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Mimi Foundation Establishes $1 Endowment to Support Productions at The Gracie Theatre

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

The Hilda Hutchins McCollum Family Endowed Fund for The Gracie Theatre was established with funds from the Mimi Foundation.

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  • The Hilda Hutchins McCollum Family Endowed Fund for The Gracie Theatre was established with funds from the Mimi Foundation.
  • “Now, through this $1 million endowment, the Mimi Foundation is honoring Hilda’s original commitment and recognizing the Gracie’s work over the last 13 years.
  • But this intimacy comes at a cost,” said Jeri Misler, managing artistic director for The Gracie Theatre.
  • This endowment from the Mimi Foundation will provide critical stability for The Gracie Theatre’s work while allowing for artistic freedom and flexibility to pursue future opportunities.

Paws-itively Cute: TSA releases its 2024 canine calendar

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Monday, November 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today released the 2024 TSA Canine Calendar, an annual tradition that honors the agency's more than 1,000 explosives detection canines working across the United States. The 2024 TSA Canine Calendar is now available for immediate download.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today released the 2024 TSA Canine Calendar, an annual tradition that honors the agency's more than 1,000 explosives detection canines working across the United States.
  • The 2024 TSA Canine Calendar is now available for immediate download.
  • Each canine recruit spends 16 weeks in training at the TSA Canine Training Center , located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio.
  • The 2024 TSA Canine Calendar features photos and fun facts about each of this year's 15 canine winners who were selected from dozens of entries submitted by TSA canine teams from across the country.

Beal University Introduces Innovative Online M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

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  • program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling program are prepared to work effectively with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is designed to prepare students for the challenging and rewarding field of mental health counseling," said Dr. James Siebert, Program Director.
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, visit https://beal.edu/ .

GoNetspeed Completes Bangor Construction

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

GoNetspeed today announced that construction of the future-proof network is complete with gigabit fiber internet available to more than 8,000 homes and businesses throughout the City of Bangor.

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  • GoNetspeed today announced that construction of the future-proof network is complete with gigabit fiber internet available to more than 8,000 homes and businesses throughout the City of Bangor.
  • With construction complete, Bangor residents and businesses now have access to GoNetspeed’s fast, reliable 100% fiber internet service.
  • “We are proud to officially announce the completion of our build in Bangor,” said Richard Clark, GoNetspeed President and CEO.
  • GoNetspeed is continuing to ensure that more communities throughout Maine have access to a high-speed 100% fiber internet infrastructure.

The Cotton Cupboard Quilt Shop Set to Attend the Largest Quilt Show in Maine

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

BANGOR, Maine, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BERNINA dealer, The Cotton Cupboard Quilt Shop, will be in attendance at the largest quilt show in the state of Maine from Thursday, July 27th, 2023 to Saturday, July 29th, 2023.

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  • BANGOR, Maine, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BERNINA dealer, The Cotton Cupboard Quilt Shop, will be in attendance at the largest quilt show in the state of Maine from Thursday, July 27th, 2023 to Saturday, July 29th, 2023.
  • One of The Cotton Cupboard Quilt Shop’s owners, Evelyn Caruso, is eager to participate in the upcoming show, ‘As usual, we’re excited!
  • From sewing and embroidery machines to software and accessories, The Cotton Cupboard Quilt Shop has many options.
  • To shop BERNINA and to learn more about The Cotton Cupboard Quilt Shop, visit their location at 1213 Broadway in Bangor, Maine or online at https://cottoncupboardquilt.com/ .

TramutoPorter Foundation Awards Annual Scholarship to Aid Bangor and Wells High Graduate

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Bangor High School Graduate Abigail Rose MacDonald, who plans to pursue a degree in education, received the 2023 TramutoPorter Foundation Scholarship and Mentoring award during the May 18th BHS awards ceremony.

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  • Bangor High School Graduate Abigail Rose MacDonald, who plans to pursue a degree in education, received the 2023 TramutoPorter Foundation Scholarship and Mentoring award during the May 18th BHS awards ceremony.
  • Wells High School Graduate Alyssa Wheeler, who plans to pursue a degree in finance, received the 2023 TramutoPorter Foundation Scholarship and Mentoring award at the June 1st WHS awards ceremony.
  • Since the launch of the Foundation in 2001, the TramutoPorter Foundation provides annual scholarships to a member of the senior class at Bangor and Wells High Schools, as well as Boston University School of Public Health, Regis College, Jefferson School of Population Health, and St. Joseph's College where endowed scholarship programs have been established.
  • "The TramutoPorter Foundation is thrilled to present this scholarship to both Abigail and Alyssa.

Get Ready for 2 Gig-speeds from Fidium Fiber in Bangor, Maine

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Residents in Bangor, Maine can now order best-in-class, multi-gig-speed internet from Fidium Fiber , Consolidated Communications customer-centered residential internet service.

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  • Residents in Bangor, Maine can now order best-in-class, multi-gig-speed internet from Fidium Fiber , Consolidated Communications customer-centered residential internet service.
  • This year were bringing future-proof fiber internet to 150,000 addresses in Maine, making Fidium the largest fiber internet provider in Maine.
  • Fidium Fiber is a customer-centered, consumer fiber broadband service offering symmetrical multi-gig speeds and exceptional service.
  • Fidium is available in California, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Texas and Vermont with new locations available daily.

"HOPEFUL" BILLBOARD, INTRIGUING AND DELIGHTING PASSING TRAFFIC, SET TO RESIDE IN NEWARK FOR A YEAR

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

"Hopeful," a digital image created by Hewitt, will reside on a 14-foot x 48-foot billboard on the southbound McCarter Highway for the next year.

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  • "Hopeful," a digital image created by Hewitt, will reside on a 14-foot x 48-foot billboard on the southbound McCarter Highway for the next year.
  • Hewitt's Hopeful Project was originally conceived and created as sculpture, a public art project in the artist's home state of Maine.
  • Hopeful's design incorporates a retro style with their colorfast radiance, reminiscent of a post-WWII time of hopefulness and progress in the country.
  • Hewitt then chose two of OUTFRONT's billboard locations in New Jersey one just past the exit of the tunnel and the other in Newark.

Katahdin Bankshares Reports Fourth Quarter Results

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

HOULTON, Maine, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has announced fourth quarter earnings of $1.94 million, or $0.52 per common share.

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  • HOULTON, Maine, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has announced fourth quarter earnings of $1.94 million, or $0.52 per common share.
  • Fourth quarter results were below the previous year's fourth quarter, due in part to lower SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) income and other non-recurring items last year.
  • "I'm pleased that the Bank was able to reward employees with an additional one-time salary stipend in the fourth quarter.
  • Katahdin Bankshares Corp. is the bank holding company of Katahdin Trust Company.

Homeland Power & Utility Appoints Five Staff Members to Key Executive and Operations Positions

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Prior to Homeland, he worked in senior project management and construction management for prominent Northeast utility contractors: Sargent Electric, Global Energy Solutions, and E.S.

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  • Prior to Homeland, he worked in senior project management and construction management for prominent Northeast utility contractors: Sargent Electric, Global Energy Solutions, and E.S.
  • As Chief of Operations, Matthews is responsible for overseeing the operations of Homeland's Utility Division.
  • He formerly worked in project management and operations capacities on major utility projects for LaBella Associates, United Civil, Inc. and TRC Engineers.
  • Homeland Power & Utility is a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and a signatory contractor to IBEW Locals 103, 104, 567, and 490.