WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan, Tonko Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Expand Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention * Delivers Life-Changing Early Detection for 580,000 Floridians Living with Alzheimer's WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Health Subcommittee, announced the introduction of the Alzheimer's Screening and Preventio  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to approve Maine's revisions to its Clean Air Act operating permit program. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA) to act on minor amendments submitted by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The agency submitted the updates to its Chapter 140: Part 70 Air Emission License Regulation on July 29, 2024. The changes include simple modifications that are considered clarification  more

PORTLAND, Maine, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine posted the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * False Claims Act Lawsuits Filed Against Two Individuals for Fraudulently Obtaining Pandemic Relief Funds The U.S. Attorney's Office today filed lawsuits against two individuals alleging they fraudulently applied for and received CARES Act pandemic relief funds: * Ahmed Suja, of South Portland, is alleged to have fraudulently applied for and received   more

PORTLAND, Maine, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine posted the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Farmington Marijuana Conspirators Convicted at Trial Lucas Sirois and Robert Sirois were convicted of conspiring to distribute marijuana; Lucas Sirois was also convicted of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, as well as bank and tax fraud * BANGOR, Maine: Lucas Sirois, 45, and his father, Robert Sirois, 71, both of Farmington, were found  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Cosponsors Effort to Repeal Provision Allowing Lawmakers to Sue Justice Department for Phone Surveillance * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), alongside 27 of his colleagues, has introduced legislation to prevent the special protection of lawmakers in federal investigations. The Anti-Cash Grab Act would repeal a provision quietly added at the last minute into the Senate governm  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King, Colleagues Call on Majority Leader Thune to Immediately Bring Epstein Files Transparency Act to Floor for Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) today joined dozens of his Senate colleagues in a letter urging Republican leadership to immediately vote on legislation aimed at releasing the Epstein files. In a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), the Caucus cal  more

BIDDEFORD, Maine, Nov. 20 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * Medical student draws praise for developing 3D-printed pelvic model to improve anatomical understanding University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine student Sarah Swanick (D.O., '28) spent four months last semester creating a 3D-printed anatomical model of the pelvis, lumbar spine, and femur -- not for a class or research project, but purely to understand pelvic anatomy more deeply. The   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (Rep.) -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, issued the following news release: * * * MOYLAN: GUAM AMONG JURISDICTIONS APPROVED TO MOVE FORWARD ON FEDERAL BROADBAND EXPANSION Congressman James C. Moylan announced that Guam is among the 18 States and Territories approved to move forward under the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a major step toward improving internet access across the island and l  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds, King Seek Maximum H-2B Work Visas to Support Small Businesses in 2026 * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Angus King (I-Maine) recently sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) requesting that they release the maximum allowable number of additional H-2B visas for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, consistent with the previous thre  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Applauds Federal Approval of $48.4 Million Maine Rural Broadband Grant by NTIA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins applauded the announcement that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Maine's plan to move forward with $48.4 million to extend high-speed internet service to 21,880 homes and businesses across the state.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins' Statement on Senate Approval to Release the Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement after the U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation to release the Epstein files: "I support the release of the Epstein files. This is an important step for the survivors of these heinous crimes. The legislation allows for appropria  more

PORTLAND, Maine, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine posted the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * South Berwick Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Money Cori Godin received COVID-19 benefits by falsely claiming to be unemployed * A South Berwick woman pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Portland to theft of government money. According to court records, Cori Godin, 46, falsely claimed to be unemployed in order to receive unem  more