ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding private nonprofit organizations (PNPs) in Maine of the May 20 filing deadline to apply for physical damages caused by severe storms and flooding that occurred on Jan 9-13, 2024. Eligible PNPs organizations in the following counties may apply: Cumberland, Hancock, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, Washington and York. Example  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Maine Asthma Prevention and Control Program Recognized as National Model * * * Every year in May, EPA marks Asthma Awareness Month to raise national awareness of asthma and to highlight leading programs across the nation that serve as models for delivering outstanding improvements in asthma care and quality of life for people with asthma. "Growing up with respiratory challenges in North Carolin  more

PORTLAND, Maine, May 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine issued the following news release: A Glenburn woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to embezzling from an organization receiving federal funds and conspiring to alter money orders. According to court records, Kelly Ballinger, 57, was a former property manager for a Portland apartment complex with residences funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). From about December 20  more

BANGOR, Maine, May 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine issued the following news release: A Wayne man was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor to attempting to smuggle methamphetamine pills into the U.S. and intentionally making false statements to a federal law enforcement agent. U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr. sentenced Victor Sousa, 25, to 33 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release. Sousa pleaded guilty to the drug char  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 1, 2024: * * * Investing In America: Biden Administration Calls on Congressional Republicans to Extend Funding for Affordable Connectivity Program, Help Over 98,000 Maine Households Continue to Save Money on High-Speed Internet High-speed internet is necessary for Americans to participate in school, do their jobs, access health care, and stay connected. But too many Americans can't afford the cost of a month  more