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2025 Maine Teacher of the Year State Finalists Announced
Maine Department of Education
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August 28, 2024
Four Maine teachers were announced today as the State Finalists for the 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year program. High school science teacher Allyson Gilbert from Sagadahoc County, fourth-grade teacher Becky Hallowell from Lincoln County, high...
Hotel Dining Steps Into The Spotlight: OpenTable and KAYAK Debut The Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 22, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO and STAMFORD, Conn., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hotel restaurants are no longer just convenient pit stops for weary travelers—they’ve become destinations in their own right. New insights from OpenTable and KAYAK cement a...
All State Offices Closed Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16, 2021
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
February 15, 2021 With inclement weather expected this evening and throughout tomorrow, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices closed tomorrow, February 16, 2021: “A mix of snow, sleet, and rain is expected to create...
All State Offices Closed Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2, 2021
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
February 1, 2021 With severe inclement weather expected this evening and throughout tomorrow, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices closed tomorrow February 2, 2021: “Maine Emergency Management Agency is working closely with...
Mills Administration Updates Guidance for Houses of Worship, Other Venues
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
February 12, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued an Executive Order (PDF) today providing greater flexibility in gathering limits for houses of worship in Maine. Under the Governor’s order, houses of worship may now accommodate five people per 1,000...
Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence Champions Sustainable Growth Through Regional & Global Training Leadership
EIN Presswire
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July 23, 2025
NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA, July 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With a mission rooted in education and excellence, the Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence is expanding its global footprint, using high-profile speaking engagements and strategic...
Award-Winning Author Richard R. Becker To Wrap National Book Tour
EIN Presswire
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July 22, 2025
“50 States” Author Richard R. Becker will visit 5 more states in 7 days. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Award-winning author Richard R. Becker will sign copies of his books, “Third Wheel” and “50 States,”...
Bridge to Benefits: NYS Department of Veterans’ Services Unveils Digital Kiosk at the WNY Welcome Center on Grand Island
EIN Presswire
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July 16, 2025
Newly installed digital kiosk connects Western New York’s Veterans and Military Families with more than 60 state programs, services, and supports GRAND ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The New York State Department...
Introducing the 2025 Fine Arts Work Center Scholarship Recipients
City of Boston
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July 30, 2025
This summer, six Boston-based poets and writers are spending a transformative week in Provincetown honing their craft, supported by a scholarship from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the Fine Arts Work Center. Each summer, the Fine Arts...
Glacier Crowned Park of the Year in National Vote
EIN Presswire
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May 23, 2025
Montana Gem Defeats Maine’s Acadia in Championship Round of Parks Madness 2025 BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The annual spring plowing of Going-to-the-Sun Road might still be underway, but Glacier National Park...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Over $200 Million from Gilead Sciences for Paying Kickbacks to Doctors
North Carolina Attorney General
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July 24, 2025
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Gilead Sciences will pay $202 million to resolve claims that it paid kickbacks to doctors in exchange for promoting its HIV medications, resulting in millions of dollars of false claims...
Premier Lazarus Mokgosi: North West Office of the Premier Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 25, 2025
Honourable speaker, Dr. Desbo Mohono Honourable deputy speaker, Hon. Collen Maine Members of the executive council present here today Chief whip of the majority party, Hon. Motlalepula Rosho Chairperson of portfolio committees, Hon. Tebogo Modise...
A patient's story: Surviving cancer and tracheoesophageal fistula
Baylor College of Medicine - Texas
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July 2, 2025
Sandy Tovey with her two grandchildren. Sandy Tovey, a Maine native and grandmother of two, knew something wasn’t right. She had strange chest palpitations, trouble swallowing and a constant feeling that something was off. Doctors said it was acid...
Car Rentals: Survey reveals the most expensive destinations in the USA
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
HELENA, MT, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport has emerged as the most expensive destination in the United States for car rentals this summer, according to a new survey by...
Preventing Bridge Strikes with Enforcement Campaign
New York State Office of the Governor
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July 22, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a coordinated public awareness and enforcement campaign to prevent bridge strikes by commercial vehicles and large trucks across New York State. This special enforcement and education campaign, “Check Your...
Governor Mills Joins Northeastern Governors to Invite Canadian Premiers for Cross-Border Summit
State of Maine Agencies
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May 5, 2025
MAINE, May 5 - Back to current news. May 5, 2025 Convening of six bipartisan governors and Canadian leaders would focus on maintaining strong relationships between Canada and northeast states Governor Janet Mills and five other northeast Governors...
Governor Mills Celebrates Revitalization of Historic Skowhegan Spinning Mill
State of Maine Agencies
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June 4, 2025
MAINE, June 4 - Back to current news. June 3, 2025 Project received $100,000 storm recovery grant to repair damage caused by flooding in December 2023 Skowhegan, MAINE-- Governor Janet Mills today delivered remarks at a ribbon cutting ceremony...
Tracey Whitten’s Journey from Homelessness to Healing Featured in Bestselling Anthology
EIN Presswire
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June 27, 2025
Homeless to Hotelier to Healer: Tracey Whitten’s Soul-Driven Journey Featured in International #1 Bestselling Book Whispers of the Soul GLENBURN, ME, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tracey Whitten’s personal story of...
ReadyPaydayLoans.com Launches "Ready Pay" App to Help Americans Access the Best Personal Loans by State with Same Day Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 28, 2025
Apply now at ReadyPaydayLoans.com to get matched with a lender offering fast personal loans, no credit check loans, or payday loans — anytime, anywhere in the U.S. LONG BEACH, Calif., June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to rising demand...
Attorney General Ford Helps Secure Over $200 Million from Gilead Sciences for Paying Illegal Kickbacks
Nevada Attorney General
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July 16, 2025
Nevada Will Receive Approximately $442,381.44 from Multistate Settlement in Principle Carson City, NV – Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford today joined a coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing $202 million from Gilead...