WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) addressing concerns related to state laws that impose severe restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products. Representing the North American adhesive and sealant value chain, the ASC comprises over 117 manufacturers and suppliers, contributing significantly to the industry across the United States. Through its public comment letter,  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Sept. 16, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Maine - First Quarter 2025": * * * Employment in Maine's Cumberland County changed little from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that employment in York County declined 1.2 percent over the year. (Se  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Calls on Armed Services Chairman to Hold Hearing on Urban Militarization Plans * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), is calling on SASC Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) to hold a hearing on President Trump's deployment of American troops into American cities. More specifically, the letter he sent with several SASC coll  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New research may help offshore energy be more bird-friendly * A study published Sept. 17 in the Journal of Applied Ecology revealed when, where and how most songbirds migrate offshore over North American coastal waters. This data offers a baseline to help wind energy managers reduce fatal bird-wind turbine collisions while generating sustainable energy. The researchers analyzed 10 years of weather radar data   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Retail Association of Maine and New Hampshire Retail Association have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice highlighting serious concerns about state laws that they claim impose significant barriers to interstate commerce. The associations advocate for federal intervention to establish uniformity in regulations concerning data privacy and extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, which they argue create undue burdens on small   more