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Tipoffs for Bangor, Maine (New England) Newsletter for Saturday March 28, 2026 ( 8 items )  

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Money for People
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Bill Glahn: * * * Money for people A relatively new, Gaza-relief charity, with close Minnesota ties, is generating headlines for its worldwide impact. The nonprofit Human Development Fund (HDF), incorporated in Pennsylvania, received its tax-exempt status from the IRS in February 2023. I  more

FDA approves gene therapy for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I, a rare immune disorder
LOS ANGELES, California, March 27 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * FDA approves gene therapy for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I, a rare immune disorder * Key takeaways * Severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I is a rare genetic disease that prevents white blood cells from functioning normally, leaving affected children susceptible to recurrent, life-threatening infections. * In a UCLA clinical trial, Dr. Donald Kohn treated young patients   more

Governor Mills Announces $43 Million in New Funding to Support Installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters
AUGUSTA, Maine, March 27 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills Announces $43 Million in New Funding to Support Installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters * Rebates of over $1,000 for heat pump water heaters will help save Maine households hundreds annually on electric bills Governor Janet Mills today announced $43 million in new Federal funding for Maine to support the installation of high-efficiency heat pump water heaters, which can reduce energy bill  more

Immunotherapy significantly improves outcomes for colon cancer
BOCHUM, Germany, March 27 -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release: * * * Immunotherapy significantly improves outcomes for colon cancer * AIO and AIO-Studien-gGmbH Highlight Germany's Role in Landmark Alliance ATOMIC Trial (A021502/AIO-KRK-0317) Published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Results from the pivotal Phase III Alliance ATOMIC A021502 trial, now published in The New England Journal of Medicine, demonstrate that adding the immunotherapy atezolizumab (  more

M&T Bank Named Innovation Partner of Northeastern University's Roux Institute
BUFFALO, New York, March 27 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Named Innovation Partner of Northeastern University's Roux Institute * PORTLAND, Maine, March 26, 2026 - M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB ) has been named an Innovation Partner of Northeastern University's Roux Institute, a collaboration that will support efforts to cultivate tech talent, advance entrepreneurship and foster research that drives economic  more

New England Ratepayers to Receive Nearly $1 Billion Energy Refund, Future Savings of $100 Million Annually
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 27 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * New England Ratepayers to Receive Nearly $1 Billion Energy Refund, Future Savings of $100 Million Annually * Boston -Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell applaud the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) order to cut New England transmission owners' allowed return on equity (ROE), the profits earned on transmission investments in the  more

New England Ratepayers to Receive Nearly $1 Billion Energy Refund, Future Savings of $100 Million Annually
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 27 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * New England Ratepayers to Receive Nearly $1 Billion Energy Refund, Future Savings of $100 Million Annually * Boston -Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell applaud the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) order to cut New England transmission owners' allowed return on equity (ROE), the profits earned on transmission investments in the region. The or  more

Whitehouse Calls for Leadership Change at EPA
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Calls for Leadership Change at EPA * In 'Time to Wake Up' speech on Senate Floor, Senator Whitehouse detailed EPA Administrator Zeldin's lies to Congress and the American people as he serves fossil fuel polluters Whitehouse was joined on the Senate floor by Senator Markey Washington, DC - Last night, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) delivered his 305 th speech urging  more