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Tipoffs for Maine (New England) Newsletter for Tuesday May 12, 2026 ( 14 items )  

CLF Settles Historic Clean Air Lawsuit Against Academy Express for $5.6M
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 11 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * CLF Settles Historic Clean Air Lawsuit Against Academy Express for $5.6M * The settlement also requires Academy Express to conduct additional driver trainings and add emission reduction technologies to the buses to help prevent future illegal idling. Photo: Shutterstock After more than six years of litigation, Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) has settled its case against Academy Express to  more

N.H. Gov. Ayotte Highlights Rural Health Transformation Efforts During CMS Visit
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 12 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Governor Ayotte Highlights Rural Health Transformation Efforts During CMS Visit Governor Kelly Ayotte last week welcomed officials from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to New Hampshire to highlight the State's approach to implementing the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) - a historic federal investment with more than $204 million funding f  more

N.H. Gov. Ayotte, Senator Shaheen, and USDA Announce Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest Will Remain Open
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 12 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Governor Ayotte, Senator Shaheen, and USDA Announce Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest Will Remain Open Following conversations between Governor Kelly Ayotte, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Governor Ayotte and Senator Shaheen confirmed that the Forest Service is not closing the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest. USD  more

NFL: Giants' Jaxson Dart's Reaction to Francis Mauigoa Saying He Was 'Ready to Die For' Him - 'That's the Kind of Player That I Want to Play For'
CANTON, Ohio, May 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Giants' Jaxson Dart's reaction to Francis Mauigoa saying he was 'ready to die for' him: 'That's the kind of player that I want to play for' Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Perhaps taking a cue from the New England Patriots' Will Campbell professing his eternal protection to his franchise quarterback just a draft earlier, Francis Mauigoa pledged to shield his New York Giants signal-caller Jaxson Dart ev  more

NFL: Josh Downs Ready to Show Caleb Downs He's 'Little Brother' When Colts Face Cowboys
CANTON, Ohio, May 8 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Josh Downs ready to show Caleb Downs he's 'little brother' when Colts face Cowboys Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Ahead of the draft, Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs knew it was a possibility the Dallas Cowboys could draft his brother, Caleb, setting up a head-to-head matchup in 2026. Then it happened. "I remember before he got drafted -- not to talk about the Cowboys' scheme or nothing -- but he to  more

NFL: Packers Expecting 'Big Year' for Matthew Golden After Offseason of Shuffling at WR
CANTON, Ohio, May 5 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Packers expecting 'big year' for Matthew Golden after offseason of shuffling at WR Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Green Bay Packers receiver Matthew Golden experienced a quiet rookie campaign after becoming the first wideout selected by the club in the first round since 2002. Following an offseason shuffling at the position, which included losing Romeo Doubs to the New England Patriots in free agency and t  more

NFL: Rob Gronkowski - 2020 Buccaneers Were 'Best Skill-set Team' of My Career
CANTON, Ohio, May 7 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Rob Gronkowski: 2020 Buccaneers were 'best skill-set team' of my career Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Rob Gronkowski played 11 NFL seasons, nine with the New England Patriots and two with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning four Lombardi Trophies. The 2020 Super Bowl squad in Tampa holds a special place among them. On a recent episode of the "4th and South" podcast, hosted by Jarvis Landry and ex-Bucs runni  more

President Trump Issues Statement on Anniversary of Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- President Trump issued the following statement on May 10, 2026, on the anniversary of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga: * * * On May 10, 1775, a small band of American militiamen stunned the most powerful military in the world when they fearlessly wrestled Fort Ticonderoga from British control--delivering the first American offensive victory of the Revolutionary War and proving that the forces of liberty could triumph over the mightiest of empires. After the outbreak of t  more

Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock returns as Jimmy Fund Captain for 2026
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock returns as Jimmy Fund Captain for 2026 * Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund announced today that Boston Red Sox pitcher, Garrett Whitlock, will once again serve as the Jimmy Fund Captain for 2026. For the fourth consecutive season, Whitlock will be an ambassador to support Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund's fundraising   more

Senator Shaheen, Governor Ayotte and USDA Announce Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest Will Remain Open
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Shaheen, Governor Ayotte and USDA Announce Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest Will Remain Open * (Washington, DC) - Following conversations between U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Governor Kelly Ayotte and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins, Senator Shaheen and Governor Ayotte confirmed that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is not closing New Hampshire's H  more

Top 10 Most Complete NFL Rosters for 2026 Season
CANTON, Ohio, May 12 -- The National Football League posted the following commentary on May 11, 2026, by lead draft writer Eric Edholm: * * * Top 10 most complete NFL rosters for 2026 season Eric Edholm, Lead Draft Writer With the 2026 NFL Draft behind us and free agency slowing to a trickle, most teams are pretty darned close to what they'll be when training camps open in less than three months. That means it's time to compare all 32 rosters to see which ones stand above the rest. As for m  more

UConn Office of Sustainability Awards Environmental and Social Sustainability Grants to Student-Led Projects
STORRS, Connecticut, May 11 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Office of Sustainability Awards Environmental and Social Sustainability Grants to Student-Led Projects * UConn highlights wellness of people and planet in its strategic plan, and students play a key role in pushing that commitment. Ten new student-lead projects will enhance planetary and social health in the latest round of Environmental and Social Sustainability Grants. Organized and funded  more

University of Cincinnati: CCM Welcomes Rachel Roberts as Associate Dean of Strategy and Operations
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 11 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM welcomes Rachel Roberts as Associate Dean of Strategy and Operations Roberts begins this newly-created role at CCM in July By Curt Whitacre, 513/556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Rachel Roberts, EdD, as CCM's inaugural Associate Dean of Strategy and Operations. In this newly-created role, Roberts will partner with Dea  more

Webster Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distributing Crystal Methamphetamine
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Webster Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distributing Crystal Methamphetamine * A Webster man was sentenced on May 8, 2026 in federal court in Worcester for distributing crystal methamphetamine.  Giang Tran, 36, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman to 10 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release  more