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Tipoffs for Bangor, Maine (New England) Newsletter for Saturday February 14, 2026 ( 16 items )  

A Call to Relational Courage
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * A Call to Relational Courage * This essay is part of Antioch Voices, a forum for Antiochians to speak out about issues important to them. Opinions expressed here belong to the author alone and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Antioch University. If you'd like to share your own voice, the first step is to send a short description of what you are planning to write about to communications@ant  more

Battles of Saratoga: Turning Point in American Revolutionary War
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Battles of Saratoga: Turning Point in American Revolutionary War * This year marks the nation's 250th birthday, celebrating the Declaration of Independence. On July 4, 1776, things were not going well for the American military forces, which were retreating from New York City and Canada following battles with the British. A little more than a year later, a turning point occurred as British forces surrendered,  more

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Issues Commentary: Super Bowl LX Strengthening Preparation, Building Resilience, Fostering Partnerships
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued the following commentary by acting director Madhu Gottumukkala: * * * Super Bowl LX: Strengthening Preparation, Building Resilience, Fostering Partnerships As fans geared up for Super Bowl LX, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) remained committed to ensuring the safety, security, and resilience of the nation's most-watched annual event. Together with   more

Dan Parr 2026 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Jets Trade Back Into Round 1 for QB
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 14 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Dan Parr 2026 NFL mock draft 1.0: Jets trade back into Round 1 for QB; Commanders go RB Dan Parr, Senior Editor, Draft Strategy With the Super Bowl less than a week old, the offseason roster churn is still subject to our imagination right now. The NFL Scouting Combine starts in a couple weeks and free agency is still a month away. A lot will change between now and draft day on April 23, but that's not goin  more

EPA to review cleanups at eight New England Superfund sites this year
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA to review cleanups at eight New England Superfund sites this year * BOSTON (Feb.13, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct comprehensive reviews of completed cleanup work at eight National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund sites across New England this year. Each individual site will undergo a legally required Five-Year Review to ensure that previous remediation ef  more

How Hands-on Learning and Powerful Combinations Shaped One First-Generation Student's Path from Passion to Purpose
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Feb. 13 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * How Hands-on Learning and Powerful Combinations Shaped One First-Generation Student's Path from Passion to Purpose * BRISTOL, R.I. - Throughout her time at Roger Williams University, senior Rachel Cabral has embraced every opportunity to build a strong foundation for her future. A History major with minors in Global Communication and Public Humanities and Arts, Cabral seized upon RWU's hands-on, inte  more

ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Presses Trump ICE Chief on Secret ICE Policy Authorizing Federal Agents to Enter Homes Without a Judicial Warrant
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Presses Trump ICE Chief on Secret ICE Policy Authorizing Federal Agents to Enter Homes Without a Judicial Warrant * In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), yesterday pressed Todd Lyons, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), on a policy memo he wrote a  more

Lei-Ing Down Delta's Largest Hawaii Schedule: MSP-Maui Launches, BOS-Honolulu Returns
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 14 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news: * * * Lei-ing down Delta's largest Hawaii schedule: MSP-Maui launches, BOS-Honolulu returns The expanded winter lineup offers new MSP-Maui service, BOS-Honolulu returns, added flying from ATL, DTW and JFK, an earlier Kona launch from SLC and aircraft enhancements. * Next winter, getting to Hawaii will be a breeze with more options than ever for Delta customers. Delta is growing its island network with the launch of Min  more

Maine Gov. Mills Radio Address: Generating Clean and Affordable Energy, Creating Green Collar Jobs
AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address: * * * Generating Clean and Affordable Energy, Creating Green Collar Jobs Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening. While the average price of electricity in Maine is typically among the lowest in New England, that's certainly of very little comfort to Maine people who are all suffering under the weight of high energy bills right now. And it's because of our significant overrel  more

NFL: Patriots Defensive Coordinator Terrell Williams Being Moved to High-ranking Role
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 14 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams being moved to high-ranking role; DC spot now open Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor New England Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, now cancer free after battling prostate cancer, is being moved to a high-ranking role within Mike Vrabel's coaching staff, leaving a vacancy at defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pel  more

NFL: Seahawks' Julian Love Sets Record Straight on How Much They Knew Was Coming From Patriots Offense in Super Bowl LX
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 14 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Seahawks' Julian Love sets record straight on how much they knew was coming from Patriots offense in Super Bowl LX Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Did Julian Love know exactly what Drake Maye was doing and where he was throwing in Super Bowl LX, as his viral NFL Films mic'd up moment would lead you to believe? It certainly appeared to be the case when Love, looking more like a center fielder catching  more

Public Health Association of Australia: Warning on Hidden Climate Change Disease Threat
DEAKIN, Australia, Feb. 9 (TNSjou) -- The Public Health Association of Australia issued the following statement: * * * Warning on hidden climate change disease threat Joint statement from the University of New England / Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health * The growing number of storms and floods associated with climate change is increasing the risk of a serious human infection - and Australia's rural communities are underprepared. That's the stark warning from research l  more

SEAHAWKS SUPREMACY RECOGNIZED IN THE U.S. SENATE: Senators Murray and Cantwell Join 12s Across Washington State in Celebrating Seahawks as Super Bowl Champions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * SEAHAWKS SUPREMACY RECOGNIZED IN THE U.S. SENATE: Senators Murray and Cantwell Join 12s Across Washington State in Celebrating Seahawks as Super Bowl Champions * ICYMI : Seahawks Super Bowl champions after Patriots shut down by unmatched Dark Side defense Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced a resolution commemorating the Seatt  more

Shari and Michael Cantor: A Lifetime of Husky Pride and Generosity
STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Shari and Michael Cantor: A Lifetime of Husky Pride and Generosity * Years ago, Shari Cantor '81 (BUS) attended a UConn-Yale football game nine months pregnant. Hemmed in by a sea of cars and fans, she knew that making a quick exit would be close to impossible. But missing the game wasn't an option for this Husky devotee. Her luck held out: it wasn't until the drive home that she went into labor.   more

This Week in DOW: Arsenal of Freedom Tour Heads to New England, AI Integration, Protecting U.S. Farmland, Saving Recruits Cash
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * This Week in DOW: Arsenal of Freedom Tour Heads to New England, AI Integration, Protecting U.S. Farmland, Saving Recruits Cash * This week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth continued the War Department's Arsenal of Freedom tour by heading to a couple of New England states, Feb. 9, to visit defense industrial base facilities and administer the oath of enlistment to eager recruits. Hegseth's first stop was to swe  more

United Kingdom and Rhode Island Celebrate Blue Economy Partnership at University of Rhode Island
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 14 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * United Kingdom and Rhode Island Celebrate Blue Economy Partnership at University of Rhode Island University of Rhode Island hosts British delegation, building on transatlantic blue economy collaboration to create jobs and protect marine environments. * The British Consulate-General Boston and the University of Rhode Island brought together over 80 legislators, academics and industry leaders fo  more