EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: East Stroudsburg University student Gianna DiLauro, a senior studying hospitality, recreation, and tourism management (HRTM) from Stroudsburg, Pa., and Fredrick "Chuck" Meitner, Ph.D., assistant professor of HRTM, attended the 2024 International Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Northeast North America Federation Conference April 4-6 at the University of Southern Main  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 11 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on April 10, 2024: The Mills Administration released the following statements today in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) finalized national drinking water standard for PFAS. "PFAS contamination threatens the health of our people, our wildlife, and our environment. My Administration, working closely with the Legislature, has spearheaded one of the strongest efforts in the nation to addres  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 11 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: The Maine House of Representatives gave final approval on Tuesday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, that would establish a statewide sexual assault forensic examination kit tracking system. Many states have already established a tracking system, while others have passed laws that require every rape kit to be tested. Maine is currently the only state in the nation th  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 10 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2023-00303) on April 9, 2024: * * * TOMORROW ENERGY CORP., Application for License to Operate As A Competitive Electricity Provider ORDER GRANTING LICENSE AND MODIFYING FINANCIAL SECURITY BARTLETT, Chairman; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. SUMMARY Through this Order, Tomorrow Energy Corp (Tomorrow or the Company) is issued a license to operate as a competitive electricity provider furnish  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 11 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following statement on April 9, 2024, by State Assistant House Majority Leader Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston: * * * Today, the House of Representatives voted on a measure that would enshrine reproductive autonomy in the Maine Constitution. The bill earned a majority 76-68 vote but failed to garner the two-thirds support it would need in a future enactment vote to send the amendment to Maine voters for final approval. In response   more

ORONO, Maine, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Along the rocky shores of Acadia National Park are 24 known archaeological sites that preserve the history and heritage of Wabanaki people. Many of the sites house pottery sherds, tools, animal bones and other artifacts that showcase ancient Indigenous culture from a bygone age. Sea level rise, flooding and storms are eroding these sacred and culturally significant places. The National Park Service   more

WATERVILLE, Maine, April 11 -- Thomas College issued the following news release: Thomas College is proud to announce it has been awarded a $1M grant through the Maine Department of Education for "Chemistry Connects," a project to boost science instruction at the College. The grant comes with a special focus on developing talent for Maine's workforce and increasing the number of individuals possessing post-secondary work credentials, including Pell-eligible, low-income, and first-generation stud  more

ORONO, Maine, April 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: The 2024 Presidential Awards recognize outstanding teaching in wildlife ecology, pioneering research in biodiversity, significant public engagement and research focused on voting, innovation in aquaculture and extraordinary impact on young entrepreneurs and communities across Maine. Lindsay Seward, a principal lecturer in wildlife ecology, received the Presidential Outstanding Teaching Award. Brian M  more