WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43743) on Oct. 2, 2024, entitled "Monuments and Memorials Authorized and Completed Under the Commemorative Works Act in the District of Columbia" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary Since the enactment of the Commemorative Works Act (CWA) in 1986, Congress has authorized 48 commemorative works to be placed in the District of Columbia or its environs. Twen  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address on Oct. 25, 2024: * * * Well, one year ago, on the evening of October 25th, 2023, Maine people were bowling with their kids, enjoying a cold beer after a long day at work, competing in a cornhole tournament, spending time with their family and friends at Just-In-Time Recreation and at Schemengees Bar and Grille in Lewiston, when their lives and their community were shattered by gunfire. Eighteen beloved p  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 27 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2024-00276) on Oct. 25, 2024: * * * THE MAINE WATER COMPANY - MILLINOCKET DIVISION, Request for Approval of Water Infrastructure Charge SUSPENSION ORDER On September 30, 2024, the Maine Water Company, Millinocket Division, (Company) filed a request pursuant to 35-A M.R.S. Sec. 6107-A(3) for a water infrastructure surcharge, seeking an effective date November 1, 2024. Pursuant to 35-A M.R.S. Sec.  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 27 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2024-00135) on Oct. 25, 2024: * * * SUMMIT NATURAL GAS OF MAINE, INC., Request for Approval of Changes to Transportation Terms and Conditions ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION BARTLETT, Chairman; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. SUMMARY In this Order, the Commission approves the Stipulation filed on October 8, 2024 (the Stipulation) entered into by Summit Natural Gas of Maine, Inc. (Summit or the  more