Thursday - May 28, 2026
Tipoffs for Maine (New England) Newsletter for Friday May 01, 2026 ( 12 items )  

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Reimagined To Bring Trusted History Storytelling to Every Screen
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Reimagined To Bring Trusted History Storytelling to Every Screen * Oscar-Winning Producer and Editor-in-Chief Raney Aronson-Rath Leads Editorial and Digital Strategy in the "Fight for Facts" History Series Joins NOVA and FRONTLINE in New Documentary Unit at GBH Boston, Mass. (Apr. 30, 2026) - GBH, America's leading multi-platform creator for public media, today announ  more

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Reimagined To Bring Trusted History Storytelling to Every Screen
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 30 [Category: Media] -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: * * * AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Reimagined To Bring Trusted History Storytelling to Every Screen * Oscar-Winning Producer and Editor-in-Chief Raney Aronson-Rath Leads Editorial and Digital Strategy in the "Fight for Facts" History Series Joins NOVA and FRONTLINE in New Documentary Unit at GBH Boston, Mass. (Apr. 30, 2026) - GBH, America's leading multi-platform  more

Congratulations to the 2026 RISE Award Winners
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, April 29 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Congratulations to the 2026 RISE Award Winners * Thirty years ago, VHB created the RISE President's Awards to recognize employees across VHB for outstanding performance, demonstrated commitment to our culture, and contributions to VHB's growth and success. Thr  more

Five Batten School & William & Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science Students Recognized in 2026-2027 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 1 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Five Batten School & VIMS students recognized in 2026-2027 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program By Patrick McGettigan Five current and incoming graduate students at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS have been recognized with awards and honorable mentions as part of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) 2026-2027 Graduate Research Fel  more

Maine House Democrats Issues Commentary: Working to Lower Costs This Legislative Session
AUGUSTA, Maine, May 1 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by Maine State Rep. Parnell Terry: * * * Working to lower costs this legislative session On April 29, the Legislature officially wrapped up its work for this legislative session. Over the last few months, we passed hundreds of new laws to address the real issues facing Mainers. As the rising cost of living makes it harder for families to make ends meet, my priority in Augusta has been to pa  more

Nature Water study reveals how climate change is reshaping who gets water and when
GOLDEN, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Nature Water study reveals how climate change is reshaping who gets water and when * Climate change is not only altering how much water flows through rivers, but also when that water is available, according to a new study published today in Nature Water. The issue of when the water is flowing from snow fields to rivers is an often-overlooked variable that has significant implications for water users acr  more

Northeastern journalists capture the heart of Spain, bring home Emmys
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 30 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern journalists capture the heart of Spain, bring home Emmys * From flamenco dancers to nuns, Northeastern journalists capture the heart of Spain A group of Northeastern student journalists traveled to Spain as part of a month-long study abroad experience, where they captured the country's culture, history and people for Boston's local news program Chronicle. by Cody Mello-Klein April 30,  more

Offshore research update: results of wind development discussions at New London presentation, May 12
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 30 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Offshore research update: results of wind development discussions at New London presentation, May 12 * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 30, 2026 - David Bidwell, professor of marine affairs at the University of Rhode Island, will share research results on offshore wind community discussions at a free public presentation on Tuesday, May 12, at 6 p.m., at the New London Community Recreation Center, 1 Recr  more

President's Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias in Government Releases Shocking Report, Exposes Biden Hostility
PLANO, Texas, April 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * President's Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias in Government Releases Shocking Report, Exposes Biden Hostility * Washington, DC -President Donald Trump's Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias in the Federal Government released its report today detailing hundreds of examples of   more

Sen. Collins Urges Forest Service Chief to Deploy Spruce Budworm Funding
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Sen. Collins Urges Forest Service Chief to Deploy Spruce Budworm Funding At a hearing to review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for the United States Forest Service, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, asked Chief Tom Schultz to commit to the quick release of funding to prevent the spread of s  more

UNCF Partners with NFL, Blue Square Alliance Against Hate and Hillel International to Host Unity Week, Mobilizing Students Against Hate
WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Education] -- The United Negro College Fund issued the following news release: * * * UNCF Partners with NFL, Blue Square Alliance Against Hate and Hillel International to Host Unity Week, Mobilizing Students Against Hate * Black and Jewish college students unite in Pittsburgh during NFL Draft Week to build allyship, foster bridge-building and stand against division.  In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and community during NFL Draft Week, UNCF, Blue Sq  more

Update on FDA Advisory Committee Vote on Camizestrant in Combination With a CDK4/6 Inhibitor for Advanced HR-Positive Breast Cancer
WILMINGTON, Delaware, May 1 -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * Update on FDA Advisory Committee vote on camizestrant in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor for advanced HR-positive breast cancer The US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) did not reach a majority vote in favor of the benefit risk profile of AstraZeneca's camizestrant in combination with a cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitor (p  more