FORT KENT, Maine, May 1 -- The University of Maine Fort Kent Campus issued the following news: * * * Author Cathie Pelletier to Launch New Book at UMFK The Acadian Archives and Blake Library at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will host acclaimed author Cathie Pelletier for a launch of her new book, "Evangeline's Journey," from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4. The event will be held at Blake Library. Pelletier's book retells the story of Evangeline, who first appeared in Henry Wadsworth Lon  more

ORANGE, Connecticut, May 2 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Avangrid's Inaugural Prompt-a-thon Advances People Centric AI Literacy for Early Career Professionals Avangrid's first of its kind event empowers the next generation of energy leaders to utilize artificial intelligence for solving business challenges * Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced the successful execution of its inaugural Prompt a thon,  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Convicted Felon from East Boston Indicted for Unlawfully Possessing Machinegun and Ghost Guns * BOSTON - An East Boston man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for being a felon in possession of a firearm and for possession of a machinegun. Three privately made firearms (ghost guns), four machine gun conversion devices, a 3D printer, five magazines   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Democracy Forward Adds Five New Litigators to Growing Team as Legal Docket Soars A new group of experienced attorneys are joining Democracy Forward's litigation team, adding to the pro-democracy legal organization's ability to protect people in the United St  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * From Marvel to the Super Bowl, VCU alum has worked on the crews of some high-profile productions Alex Coyle recently was on the field for Bad Bunny's historic halftime show, and she also has been a part of the camera team on projects such as 'The Gray Man' and 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' By Drew Thompson As a second camera assistant in Los Angeles, Alex Coyle looks at her time at Virginia Co  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 [Category: Media] -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: * * * GBH and NEPM Announce Anticipated Merger to Strengthen Access to Trusted News, Information, and Quality Entertainment Across Massachusetts * Boston, Mass. (May 1, 2026) - GBH and New England Public Media (NEPM) today announced plans to merge operations, building one of the largest and most trusted statewide media organizations in Massachusetts, reaching mo  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Announces Winners of Massachusetts ADU Design Challenge * Boston -Governor Maura Healey today announced the winners of the Massachusetts ADU Design Challenge, a statewide competition designed to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. across Massachusetts. The administration is awarding eight winning submissions fr  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Tlaib Reintroduce Bill to Boost Housing Access for Folks with Criminal Records * Bill Promotes Housing Justice by Removing Barries to Housing for People Formerly Incarcerated, Helps Disrupt Prison-to-Homelessness Pipeline Bill Text | Bill Summary | Hearing Video WASHINGTON - Today, during Fair Housing and Second Chance Month, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congresswoman Rashi  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 2 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Ten perfect player-team fits from the 2026 NFL Draft Bucky Brooks, NFL.com Analyst Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. In today's installment, he spotlights some 2026 draft picks who are exceptionally well-suited to their new homes ... The best teams in the NFL routinely find ways to draft players who fit exactly with their   more

DANBURY, Connecticut, May 2 -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release: * * * Two WestConn students earn recognition for news reporting at NATAS Boston/New England conference Two Western Connecticut State University students took home coveted awards in the highly competitive National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS)/New England Collegiate Student Production Awards held recently in Boston, Massachusetts. The awards are open to colleges and universiti  more