Tipoffs for Maine (New England)
British Department for Environment: Forestry Commission Chair Welcomes New England Trees Action Plan to Treble Tree Planting Rates in England
LONDON, England, May 20 -- The British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs issued the following news release on May 18, 2021:
Today (Tuesday 18 May) the Forestry Commission has welcomed a new government commitment to protect, enhance and restore nature and help meet Net Zero by 2050, using nature-based solutions to tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis, including new commitments for tree planting and tree health in England. This builds on the recommendations of the Dasgupta
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EPA Approves Air Permit for Construction & Operation of Vineyard Wind Offshore Wind Project
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on May 19, 2021:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the final Clean Air Act Outer Continental Shelf air quality permit to Vineyard Wind 1, LLC. The permit includes air pollution control requirements for the construction and operation of the 800-MW windfarm. By issuing this permit, construction can now begin on the nation's first major offshore wind project, which will be in
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Flathead Valley Community College Favorite Fine Dining Event, Chef's Table, Brings a Rare Culinary Experience to the Flathead Community
KALISPELL, Montana, May 20 (TNSEve) -- Flathead Valley Community College issued the following news release:
As Chef's Table enters its 13th year, the Culinary Institute of Montana at Flathead Valley Community College is busy preparing students to perfect American culinary classics from Old Bay crab cakes to black pepper crusted eye of the round steak. This year Chef's Table will transport guests across the United States with culinary experiences from the American South on June 4, a New England
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New England First Amendment Coalition Opposes Attempt to Make Police Officer Residency Data Secret in Rhode Island
WESTBOROUGH, Massachusetts, May 20 (TNSPol) -- The New England First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release:
The New England First Amendment Coalition recently opposed legislation that would make secret the towns and cities of residence for Rhode Island police officers.
"At a time when citizens throughout the state -- and country -- are demanding more transparency and accountability within police departments, this legislation will needlessly keep citizens uninformed about the of
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Rep. Larson Highlights Need for Action on Legislation to Address Outdated Infrastructure in Hartford and Around Country
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on May 19, 2021:
During today's Ways and Means Committee Hearing on Leveraging the Tax Code for Infrastructure Investment, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) highlighted the need for Congress to act on legislation to address outdated infrastructure in the Hartford region and throughout the country.
Click here (https://youtu.be/5actDBe4j4M) to see Larson's remarks and questions to the hearing witnesses.
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Spectrum Health CEO, Northcentral Dean and APS Executive Join Yavapai College Foundation Board for 2021-2022
PRESCOTT, Arizona, May 20 (TNSPer) -- Yavapai College issued the following news:
The Yavapai College Foundation Board took a series of bold strokes at its May 12th annual meeting: Electing three new members, extending the terms of another two, and honoring a longtime College advocate as it pivots toward the post-COVID era.
"It is an honor to be a part of the Yavapai College Foundation leadership, especially during its 50th Anniversary," YCF Board President Valerie Wood said. "I look forward to
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