LEWISTON, Maine, May 24 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Bates receives $1.3 million bequest from a World War II vet and alumnus who fought for the underdog By Jay Burns In his retirement, Ralph Sylvester '50 of Auburn became a familiar and welcoming presence on the Bates campus, having breakfast most days in the Den or in Commons with a circle of Bates friends. In November 2023, Sylvester died at the age of 99, but his positive presence will be felt at Bates for many years more PR

LEWISTON, Maine, May 24 -- Bates College issued the following news: * * * Double gold: Two Bates STEM standouts earn prestigious Goldwater Scholarships By Alexandra DeMarco Bates juniors Aleisha Martinez Sandoval and Mohammed Mohammed, who are both Bates STEM Scholars with a lifelong passion for science, have earned prestigious Goldwater Scholarships. The two are among just 441 sophomore and junior students, from 1,300 nominated applicants, to receive 2025 Goldwater Scholarships, which prov more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 23 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Lawmakers unanimously approve Lee bill to help reduce unnecessary delays in court hearings AUGUSTA -- The Legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to a measure sponsored by Rep. Adam Lee, D-Auburn, that as amended, would streamline Maine's court system by allowing pretrial nontestimonial proceedings to be conducted remotely by default, unless a judge or justice specifically requires in-person atte more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 23 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics names Graham Legislator of the Year AUGUSTA - The Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has named Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, their 2024 Legislator of the Year. The organization highlighted Graham's ongoing legislative work to streamline access to behavioral health care, preventive care and medically necessary services for chi more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 23 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono: * * * Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Mike Tipping bill to address decades of underfunding the University of Maine System, invest in Maine students AUGUSTA -- On Thursday, May 22, the Maine Senate unanimously endorsed a bill from Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, LD 1219, "An Act to Increase State Funding for the Campuses of the University of Maine System an more PR