the UNE Parkhurst Dining staff
Bangor, Maine - It will be The Backstreet Boys meets Broadway when The Boy Band Project delivers the energy, moves, and sound of favored boy bands from the 1990's and 2000’s on the Gracie Theatre stage this week.
Created by Broadway star Travis Nesbitt
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Co-Chair of the U.S. Senate Navy Caucus, sent a bipartisan letter to the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to help protect youth from the harmful impacts of social media. The Kids Off Social Media Act would enforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and John Cornyn (R-TX) are introducing bipartisan legislation to protect a higher-quality veterans’ experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Improving
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) released the following statement after voting against Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to serve as the Director of National Intelligence. Congresswoman Gabbard was confirmed in a vote of 52-48.
“The Director of National Intelligence
On the recommendation of President David A. Greene, eight faculty members have recently been promoted and granted tenure.
Those receiving tenure and a promotion to
February 3, 2025
Professional and Financial Regulation
Life Insurance Policies Matched for 325 Mainers Through NAIC
Maine Superintendent of Insurance Bob Carey announced today that $5,038,305 was recovered for Maine people and Maine businesses by the Bureau of Insurance in 2024. In addition, policies valued at more than $7 million were
With snow, sleet, and ice forecast to make for hazardous driving conditions across the entire state, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices closed tomorrow, February 13, 2025.
"I urge Maine people to plan ahead for the
Get to know the 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year, Becky Hallowell, who teaches fourth-grade students at Wiscasset Elementary School on the bank of the Sheepscot River. Becky shares more about herself in this Q&A, as she begins her year of service.
What or who inspired you to become a
The Maine State Board of Education is currently seeking applications for its newest student member to join the Board. This is an extraordinary opportunity for Maine students to practice civic engagement and serve as both a representative of Maine students and an active education leader in the state.
Applications will be accepted through
The Maine School Counselor Association (MESCA) has announced that Cynthia Martell, school counselor at Captain Albert Stevens Elementary School in Belfast, is the 2025 Maine School Counselor of the Year. This award is part of a national program that honors school counselors who run a top-notch, comprehensive school counseling program at the elementary, middle, or high school level.
Martell was recognized, in part, because of
Jessica DeBellis, Senior Project Engineer with Kleinschmidt
Kleinschmidt Associates, an engineering, regulatory, and environmental consulting firm, announces the addition of Jessica DeBellis as a senior project engineer.
PITTSFIELD, ME, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kleinschmidt Associates, an engineering, regulatory, and environmental consulting firm, announces the addition of Jessica DeBellis as a senior project engineer.
Jessica brings 14 years of geotechnical
Biddeford, Maine - The new year is off to a busy start for Norm O’Reilly, Ph.D., dean of the University of New England College of Business, as he begins 2025 with the publication of two academic papers, a forthcoming book release, and a research presentation to an influential audience of sports industry professionals.
O’Reilly’s first paper, published in
Collins, King “JOBS Act” would help expand access to Pell Grants and good-paying jobs
Washington, D.C. —U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Tim Kaine (D-VA), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act, bipartisan legislation to help more Americans get good-paying jobs by allowing students to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is introducing legislation to prohibit direct-to-consumer advertising of pharmaceutical drugs. The Responsibility in Drug Advertising Act would prohibit direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising of a new drug in the first three years after the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Energy and Natural Resources National Parks Subcommittee Ranking
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) shared his growing concerns over the Trump Administration’s largely unconstitutional and unprecedented overreach. In a speech on the Senate floor,
To watch the floor speech click here or download here
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) today spoke on the Senate floor to share his growing concerns over the Trump Administration’s largely unconstitutional and unprecedented overreach -- adding historical perspective to the decisions facing the Senate. In the speech, King also shared his position on Russell Vought, the nominee to become Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB):
“We began our careers here with the
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King joined 26 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) calling for the immediate implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act. This bipartisan
Bath, Maine - Leslie Trundy is in her twentieth year working as a school counselor. She says she absolutely loves her job at Morse High School in RSU 1.
“I am so grateful to be a consistent adult in
Hyde's Bob Felt & Student Gyro Zhang
Hyde’s Bob Felt ’90 & student Gyro Zhang ’25 will visit China (Feb 21–Mar 4) to meet families & share Hyde’s character-based education. #HydeSchool
BATH, ME, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hyde School is excited to announce that Bob Felt '90, Chief Engagement Officer, will be traveling to China from February 21 to March 4 to meet with prospective families interested
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and 36 of his colleagues have contacted Secretary of State Marco Rubio, expressing their deep concern regarding the growing chaos at the U.S. Department of State and the Trump Administration’s attempt to abolish the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). In a letter to Secretary Rubio, the Senators highlighted
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME), the Ranking Member of the Senate National Parks subcommittee, and John Barrasso (R-WY), introduced legislation to update 911 emergency call centers inside the National Park System (NPS). The Making National Parks Safer Act directs the U.S. Department of the Interior to upgrade NPS 911 call centers with Next Generation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King, a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Armed Services Committees, is introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve financial security for servicemembers, veterans, and their families. The Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act would ensure life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans adjust for increases in cost of living and inflation.
From 2006 to 2023, the maximum insurance value available for service members
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI), joined his committee colleagues to sound the alarm on the new national security risks that present themselves with the current operations of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In a letter to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, the
Crafting Imaginative Worlds Through the Zeke Hailey Saga
Ian C. Douglas captivates readers with the Zeke Hailey Saga, a thrilling blend of futuristic science fiction, cosmic intrigue, and rich storytelling.
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ian C. Douglas, a British author renowned for his distinctive approach to storytelling, has firmly established himself as a visionary in the realm of young adult science fiction. With a career marked by innovation and imagination, Douglas has captivated readers with
The Common Good Award, selected by the Bowdoin College Board of Trustees, and the Alumni Service Award and Distinguished Educator Award, chosen by the Alumni Council, recognize members of the Bowdoin community for their exemplary achievement and dedication.
(L. to r.) William Bao Bean ’95, Malcolm W. Gauld ’76, P’14, George A. Khaldun ’73
Common Good Award
George A. Khaldun ‘73 has devoted his considerable skill as an administrator, expertise as an educator, and passion as a reformer to bettering the lives of
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is cosponsoring legislation to promote transparency, boost competition, and bring down the cost of prescription drugs. The bipartisan Drug-Price Transparency for Consumers (DTC) Act would require price disclosures on advertisements for prescription drugs in order to inform patients who are considering certain medications after seeing television commercials. By
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Kardex invites attendees to visit booth S3562 to experience our innovative technologies first-hand during Promat 2025 in Chicago March 17 – 20, 2025.
WESTBROOK, ME, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kardex will present its latest developments designed to enhance intralogistics efficiency at Promat 2025 at McCormick Place in Chicago March 17 – 20, 2025. We invite attendees to visit booth S3562 to experience our
HOLLIS, ME, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Aire Serv of Southern Maine, a leader in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services, is ready to support customers through the HVAC industry’s mandatory transition to R-454B refrigerant. This new
Maine - The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to release the third round of Climate Education Professional Development grant funds for climate-related professional learning for Maine educators and local education providers. The grant application is due March 21, 2025. Awarded programs will take place between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
The Maine DOE Climate Education
Maine - The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Early Learning Team is supporting a First 10 Community Schools pilot through Maine’s Preschool Development Grant. It is designed to bring together school administrative units (SAUs), families, early childhood programs, and community organizations to create a system that helps young children to learn and thrive during the first 10 years of their lives.
The First 10 Community Schools model is a
Russ Sanford, Chief Growth Officer at Kleinschmidt
PITTSFIELD, ME, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kleinschmidt Associates, a leading engineering, regulatory, and environmental consulting firm, is proud to announce the election of Chief Growth Officer Russ Sanford as Vice President of the Hydropower Foundation (HF) Board of Directors for 2025. The Foundation is vital in
AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was sworn into office for her third term today, Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Governor Janet Mills conducted the formal swearing-in of all the constitutional officers, which includes Secretary Bellows, State Treasurer Joseph Perry, Attorney General Aaron Frey; as well as the statutory office of State Auditor, Matthew Dunlap.
In her remarks following the swearing-in, Secretary Bellows shared a
Governor Swears In Commissioner Cohen Following Confirmation Vote
Governor Janet Mills today praised the Maine Senate's unanimous confirmation of Joan Cohen to serve Commissioner of the Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. The Governor swore in Cohen as Commissioner this morning, just minutes after the Senate voted to confirm her.
"I thank the Maine Senate for its unanimous vote to confirm Joan Cohen as
GORHAM, Maine – Junior Olivia Stewart (Fredericton, New Brunswick/Mount Academy) scored 2:38 into overtime to give the University of Southern Maine Huskies a thrilling 3-2 win against the Johnson & Wales University Wildcats on Saturday afternoon in Gorham. Stewart's game-winner was assisted by seniors Jess MacLean (Red Point, Nova Scotia) and Amelie St-Amant (Ottawa, Ontario/ Ontario Hockey Academy). Stewart and St-Amant each had two points in the game. Stwart had an assist in addition to her goal and St-Amant assisted on two goals..webp)
Courtesy of Riley Driscoll, Athletic Media Associate
Huskies' fifth-year senior Haley McKim (Moncton, New Brunswick/Mount
Governor proposes balanced approach of investments, spending reductions, and targeted revenue enhancements to balance budget while maintaining core voter-approved programs
Governor Janet Mills today unveiled her Administration's budget proposal for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 biennium.
The proposal is balanced and makes needed investments to maintain the Governor's core commitments to Maine people such as health care, 55 percent of education, free school meals for all Maine students, and five percent municipal revenue sharing to stabilize property taxes and support municipal services.
For the first time, it also proposes making permanent the Governor's highly
AUGUSTA, Maine — Leaders of the University of Maine System (UMS), the Maine Community College System (MCCS) and Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) are praising the commitment to public higher education in the biennial budget proposal released by Gov. Janet Mills today (External Site).
Together, UMS, MCCS and MMA enroll 46,695 students and educate tens
Recognizing the critical need to ensure affordable, reliable energy for all Maine people and businesses, Governor Mills proposes elevating the Governor's Energy Office to a cabinet-level department in upcoming budget proposal
Governor Janet Mills today announced that she will propose elevating the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) to a cabinet-level department as part of her upcoming biennial budget proposal.
Establishing the Maine Department of Energy
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce the release of a request for proposals (RFP) seeking bids from organizations interested in implementing comprehensive afterschool and summer learning programs in 2025-2026. It is anticipated that roughly $2.5 million will be available to issue grant awards this spring.
Authorized under Title IV, Part B of the
SOUTH PARIS, Maine, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KBS Builders, Inc. (“KBS” or the “Company”), the leading modular manufacturer in New England, announced it has signed a $3.2 million contract to manufacture 40 modules for the construction of five 4-unit multifamily townhouse condominiums in Lincoln County, Maine. Production at the Company is expected to commence later this month, with delivery to be completed in the second quarter of 2025.
The diversity of KBS’ expertise in modular manufacturing for the
Columbia Falls, Maine, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America (WAA), the national nonprofit whose year-long mission is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach our children the value of freedom, proudly announces its theme for 2025: “Keep Moving Forward.”
Each year, millions of volunteers and patriots gather in local, state, and national cemeteries across all 50 states and abroad to pay tribute to our nation’s service
Portland, Maine – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded MaineHealth a three-year, $667,330 grant to establish new rural obstetric training intensives through the Maine Rural Graduate Medical Education (MERGE) Collaborative.
MaineHealth, Northern Light Health,
Advanced cold storage facility opening early 2025 in Portland, Maine—secure your space now for top-tier, food-safe, temperature-controlled solutions.
PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Taylor Logistics Inc., a premier provider of full-service third-party logistics (3PL) solutions, is thrilled to be the chosen operator of the Maine International Cold Storage Facility (MICSF), set to open in early 2025. Located near the Port of Portland, this state-of-the-art facility will deliver advanced cold storage solutions to support businesses with temperature-sensitive goods.
The MICSF is designed with 106,000 square feet of space, a design temperature of -10°F, and cutting-edge technology to ensure precise inventory management. Backed by top food-
