AUGUSTA, Maine, March 7 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 5, 2024: * * * With President Biden projected to win Maine's Democratic Primary, Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake released the following statement of congratulations: "I am proud to congratulate President Joe Biden on winning today's Maine Democratic primary contest. "President Biden has delivered for Mainers in the form of more than 18,000 jobs added to Maine's economy, over 200 infrastr more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 7 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Rep. Matthew Beck, D-South Portland, was sworn into office on Wednesday by Gov. Janet Mills after winning a special election on March 5, 2024. Beck now serves House District 122, the seat previously held by Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt. "I am thankful to the people of South Portland for giving me the honor of representing them in Augusta," said Beck. "I look forward to working with my new colle more PR

WATERVILLE, Maine, March 7 -- Thomas College issued the following news release: Thomas College President Laurie G. Lachance announced to the college community recently her intention to retire by June 2025. Laurie has served as president since 2012, leading the college through a period of significant growth and innovation. "It has been my greatest honor and privilege to serve as Thomas College's president," said Lachance. "With the vision and full support of the Board, and the hard work and can more PR

ORONO, Maine, March 7 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: The University of Maine and Maine Athletics have released plans for major renovations to Harold Alfond Sports Arena and the Shawn Walsh Hockey Center. The project is made possible by a transformational $320 million commitment from the Harold Alfond Foundation to the University of Maine System, which includes a $170 million investment in UMaine Athletics to fund the Athletics Facilities Master Plan as part of UMS more PR