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State Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Tuesday June 03, 2025 ( 5 items )  

Fidium arrives in Waldoboro and Whitefield, bringing all-fiber access and opportunity for Lincoln County communities
MATTOON, Illinois, June 2 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, posted the following news release: * * * Fidium arrives in Waldoboro and Whitefield, bringing all-fiber access and opportunity for Lincoln County communities * All-fiber, symmetrical speed network from Fidium offers new options for entertainment, economic development, remote learning, telehealth and more, with plans as low as $30 WALDOBORO, Maine --   more

House Advances Roberts Legislation to Protect Maine Consumers by Licensing General Contractors
AUGUSTA, Maine, June 3 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * House advances Roberts legislation to protect Maine consumers by licensing general contractors AUGUSTA - The Maine House of Representatives voted Monday to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Tiffany Roberts, D-South Berwick, that would protect Maine consumers by establishing a licensing requirement for general contractors. "After four decades of studies and advocacy, it's time to finally put Main  more

Rep. Brennan Bill to Allow Students to Apply for Department of Education Diploma Advances in House
AUGUSTA, Maine, June 3 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Brennan bill to allow students to apply for Department of Education diploma advances in House AUGUSTA - A bill that would allow for high school students within their fourth year of study to apply for a Maine Department of Education (DOE) diploma under extraneous circumstances, sponsored by Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, was advanced by the Maine House of Representatives Thursday. "Since the C  more

UMF Professor Michael Schoeppner Awarded Prestigious National Fellowship by the American Council of Learned Societies
FARMINGTON, Maine, June 3 -- The University of Maine Farmington campus issued the following news: * * * UMF professor Michael Schoeppner awarded prestigious national fellowship by the American Council of Learned Societies The University of Maine at Farmington is proud to announce that Michael Schoeppner, UMF associate professor of history, has been awarded a 2025 Fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). The ACLS is a national fellowship program known for supporting ou  more

University of New England Earns National Recognition for Student Success and Outcomes
BIDDEFORD, Maine, June 3 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * University of New England earns national recognition for student success and outcomes The University of New England has been named a 2025-26 College of Distinction, joining a select group of institutions recognized for their commitment to delivering an exceptional undergraduate college experience. The distinction, awarded by the national Colleges of Distinction program, is based on four pillars: engaged  more