BANGOR, Maine, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Field Office issued the following news release on June 17, 2021: A Waterville man was sentenced today in federal court for three drug-related offenses, including conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, DEA New England Division Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Boyle and Acting U.S. Attorney Donald E. Clark announced. U.S. District Judge Joh  more

WESTBOROUGH, Massachusetts, June 18 (TNSPol) -- The New England First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release: Following votes to temporarily extend certain pandemic policies, over a dozen advocacy organizations are calling for permanent reforms to ensure continued virtual access to public meetings. The groups -- including disability rights and free press organizations -- support legislation to make remote access for public meetings permanent and routine at all levels of governmen  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The National Italian American Foundation issued the following news release: The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce it has awarded more than a quarter of a million dollars in direct aid to outstanding Italian Americans in 2021 alone. "As the premier Italian American organization, we are very pleased to have been able to award $252,500 in scholarships and fellowships to Italian American youth," said Chairman Robert E. Carlucci. "We are dedic  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 18 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following feature story: NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region has announced recommendations to fund the first year of four multi-year New England Bay Watershed Education and Training Program (B-WET) projects under the 2021-2022 New England B-WET grant competition. Funds will also be used to support six existing B-WET projects. Projects fall under two priority categories: * Backyard B-WET in a   more

CALLAGHAN, Australia, June 18 (TNSRes) -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: Researchers will study the human microbiome in pregnant women, fathers, and their children to determine the impact of a healthy microbiome on health outcomes. Precision microbiome science leaders, Microba Life Sciences, have joined with the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), the University of Newcastle, and Hunter New England Health in the NEW1000 Family Study. The NEW1000 Family Study cons  more