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Governor Mills Meets with Business and Community Leaders in Presque Isle, Houlton
September 25, 2025 Presque Isle and Houlton, MAINE -- Governor Janet Mills today visited Presque Isle and Houlton to meet with business and community leaders about economic development, workforce growth, and revitalization efforts in Aroostook...

Brookfield Raises $20 billion for Record Transition Fund
NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield announced today the final institutional close for its flagship energy transition strategy, Brookfield Global Transition Fund II (“BGTF II” or “the Fund”), with $20 billion raised in fund...

BoardWise Responds to NSO’s Nurse Professional Liability Claim Report: 5th Edition —Calls for Technology-Powered Access-to-Justice Solutions.
PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following the release of the 2024 Nurse Professional Liability Exposures Report from NSO (Nurses Service Organization), which documents more than 1,100 closed nursing board...

Attorney General Bonta Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Grant Review to Protect Key Provision of Voting Rights Act
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined 22 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court decision that prevents individuals from suing to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA),...

Andrew Brenneman Scholarship for Aviation Launches for Aspiring Aviators
DENVER, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Andrew Brenneman Scholarship for Aviation is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural scholarship program, aimed at supporting undergraduate students pursuing careers in the aviation industry....

Governor Mills Celebrates Groundbreaking of Mölnlycke Expansion in Brunswick
Expansion of global medical products company at Brunswick Landing is supported by Governor's new Dirigo Business Incentive Program Brunswick, MAINE--Governor Janet Mills today joined Mölnlycke Health Care's executives, employees, and community...

Grayscale Launches First Staking Spot Crypto ETPs in U.S.
STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grayscale Investments®, the world’s largest digital asset-focused investment platform*, today announced a major industry first: Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (Ticker: ETHE) and Grayscale Ethereum...

No Dem Left Behind Endorses Abdul El-Sayed, Graham Platner, James Talarico, and Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate in 2026
No Dem Left Behind's Senate endorsements for the 2026 midterms. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- No Dem Left Behind is proud to announce its endorsements of Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, Graham Platner in...
Synergy CHC (NASDAQ: SNYR) Taps Former Coca-Cola Executive to Lead Strategic Partnerships; Appoints Veteran Costco Buyer to Board of Directors
Board member Scott Woodburn transitions to Head of Strategic Partnerships to accelerate FOCUSfactor Energy Drink expansion Former Costco Buyer Teresa Thompson brings nearly 40 years of retail expertise in vitamins and supplements WESTBROOK, Maine,...

Governor Mills Visits Waldo County Businesses, Meets with Farmers & Community Leaders
Belfast, MAINE-- Governor Janet Mills today visited Waldo County to speak with Maine people, businesses leaders, farmers, and civic leaders. The Governor and Belfast City Manager Erin Herbig visited Nautilus Seafood & Grill in Belfast, a popular...

Monthly Professional Learning Community for Civics Teachers Launching in October
Attention, Maine civics and government educators! Join Maine Department of Education (DOE) Teacher Leader Fellow Breanna Bellefontaine-Krupski for a monthly civics professional learning community (PLC) group that will launch in October. The Civics...
Upcoming Data Reports Due in October
The following data reports are due to the Maine Department of Education (DOE) in the month of October: Dropout Report, October Enrollment, and Staff Certification. Please find instructions, resources, and important dates in the information below....

Weekly Traffic Update: October 3, 2025
E. 16th St. closed between Massachusetts St. and New Hampshire St. This Wednesday, October 1, private contractors closed E. 16th St. between Massachusetts St. and New Hampshire St. to perform public improvements to 1601 New Hampshire St. The City...

Senate again fails to pass CR, government shutdown continues
The federal government shutdown will continue as the Senate Oct. 3 failed to adopt a government funding deal. The latest attempt to pass the House-passed continuing resolution failed by a 54-44 vote, while another attempt on a short-term funding...

Brookfield Renewable to Host Third Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call
BROOKFIELD, News, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP, BEPC; TSX: BEP.UN, BEPC) (“Brookfield Renewable”) will hold its Third Quarter 2025 Conference Call and Webcast on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET to...

Attorneys General Tong Files Second Lawsuit Against DOJ to Protect Services for Crime Survivors
Press Releases 10/03/2025 Attorneys General Tong Files Second Lawsuit Against DOJ to Protect Services for Crime Survivors (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong this week joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a second...

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Announces Key Victory in Multi-State Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Imposition of Illegal Immigration Enforcement Conditions on Victims of Crime Act Grants
Attorney General Dan Rayfield, and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general, announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has backed down from its attempt to impose illegal conditions on nearly $1.4 billion in Victims of Crimes Act...

Attorney General Bonta Celebrates Key Victory in Lawsuit Challenging Illegal Conditioning of Victims of Crime Act Grant Funding
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that following a multistate lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Trump Administration has now dropped its plan to impose illegal conditions on over $1.3 billion...

Long Beach the Priciest U.S. Destination for Car Rentals this Fall
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Long Beach, CA leads the rankings for the costliest place in the United States to rent a car this fall, according to a survey by Cheapcarrental.com. Travellers arriving at...

Alta Equipment Group Announces Preferred Stock Dividend
LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: ALTG) (“Alta” or “the Company”), a leading provider of premium material handling, construction and environmental processing equipment and related services, today...