| Tipoffs for Bangor, Maine (New England) Newsletter for Thursday February 05, 2026 ( 17 items ) |
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20 Super Bowls in 60 Years: A Look Back as NBC Turns 100
NEW YORK, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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20 Super Bowls in 60 Years: A Look Back as NBC Turns 100
Beginning with the very first Super Bowl in 1967, NBC Sports has been a key player in transforming football's greatest championship into one of the most-watched live events in sports. Over its run of 20 Super Bowls and counting, NBC has delivered unforgettable moments and historic upsets, amplifying the game through broadcast
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Avangrid Achieves Commercial Operation at Two Solar Projects in Oregon
ORANGE, Connecticut, Feb. 5 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Avangrid Achieves Commercial Operation at Two Solar Projects in Oregon
Daybreak Solar and Bakeoven Solar, first commercial-scale solar projects in Wasco County, Oregon, deliver combined capacity of 269 MWdc (200 MWac)
Projects deliver energy to Portland General Electric through Green Future Impact Program, a voluntary program designed to support large industrial customers like
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CNN Films, Imagine Documentaries, and Storyville Films Announce Betsy West & Julie Cohen's "Amelia"
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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CNN Films, Imagine Documentaries, and Storyville Films Announce Betsy West & Julie Cohen's "Amelia"
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February 4th, 2026
NEW FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY ON LEGENDARY AVIATRIX AMELIA EARHART IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ICON INTERNATIONAL AND SANDBOX FILMS
LOS ANGELES - (February 4, 2026) - CNN Films and Imagine Documentaries, the production team behind the Emmy(r) Award winning JULIA, have reunited with Storyvill
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Colorado School of Mines: Extensive Freshened Water Beneath the Ocean Floor Confirmed for the First Time
GOLDEN, Colorado, Feb. 5 -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news:
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Extensive freshened water beneath the ocean floor confirmed for the first time
International team co-led by Mines professor provides first detailed evidence of long-suspected hidden fresh water aquifers
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For the first time, scientists have directly documented and extensively sampled a freshened water system beneath the ocean floor.
This major discovery comes from the initial analyses of sediment cores r
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Dana-Farber's Largest Single Gift Advances Planned Cancer Hospital for New England
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Dana-Farber's Largest Single Gift Advances Planned Cancer Hospital for New England
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A historic joint gift from Jonathan and Jeannie Lavine and Josh and Anita Bekenstein will accelerate a bold, patient-first model of cancer care -raising the standard for how cancer is treated in New England and globally.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute today announced the largest
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Five Outstanding Alumni to Be Inducted into UConn Business Hall of Fame
STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 4 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Five Outstanding Alumni to Be Inducted into UConn Business Hall of Fame
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UConn legend and NBA standout Emeka Okafor '04 (BUS) is well accustomed to standing ovations and thunderous applause from an enthusiastic crowd.
But for the other four alumni who will be inducted into the UConn School of Business Hall of Fame alongside him on Friday, April 24, the roar of the crowd at the reception may be mo
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FSU expert on consumer behavior analyzes the impact of artificial intelligence in Super Bowl commercials
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU expert on consumer behavior analyzes the impact of artificial intelligence in Super Bowl commercials
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Super Bowl LX featuring the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots has plenty of on-field storylines. But already making headlines off the field is the amount of commercials using artificial intelligence for production and storytelling.
As the revolutionary technology impacts everyday life, co
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Functional Forecasting: URI Team Uses Homeland Security Exercises to Evaluate Storm Decision Support Tool as Part of Katrina Lookback Issue
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news:
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Functional forecasting: URI team uses Homeland Security exercises to evaluate storm decision support tool as part of Katrina lookback issue
URI's CHAMP tool and expertise highlighted in series, "20 years after Hurricane Katrina: Lessons learned and implemented in flood risk management"
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In a new paper in the Journal of Coastal and Riverine Flood Risk, a team from the University of Rho
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GSA's Richford, Vermont Land Port of Entry Project Advances: Environmental Review Complete, Construction to Begin This Fall
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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GSA's Richford, Vermont Land Port of Entry Project Advances: Environmental Review Complete, Construction to Begin This Fall
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BOSTON - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that a major milestone has been reached for the Richford, Vermont Land Port of Entry (LPOE) expansion and modernization project. With the release of the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Findi
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House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Chairman Perry Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on Economic Development Reforms
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, released the following opening remarks from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Smarter Spending, Stronger Results: Reducing Duplication and Ensuring Effectiveness Through Economic Development Reforms":
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I'd like to thank our witnesses for being here today as we examine the role and effectiveness of
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Mass General Brigham Announces $35 Million Gift from Irving Oil in Honor of Arthur L. Irving to Advance Cancer Care
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release:
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Mass General Brigham Announces $35 Million Gift from Irving Oil in Honor of Arthur L. Irving to Advance Cancer Care
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Gift will transform the patient care experience for generations to come at world-leading Cancer, Heart and Vascular Institutes.
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, has received a transformat
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MIT winter club sports energized by the Olympics
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 4 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT winter club sports energized by the Olympics
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With the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially kicking off today, several of MIT's winter sports clubs are hosting watch parties to cheer on their favorite players, events, and teams.
Members of MIT's Curling Club are hosting a gathering to support their favorite teams. Co-presidents Polly Harrington and Gabi Wojcik are r
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New UCS Report: Offshore Wind Would Dramatically Reduce Winter Blackout Risk in New England
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 4 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release:
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New UCS Report: Offshore Wind Would Dramatically Reduce Winter Blackout Risk in New England
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (February 4, 2026)-To stay warm during New England's harsh winter weather, people rely on more electricity to heat their homes and businesses. This sharp increase in electricity demand can strain the grid and potentially outstrip energy supp
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Northern Border Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Saunders Testifies Before House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management released the following testimony by Chris Saunders, federal co-chair of the Northern Border Regional Commission, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Smarter Spending, Stronger Results: Reducing Duplication and Ensuring Effectiveness Through Economic Development Reforms":
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Mr. Chairman, Mr. Ranking Member, Members of the Subcommittee, thank y
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Sophomore Summit offers direction on finding internships and building networks
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Feb. 4 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Sophomore Summit offers direction on finding internships and building networks
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Assessment tool helps Clarkies explore career paths
Network. Network. Network.
It was the message stressed repeatedly during the Jan. 31 Sophomore Summit, where Clark sophomores explored career options, strengthened their resumes, learned about internship opportunities, and got advice on improving their LinkedIn profiles.
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Virginia Tech: Expert Explains How Two Unlikely Teams Landed Super Bowl Berths
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Expert explains how two unlikely teams landed Super Bowl berths
By Jenny Kincaid Boone
Each team in Super Bowl LX beat surprising odds to land a spot in the annual most-watched sporting event of the year.
Before the season, both the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots were expected to win only 8.5 games, according to Virginia Tech sport media analytics expert Matthew Zimmerman.
"Each team had dauntin
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Winter Flounder Stock Assessment Updates Find GOM Stock Not Experiencing Overfishing & SNE/MA Stock Not Overfished or Experiencing Overfishing
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release:
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Winter Flounder Stock Assessment Updates Find GOM Stock Not Experiencing Overfishing & SNE/MA Stock Not Overfished or Experiencing Overfishing
The Commission's Winter Flounder Management Board received the results of the 2025 Stock Assessment Updates for the Gulf of Maine (GOM) and Southern New England/Mid-Atlantic (SNE/MA) winter flounder stocks and set specifications for t
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