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Tipoffs for Bangor, Maine (New England) Newsletter for Thursday January 22, 2026 ( 13 items )  

11 athletes who exemplify Bryant's success in the NCAA era
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Jan. 21 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * 11 athletes who exemplify Bryant's success in the NCAA era * Fifty years ago, Bryant Athletics made the transition from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to the more prominent National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). Entering at the Division II level, the competitive shift coincided with another more tangible one: the institution's move from Providence to its then-new c  more

2025 NFL Draft Do-over: How Would All 32 Picks in Round 1 Play Out Now?
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL Draft do-over: How would all 32 picks in Round 1 play out now? By Ali Bhanpuri, Tom Blair & Dan Parr The NFL draft is an exercise in projection. But what if it came with an "undo" button? Which picks would be rewritten -- and which would be etched in stone again? That's what we're here to explore. Now that all the Round 1 decisions have played out over the course of a season, we've decided to rev  more

ADC Combination Outperforms Standard Treatment of Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * ADC Combination Outperforms Standard Treatment of Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Cancer * In patients with advanced triple negative breast cancer, treatment with the antibody-drug conjugate sacituzumab govitecan plus pembrolizumab led to durable responses and improved progression free survival compared to the current standard treatment, according to results of   more

Albertus Magnus College Invests in the Power of Cinematic Storytelling and Immersive Virtual Reality
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 22 -- Albertus Magnus College issued the following news release: * * * Albertus Magnus College Invests in the Power of Cinematic Storytelling and Immersive Virtual Reality Transformative $3M gift brings Dreamscape Learn to New Haven, marking a first for New England institutions * Albertus Magnus College today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Dreamscape Learn, a leader in immersive education technology, to launch a new era of virtual reality (VR)-enabl  more

NFIB Urges NH Lawmakers to Pass House Bill Raising the Section 179 Deduction to the Federal Limit
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * NFIB Urges NH Lawmakers to Pass House Bill Raising the Section 179 Deduction to the Federal Limit CONCORD, NH - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in New Hampshire, which represents more than 1,700 members in the state, is urging lawmakers to support small business investment in Granite State by passing HB 1597. This bill raises the Section   more

NFL Pro AFC Championship Preview: Critical Insights on Patriots-Broncos
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Pro AFC Championship preview: Critical insights on Patriots-Broncos By Matt Okada, Programmer, Fantasy Content The playoffs are heating up and you won't want to miss a moment. Now you don't have to! With NFL+ Premium, watch every playoff game live on mobile, get NFL RedZone during the regular season, stream game replays, and more! And for a limited time, get 40% off an NFL+ annual plan. Offer ends 2/16  more

NFL: Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores Signs Contract Extension With Vikings
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Defensive coordinator Brian Flores signs contract extension with Vikings By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Brian Flores is staying put in Minnesota. The Vikings have signed Flores to a new contract as their defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday. The team announced the extension shortly thereafter. Pelissero and Rapoport added that the parties   more

NFL: Patriots Looking for First Postseason Victory in Denver in Franchise History - 'No Tricks' to Winning at Altitude
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Patriots looking for first postseason victory in Denver in franchise history: 'No tricks' to winning at altitude By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The New England Patriots take their perfect 8-0 road record to the Mile High City to face the Denver Broncos on Sunday with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. Denver has been tough on opponents, with the Broncos winning 15 of their past 18 home games. The P  more

NFL: Sean Payton's Plan for Broncos Backup Jarrett Stidham's AFC Championship Game Start - 'He's Gonna Rip It'
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Sean Payton's plan for Broncos backup Jarrett Stidham's AFC Championship Game start: 'He's gonna rip it' By Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The task presented to Jarrett Stidham in Sunday's AFC Championship Game is monumental. His coach and Broncos teammates believe he's built for the moment. "I have no doubt in my mind that Jarrett is gonna be ready to go play," Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton said   more

TNC Acquires 105 Acres of West Greenwich Forest
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * TNC Acquires 105 Acres of West Greenwich Forest Conserved land opens for hiking and hunting as the Bernard and Donald Harrington Preserve, TNC's 26th nature preserve in Rhode Island. * The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced today that it has acquired a 105-acre open space property near the West Greenwich-Exeter town line for forest protection and public recreation, including hunting. TN  more

University of Newcastle: Unlocking new pathways to help Australians with severe breathing illness
CALLAGHAN, Australia, Jan. 22 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: * * * Unlocking new pathways to help Australians with severe breathing illness Respiratory researchers are set to investigate a surprising driver of poor lung health: the body's metabolism. * University of Newcastle Professor Jay Horvat, of HMRI's Immune Health Research Program, has been awarded a $1.5m Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant, through the National Health and Medical Research Council (  more

University of Virginia: Q&A - Is This Weekend's Winter Storm the Real Deal - or Just Snow Hype?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A by Traci Hale with Christine Hall, assistant professor in the Department of Natural Sciences at the Wise campus: * * * Q&A: Is this weekend's winter storm the real deal - or just snow hype? Before the first flake hits the ground, winter storm forecasts can trigger days of anticipation and sometimes unnecessary alarm. As this weekend's anticipated snow totals climb and wintry predictions spread far in ad  more

URI History Professor's Book Outlines Treacherous Early 19th Century Voyage of Trade Vessel John Jay
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Jan. 22 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * URI history professor's new book outlines treacherous early 19th century voyage of trade vessel John Jay Catherine DeCesare's book 'Risk in the Anglo-Atlantic World' published on Jan. 8 * During the United States' infancy following the American Revolution, Americans still sailed in an Anglo-Atlantic world controlled by the British. But such sailing was anything but smooth. In her new book, "R  more