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Boston Airport Express Expands Long-Distance Car Service to Newport, RI and Portland, ME
Boston Airport Express expands long-distance car service to Newport, RI, and Portland, ME, enhancing seamless and reliable travel options for the Northeast. CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, November 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Boston Airport...

Land Use Planning Commission Announces Rule Changes
MAINE, January 17 - Back to current news. Land Use Planning Commission Announces Rule Changes January 17, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Land Use...

Governor Mills Announces Early Closure of State Offices Due to Winter Weather
March 24, 2025 With winter weather expected to create hazardous travel conditions during the afternoon commute, Governor Janet Mills has directed state offices to close at 2:00 p.m. today, Monday, March 24, 2025. “Spring may have arrived this...

Attorney General James Defends Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan Immigrants
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in defending hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants who have had their legal status threatened after the Trump administration attempted to...

Guster Announces Lineup and Activities for On the Ocean Weekend in Portland, ME August 8 - 10, 2025
The 7th annual On The Ocean weekend will include performances by Guster, The Mountain Goats, Hanson, Fruitbats, Karina Rykman and more at Thompson’s Point. PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Thousands of Guster...

Calcium LLC Expands Sales Team with Strategic New Hires
James Emmert, Courtney Shaffer, and Saaj Singh join to fuel growth and broaden reach across provider and enterprise markets. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Calcium LLC, a leader in digital health solutions and...

Veteran Resources: Events of the week June 2, 2025
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist,...

Responding to Resilience Commission's Interim Recommendations, Governor Mills and Legislative Leadership Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Community Preparedness and Resiliency for Future Storms
MAINE, January 7 - Back to current news. January 7, 2025 Governor's bipartisan legislation, sponsored by House and Senate Democratic and Republican leadership, is the first bill of the new legislative session Governor Janet Mills and Senate and...

With Improving Public Health Metrics, Mills Administration Ends Early Business Closing Time
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will end the 9:00 p.m. early closing time for businesses, effective Monday, February 1, 2021. The decision is the result of Maine’s improving public health metrics, including a decrease in Maine’s...

Mills Administration Continues Early Business Closing Time Amid Increase in COVID-19 Positivity Rate and Hospitalizations
Amid an increase in Maine’s COVID-19 positivity rate and a continued high rate of hospitalizations, the Mills Administration today announced that it will extend the requirement for certain businesses statewide to close by 9:00 p.m. in order to...

Spring Winds in New York City - Tuesday, March 18 @ 7 PM
The North/South Wind Quintet premieres four works by Robert Martin inspired by various geographical locations and composed over nearly fifty years. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- North/South Consonance,...

Long Island Lobster Bake Sets the Standard for Premier Seafood Catering in the Hamptons
The catering service brings fresh, high-quality seafood and impeccable service to events across the Hamptons & Suffolk County SOUTHAMPTON , NY, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Long Island Lobster Bake, a leading provider of...

Free Emergent Literacy Facilitator Training for Early Childhood Educators
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is offering a free professional learning opportunity for educators interested in becoming trained facilitators of professional learning communities (PLC), focused on emergent literacy for children ages 3-6....

Attorney General James Leads Multistate Effort to Protect Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care Providers from Dangerous Certification Requirements
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 19 other attorneys general in urging the American Medical Association (AMA) to take stronger action to protect health care providers from potentially dangerous medical...

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Effort to Protect Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care Providers from Dangerous Certification Requirements
Attorneys general call on AMA to ensure reproductive health care and gender-affirming care providers can get board-certified without unnecessary risk OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced co-leading a coalition of 20...

Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Effort to Protect Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care Providers from Dangerous Certification Requirements
Press Releases 05/27/2025 Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Effort to Protect Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care Providers from Dangerous Certification Requirements Attorneys General Call on AMA to Ensure Reproductive Health Care and...

Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi: North West State of the Province Address
Baagi ba porofense ya North West, Madame Speaker, the Honourable Desbo Mohono, Deputy Speaker, Honourable Collen Maine, Chief Whip of the majority party, Honourable Motlalepula Rosho, Honourable Members of the Executive Council, Honourable Members...

First 10 Community Schools: Round Two Grantees Make a Difference in Their Local Communities
Since 2023, seven school administrative units (SAUs) across Maine have been awarded grants through the First 10 Community School Pilot, a project funded by Maine’s Preschool Development Grant. The First 10 model is a specialized community school...

New Contest Offers Aspiring Entrepreneurs a Chance to Win a $500K Restaurant for the Cost of a Meal
JJAM Holdings Inc. announces the launch of the Riverside Keys to the Grill contest, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for people across the United States. DOVER-FOXCROFT, ME, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- JJAM Holdings Inc....

Albertsons Companies Voluntarily Recalls Three Store-Made Deli Items Containing Recalled Cucumber Supplied by Fresh Creative Foods Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Read Announcement View Product Photos...