BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - New England Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 16, 2021, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk - May 2020": Workers in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $35.57 in May 2020, about 31 percent above the nationwide average of $27.07, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics repo  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 16 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following news release on July 14, 2021: The Maine Public Utilities Commission (Commission) today approved a distribution rate increase for customers of Central Maine Power Company (CMP). The distribution rate increase primarily reflects recovery of a portion of the costs related to the five major storms and 16 small storms that occurred in 2020. The balance of storm costs will be recovered in future years. At the same  more

FARMINGTON, Maine, July 17 -- MaineHealth issued the following news: Franklin Community Health Network (FCHN), a member of MaineHealth, is pleased to announce that Ross Isacke, DO, will join the organization as chief medical officer (CMO), beginning September 7. Former interim CMO Ryan Knapp, MD, and current interim David Claud, MD, continue to serve as advisors to the organization to ensure a smooth transition. As CMO, Dr. Isacke will be the leader for the FCHN physicians and advanced practic  more

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, July 17 -- The Community College System of New Hampshire issued the following news release on July 16, 2021: The trustees of the Community College System of NH (CCSNH) voted today to freeze tuition at $215 per credit, or $6,450 per year, in tuition costs for a full-time course load. The rate has remained unchanged for four years, reflecting the colleges' commitment to affordability and access for New Hampshire students. CCSNH colleges continue to be the most affordabl  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 17 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following feature story: Scientists from NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center recently completed the first leg of a mission to survey marine mammals and other protected species in waters off the southeast coast of the United States. They are locating, identifying, and counting marine mammals from both the NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter and a NOAA Twin Otter aircraft. The data they collect will be u  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release on July 16, 2021: Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) reintroduced the Emergency Economic and Workforce System Resiliency Act, which will provide new funding to state and local workforce agencies to prevent layoffs, support displaced workers, and collaborate with employers on innovative strategies for preserving the existing workforce and creating new jobs. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) will be introducing th  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on July 16, 2021: Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and the Senate Appropriations Committee urging immediate action to fully reimburse the New Hampshire National Guard for their deployment to the United States Capitol after the January 6th attack. Kuster and Pappas helped secure fundi  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 16 -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following news release: As of the end of June 2021, more than 150 million Americans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But questions remain about how long vaccinated people are protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and whether they will be protected from the viral variants circulating in the United States and globally, including the new highly transmissible delta (B.1.617.2) varia  more