| Tipoffs for Bangor, Maine (New England) Newsletter for Thursday March 19, 2026 ( 9 items ) |
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10 Best Moves of 2026 NFL Offseason So Far: Trades, Free-agent Signings Boost Rams, Dolphins, Steelers
CANTON, Ohio, March 19 -- The National Football League posted the following commentary on March 17, 2026, by columnist Jeffri Chadiha:
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Ten best moves of 2026 NFL offseason so far: Trades, free-agent signings boost Rams, Dolphins, Steelers
The first week of free agency is always crazy. Somehow, this year felt even wilder. There was plenty of money flying around. There were several teams that decided they were going to take major swings at filling holes in their rosters. There was also so
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BlueGreen Alliance: Revolution Wind Achieves First Power, Supplies Affordable Energy to New England Grid
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of labor unions and environmental organizations, issued the following news release:
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Revolution Wind Achieves First Power, Supplies Affordable Energy to New England Grid
Revolution Wind announced that their offshore wind farm off the coast of New England achieved first power and started delivering power to the grid.
Revolution Wind is a fully-permitted 704-megawatt wind project that will power more than 350,000 homes. The project
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BlueGreen Alliance: Vineyard Wind Completes Construction, Second Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Project in U.S.
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of labor unions and environmental organizations, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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Vineyard Wind Completes Construction, Second Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Project in US
Vineyard Wind finalized construction on its 800-megawatt offshore wind project late Friday. This is enough energy to power 400,000 homes.
This is the second commercial-scale offshore wind project in the United States to finish installation.
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Hunter-Bellevue Nursing Professor Wins Award for Research
NEW YORK, March 19 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news on March 18, 2026:
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Hunter-Bellevue Nursing Professor Wins Award for Research
Her scientific insights have helped seniors all over the country live better, safer lives.
Now, Hunter-Bellevue Nursing Professor Dr. Elizabeth A. Capezuti, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation chair in Gerontology and PhD program director, is receiving some well-deserved recognition.
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Jones Act Waived as Energy Costs Surge During Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release:
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Jones Act Waived as Energy Costs Surge During Iran War
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Today, President Donald Trump waived a century-old shipping law to allow foreign vessels to ship goods between American ports, as the administration races to contain rising fuel prices caused by the war in Iran.
In a new statement, Cato scholar and Jones Act expert, Colin Grabow says "The Trump administration's decision to waive t
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Minister MacDonald promotes Canadian seafood and agri-food to global audience at Seafood Expo North American and New England
OTTAWA, Ontario, March 18 -- Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
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Minister MacDonald promotes Canadian seafood and agri-food to global audience at Seafood Expo North American and New England
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March 18, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, travelled to Boston, Massachusetts, this week to attend Seafood Expo North America (#SE
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UNE President's Forum to Examine Higher Education's Role in a Polarized Era on April 6
BIDDEFORD, Maine, March 19 -- The University of New England issued the following news on March 18, 2026:
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UNE President's Forum to examine higher education's role in a polarized era on April 6
How did higher education become so politicized, and has it always been this way? Are recent government actions aimed at universities necessary counterweights to restore ideological balance on campus, or do they represent a dangerous overreach that threatens academic independence?
And, in an era o
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URI Office of Strategic Initiatives hosts 38th annual Labor and Employment Law Conference, March 27
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 18 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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URI Office of Strategic Initiatives hosts 38th annual Labor and Employment Law Conference, March 27
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KINGSTON, R.I. - March 18, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island Office of Strategic Initiatives, in partnership with the URI Schmidt Center for Labor Relations and Human Resources, will hold its 38th annual Labor and Employment Law Conference on Friday, March 27. The conference will take plac
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UTSW Research: Dementia risk, depression, and more
DALLAS, Texas, March 17 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release:
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UTSW Research: Dementia risk, depression, and more
Chronic kidney disease severity increases dementia riskĀ
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Tens of millions worldwide have dementia, neurodegenerative diseases that affect memory, thinking, and daily routines. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been identified as a risk factor for dementia and has been associated with dementia symptoms, such as cognitive
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