NEWBURYPORT, Massachusetts, Dec. 17 -- Matter Communications, a public relation and social media firm, issued the following news release: Matter Communications -- a Brand Elevation Agency specializing in PR, creative services, digital marketing and strategy -- announces continued momentum across its creative team, highlighted by growing demand for live and remote video offerings, virtual events and podcast production, as well as notable award wins for its client work. In 2020, the team executed  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 17 -- The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition issued the following news: This week, MIRA and 21 of its members submitted formal comments calling on the Trump Administration to rescind their recently announced changes to the civics examination for naturalization, and revert to the 2008 version of the exam. The organizations represent a wide range of service providers for immigrant and refugee communities, including several that provide citizenship a  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 17 -- The New England Foundation for the Arts issued the following news release: The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) is pleased to announce the recipients of two new grant opportunities for Massachusetts-based artists and collaborators to imagine and create public art that fosters more just, vibrant, and welcoming public spaces. "In the midst of the global health pandemic, economic downturn, and continued racial injustice that 2020 has made more apparent,  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued the following news release on Dec. 16: The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston today announced it is accepting nominations for membership on two distinct advisory councils. Now through Jan. 15, member nominations are open for the Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council and the Community Development Advisory Council. Each of the councils represent the six New England states and bring information from their local co  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release on Dec. 16: Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) today urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to reject a petition for emergency interim fishery regulations regarding the North Atlantic right whale. The petition, submitted by a number of out-of-state interest groups, would bypass the established regulatory process and cou  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) today urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to reject a petition for emergency interim fishery regulations regarding the North Atlantic right whale. The petition, submitted by a number of out-of-state interest groups, would bypass the established regulatory process and could set a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release on Dec. 16: Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) today urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to reject a petition for emergency interim fishery regulations regarding the North Atlantic right whale. The petition, submitted by a number of out-of-state interest groups, would bypass the established regulatory process and  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release on Dec. 16: Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) today urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to reject a petition for emergency interim fishery regulations regarding the North Atlantic right whale. The petition, submitted by a number of out-of-state interest groups, would bypass the established regulatory process an  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that Maine communities have been awarded a total of $914,156 to prevent youth substance misuse and foster drug-free communities. This funding was awarded through the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)'s Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. "Last year, drug overdoses claimed the life of 380 Mainers, more than one person each day. We  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that Maine communities have been awarded a total of $914,156 to prevent youth substance misuse and foster drug-free communities. This funding was awarded through the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)'s Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. "Last year, drug overdoses claimed the life of 380 Mainers, more than one person each day. We   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Dec. 16: United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today announced they will convene a bipartisan advisory committee to review and provide recommendations on U.S. Attorney candidates for the District of Massachusetts. Candidates interested in applying for the U.S. Attorney position must submit their applications to the Advisory Committee by December 24, 2020  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today announced they will convene a bipartisan advisory committee to review and provide recommendations on U.S. Attorney candidates for the District of Massachusetts. Candidates interested in applying for the U.S. Attorney position must submit their applications to the Advisory Committee by December 24, 2020. The Advi  more