Wednesday - July 1, 2026

Tipoffs for Maine (New England)

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ATA Cheers Federal Court Decision Blocking Discriminatory Rhode Island Toll Scheme
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 22 (TNSgov) -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: The American Trucking Associations hailed a decision by the U.S. District Court ruling Rhode Island's predatory truck-only tolling plan RhodeWorks unconstitutional. "We told Rhode Island's leaders from the start that their crazy scheme was not only discriminatory, but illegal," said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. "We're pleased the court agreed. To any state looking to target our  more
BLS - New England Region Issues Report on Average Energy Prices, Boston-Cambridge-Newton - August 2022
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 (TNSRep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - New England Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 21, 2022, entitled "Average Energy Prices, Boston-Cambridge-Newton - August 2022": Gasoline prices averaged $4.387 a gallon in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area in August 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner William J. Sibley noted that area gasoline prices were up $1.264 com  more
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: 2022 WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon presented by Arbella Insurance raised more than $3.5 million in 36-hour broadcast
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * More than $65 million raised over 20 years for the Jimmy Fund, supporting adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute * * * The Jimmy Fund, WEEI (WEEI-FM), New England Sports Network (NESN), and the Boston Red Sox are proud to announce that the 20th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon presented by Arbella Insurance raised more t  more
Duke University: Rooftop Solar Cells Can Be a Boon for Water Conservation Too
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 22 (TNSjou) -- Duke University issued the following news: * * * Fossil-fueled electrical grid's enormous water use is often overlooked * * * Electricity-generating rooftop solar cells not only save on planet-warming carbon emissions, they also save a significant amount of water, say a pair of Duke University researchers who have done the math. A given household may save an average 16,200 gallons of water per year by installing rooftop solar, they found. In some  more
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases: Two Popular Diabetes Drugs Outperformed Others in Large Clinical Trial
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 22 (TNSjou) -- The Department of Health and Human Services National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases issued the following news release: * * * NIH-funded researchers complete first study comparing commonly used type 2 diabetes medications. * * * In a large clinical trial that directly compared four drugs commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, researchers found that insulin glargine and liraglutide performed the best of four medications approve  more
SEC Issues Order Involving Timothy Allcott
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following order (No. 3-21120) on Sept. 21, 2022: * * * In the Matter of TIMOTHY ALLCOTT, Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 203(f) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 AND NOTICE OF HEARING I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate and in the public interest that public administrative proceedings be, and hereby are, instituted pursuant to   more
St. Louis School of Medicine: Investigational drug for genetic form of ALS improves disease's molecular signs
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 22 (TNSjou) -- The Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Extended use of tofersen may help stabilize muscle strength, control * * * An investigational drug developed to treat a rare, inherited form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) reduced molecular signs of the fatal, paralyzing disease and curbed neurodegeneration -- but at the six-month mark, the drug did not improve motor control and muscle strength, ac  more
University of Newcastle: $12m program rolling out regional diabetes care
CALLAGHAN, Australia, Sept. 21 (TNSfund) -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), Hunter New England Health Local Health District (HNELHD), the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECCPHN) and the University of Newcastle are improving access to diabetes care in rural and regional areas. * * * The five-year program, worth $12.4m, will see the creation of a 'medibus', equipped to be a clinic on wheels, t  more