ORONO, Maine, Jan. 10 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Conservation is a multi-dimensional issue that goes beyond preserving the environment. Conservationists not only need ecological expertise, but also have to understand the impact of conservation on the economics and culture of an area, be able to interact with the public about issues of conservation and so much more. Through a program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), University of Maine graduate  more

MATTOON, Illinois, Jan. 10 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * Construction starting soon in Winter Harbor and Gouldsboro, as Fidium will connect more than 2,100 homes and businesses to its multi-gig speed, future-proof network * * * WINTER HARBOR, Maine - Jan. 9, 2025 - Fidium is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Winter Harbor and Gouldsboro, Maine, bringing multi-gig speed service to more than   more

MATTOON, Illinois, Jan. 10 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * Fidium to begin fiber construction in Lincoln County communities, connecting more than 8,300 homes and businesses to its multi-gig speed, future-proof network * * * WISCASSET, Maine - Jan. 9, 2025 - Fidium is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Lincoln County, Maine, bringing multi-gig speed service to more than 8,300 homes and business  more

ORONO, Maine, Jan. 11 -- The University of Maine System issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2025: AUGUSTA, Maine -- Leaders of the University of Maine System (UMS), the Maine Community College System (MCCS) and Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) are praising the commitment to public higher education in the biennial budget proposal released by Gov. Janet Mills today (https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-unveils-balanced-biennial-budget-proposal-2025-01-10). Together, UM  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 10 (TNSsta) -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2025: * * * Uhlenhake celebrates new Local Organizing Director position, investment in Party infrastructure, and electoral victories; announces she will not seek another term. * * * Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake released the following statement: "Two years ago when I was elected to Chair the Maine Democratic Party, I came into the role with two core beliefs about Democratic   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 10 (TNSsta) -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2025: * * * Maine Democratic Party Vice Chair Julian Rogers released the following statement: "Serving as the Vice Chair of the Maine Democratic Party has been an incredible honor and an unforgettable experience. For the past two years, I have had the opportunity to travel across the state and meet Democrats from every county and community in Maine. The more parts of Maine I see, and the m  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 11 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address on Jan. 10, 2025: * * * Well, following those horrible storms last year that devastated communities across the State of Maine, my administration and the legislature made the largest investment in storm relief in the state's history. That funding was significant, but it was only a down payment, really, on the critical work Maine has to do to prepare for the storms we know are coming -- more intense and more  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 11 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on Jan. 10, 2025: * * * Governor proposes balanced approach of investments, spending reductions, and targeted revenue enhancements to balance budget while maintaining core voter-approved programs * * * Governor Janet Mills today unveiled her Administration's budget proposal for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 biennium. The proposal is balanced and makes needed investments to maintain the Governor's core commitments to  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 10 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2025: Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was sworn into office for her third term today, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Governor Janet Mills conducted the formal swearing-in of all the constitutional officers, which includes Secretary Bellows, State Treasurer Joseph Perry, Attorney General Aaron Frey; as well as the statutory office of State Auditor, Matthew Dunlap. In her remarks following the s  more

ORONO, Maine, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Ask anyone who frequents the forests of New England and they will likely speak of unwelcome companions -- ticks. Blacklegged ticks are expanding their range and rising in numbers, infecting people with pathogens that cause conditions like Lyme disease and babesiosis. Climate change is frequently blamed, but researchers have noticed another man-made problem may be helping the pests spread. Invasive fore  more