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At Opioid Response Summit, Governor Mills Urges Maine People to Recommit to Fighting Substance Use Epidemic
MAINE, July 10 - Back to current news. July 10, 2025 While data show continued decline in overdose deaths in Maine, Governor warns 'we can't get complacent' During remarks today at the seventh annual Governor's Opioid Response Summit, Governor...

At Opioid Response Summit, Governor Mills Urges Maine People to Recommit to Fighting Substance Use Epidemic
Back to current news. July 10, 2025 While data show continued decline in overdose deaths in Maine, Governor warns 'we can't get complacent' During remarks today at the seventh annual Governor's Opioid Response Summit, Governor Janet Mills welcomed...

At Opioid Response Summit, Governor Mills Urges Maine People to Recommit to Fighting Substance Use Epidemic
While data show continued decline in overdose deaths in Maine, Governor warns 'we can't get complacent' During remarks today at the seventh annual Governor's Opioid Response Summit, Governor Janet Mills welcomed data showing that overdose deaths...

Man Wanted In Fatal Wicomico County Shooting Arrested In Maine
July 9, 2025 (SALISBURY, MD) – A Salisbury man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting in Wicomico County in February was arrested yesterday in Auburn, Maine. The accused is Jabril Roynell Walters, 31, of Salisbury, Maryland. He was wanted for...

Orono High School Student’s Artwork to Be Featured During Wild Blueberry Weekend
The artistic talents of an Orono High School student will take center stage the weekend of August 2 and 3, 2025, as the State of Maine celebrates its fifth annual Wild Blueberry Weekend. On July 17, 2025, at Brodis Farm in Hope, Governor Janet...

Wreaths Across America and Vietnam Veterans of America Announce National Partnership to Further Shared Mission of Honoring Vietnam War Veterans
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine and SILVER SPRING, Md., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America (WAA), a national nonprofit organization with a mission to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value...

Brookfield Renewable Announces Strong Second Quarter Results
All amounts in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated BROOKFIELD, News, Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX: BEP.UN; NYSE: BEP) (“Brookfield Renewable Partners”, "BEP") today reported financial results for...

Norwood Park’s Final Appeal Deadline is August 5, 2025
O'Connor discusses the Norwood Park’s final appeal deadline that is in August 5, 2025. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Norwood Park was the very first Cook County township to undergo the triennial property...

Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule – July 28 – August 1, 2025
**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicate that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.** **The governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change** **All...

1-Hour Payday Loans No Credit Check: GreendayOnline Expands Digital Services to Serve 32 States Where Traditional Lending Remains Legal
Digital lending platform addresses growing demand for accessible emergency funding across expanded geographic footprint Dallas, Texas , July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GreendayOnline, a leading digital lending platform, today announced the...

Introducing the 2025 Fine Arts Work Center Scholarship Recipients
This summer, six Boston-based poets and writers are spending a transformative week in Provincetown honing their craft, supported by a scholarship from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the Fine Arts Work Center. Each summer, the Fine Arts...

Sun Communities Reports Results for the Second Quarter and First Six Months of 2025
Net Income per Diluted Share of $10.02 for the Quarter, inclusive of Income from Discontinued Operations Core FFO per Share of $1.76 for the Quarter North America Same Property NOI for MH and RV Increased by 4.9% for the Quarter on a...

WNC & Associates and Portland Housing Authority Announce $117.1 Million Redevelopment and Renovation of Riverton Park
PORTLAND, Maine, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WNC & Associates (WNC), a family-owned business known as both a pioneer and leader in the affordable housing industry, and the Portland Housing Authority have announced the redevelopment,...

Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration for Attempting to Block Federal Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood
Press Releases 07/29/2025 Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration for Attempting to Block Federal Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood (Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 23 states in suing the...

AG Brown sues Trump administration for blocking Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funding
SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 24 states in suing the Trump Administration over a provision in recent Congressional budget legislation that unlawfully targets Planned Parenthood. The provision specifically blocks...

Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Illegal Demands That States Hand Over Sensitive Personal Data of Snap Recipients
Press Releases 07/29/2025 Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Illegal Demands That States Hand Over Sensitive Personal Data of Snap Recipients (Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong, as part of a...

Seaweed Market Share, Size, Trends, Growth, Analysis, Research Report and Forecast
Seaweed Market Size, Share, Competitive Landscape and Trend Analysis Report, by Product, by Application : Global Opportunity Analysis and Forecast, 2024 - 2034. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Seaweed market...

TramutoPorter Foundation Announces 2025 Compassionate Leadership Awards and Scholarships
OGUNQUIT, Maine, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The TramutoPorter Foundation, a nonprofit founded by philanthropist and author Donato Tramuto and business leader Jeffrey Porter, today announced its 2025 Compassionate Leadership Awards and...

Attorney General Brown joins lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s illegal demands that states hand over sensitive personal data of SNAP recipients
SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today, as part of a coalition of 21 states, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) demand that states turn over personal and sensitive information about millions of...

Suncovia’s Reaction to Net Metering Vote
A step backwards for clean energy progress in Maine BANGOR, ME, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Suncovia, a leading advocate for equitable clean energy solutions, has expressed deep concern over the advancement of Maine’s...