AUGUSTA, Maine, April 2 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on April 1, 2024: On Monday, the Maine Senate gave initial support to LD 780, "RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Protect Personal Reproductive Autonomy," sponsored by Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic. The Reproductive Rights Amendment received a vote of 20-13, along partisan lines. "The ability to determine our reproductive health is a fundamental human right, and it deserves the sam  more

WATERVILLE, Maine, April 2 -- Thomas College issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: Thomas College announces it will host its 130th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1 p.m. Thomas College will also hold its Honors Convocation ceremony on Friday evening, May 10, 2024 at 4 p.m. Provost Thomas S. Edwards, Ph.D., is pleased to announce the speakers, marshals, and honorary degree recipients for the 130th annual commencement ceremonies. Representing the Undergraduate D  more

WATERVILLE, Maine, April 2 -- Thomas College issued the following news release: Roberta Tibbetts, associate professor of management, is known for her unwavering dedication to Thomas College. Roberta, an employee of the College for more than 50 years, is being recognized as this month's Terrier STAR for providing an inspiring environment, care and community, and institutional inventiveness. A 1971 alumna of the College, Roberta became a faculty member at Thomas College directly after graduatio  more

BANGOR, Maine, April 2 -- Husson University issued the following news release: Husson University is pleased to announce that Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills will deliver the address at the 2024 Husson University Commencement on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Husson's 125th Commencement Ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Mills is a motivational speaker, actor, author and an advocate for veterans and amputees. He is also one of only fi  more