Monday - July 27, 2026

Tipoffs for Maine (New England)

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CAR T treatment opens doors for kidney patients
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New CAR T treatment opens doors for kidney patients * A pioneering clinical trial has successfully enabled two patients with end-stage kidney disease to receive previously improbable kidney transplants. These individuals were considered among the most difficult in the nation to match with a compatible donor kidney due to harmful antibodies they had developed ("sen  more
Course applications now open for fall Food Recovery for Rhode Island program at URI
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 3 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Course applications now open for fall Food Recovery for Rhode Island program at URI * KINGSTON, R.I. - June 3, 2026 - Applications are open for Food Recovery for Rhode Island at the University of Rhode Island, a community education program offered through URI Cooperative Extension. The six-week online course includes field experiences that can be completed at participants' convenience -and, for   more
Dartmouth College: Mark Reed Named Chief Health and Wellness Officer
HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 4 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Mark Reed Named Chief Health and Wellness Officer The announcement comes as Dartmouth continues to expand its commitment to wellness. - President Sian Leah Beilock has made the promotion of health and wellness a top priority for Dartmouth from the beginning of her tenure. In October 2023, Dartmouth launched Commitment to Care, a strategic plan to support student mental health. Now Mark Reed, the interim m  more
Endangered basking sharks rely on the ocean twilight zone during long-distance migrations
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, June 3 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * Endangered basking sharks rely on the ocean twilight zone during long-distance migrations * A new WHOI study shows basking sharks dive nearly 1,000 meters deep, likely in search of prey Photos and video available for use with credit can be found here. Woods Hole, Mass. (June 3, 2026) - Endangered basking sharks aren't fasting during long-distance migr  more
Greenberg Traurig's A.J. Tibbetts Presents at MedTech AI Summit
MIAMI, Florida, June 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's A.J. Tibbetts Presents at MedTech AI Summit * BOSTON - June 3, 2026 - Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts, an Intellectual Property & Technology Practice shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office, presented "Practical Tips on Building and Deploying AI in MedTech" at the MedTech AI Summit May 26 in Boston. Greenberg Traurig was a sponso  more
Larson Leads New England Democrats Urging Federal Regulators to Reject Proposed Profit Increase for Eversource and Other Utility Companies
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Leads New England Democrats Urging Federal Regulators to Reject Proposed Profit Increase for Eversource and Other Utility Companies * Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) led a coalition of New England Democrats urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject the New England Transmission Owners' (NETOs) recent request to increase their profit margins, a plan that would further ra  more
Leveraging New Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture
STORRS, Connecticut, June 3 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Leveraging New Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture * Changhyeon Kim, assistant professor in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture has established a research program in controlled environmental agriculture (CEA) at the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources ( CAHNR ). This program supports graduate and undergraduate research training with an eye towards a mor  more
Nancy Gaden, DNP, RN, FAAN, Appointed to Regis College Board of Trustees
WESTON, Massachusetts, June 4 -- Regis College issued the following news: * * * Nancy Gaden, DNP, RN, FAAN, Appointed to Regis College Board of Trustees Regis College is pleased to announce Nancy Gaden, DNP, RN, FAAN, senior vice president and chief nursing officer (CNO) at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and assistant professor of medical sciences and education at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, has been appointed to its Board of Trustees. "As an alumna deeply groun  more
NFL Teams Under the Microscope in 2026: Bills, Rams, Cowboys Among Nine in Searing Spotlight
CANTON, Ohio, June 4 -- The National Football League posted the following commentary on June 2, 2026, by lead draft writer Eric Edholm: * * * NFL teams under the microscope in 2026: Bills, Rams, Cowboys among nine in searing spotlight With fewer than 100 days until the start of the 2026 NFL campaign, I wanted to drill down on the organizations that figure to start the season most squarely in the camera eye. This list is not limited to assumed front-runners. Sure, they're the bulk of the team  more
NFL: Chargers QB Justin Herbert Tweaking Mechanics as He Adjusts to Mike McDaniel's Quick-game Scheme
CANTON, Ohio, June 4 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Chargers QB Justin Herbert tweaking mechanics as he adjusts to Mike McDaniel's quick-game scheme Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer New Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel isn't just overhauling the scheme in Los Angeles. He's tweaking quarterback Justin Herbert's mechanics to fit the new plan. Herbert spent Tuesday's OTA session not throwing passes but rather using a weighted bright green ball to wo  more
NFL: Eagles' Howie Roseman on 2028 First-rounder Compensation in A.J. Brown Trade - 'A Pick is a Pick'
CANTON, Ohio, June 4 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Eagles' Howie Roseman on 2028 first-rounder compensation in A.J. Brown trade: 'A pick is a pick' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer When the long-awaited A.J. Brown trade to New England finally went down, the compensation the Eagles received seemed a bit less than initially anticipated. Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman entered the offseason reportedly seeking first- and second-round picks for  more
NFL: Patriots HC Mike Vrabel on A.J. Brown Trade - 'Trying to Improve Our Football Team in Every Possible Way'
CANTON, Ohio, June 4 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Patriots HC Mike Vrabel on A.J. Brown trade: 'Trying to improve our football team in every possible way' Eric Edholm, Lead Draft Writer After months of speculation, A.J. Brown is finally a New England Patriot -- and Mike Vrabel appears happy. Brown and Vrabel worked together previously with the Tennessee Titans during the receiver's first three seasons in the NFL. When Brown's relationship with the Philade  more
NFL: Patriots WR A.J. Brown on Joining Childhood Team - 'I Know This Ain't Heaven, But It's Close to It'
CANTON, Ohio, June 4 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Patriots WR A.J. Brown on joining childhood team: 'I know this ain't heaven, but it's close to it' Eric Edholm, Lead Draft Writer A.J. Brown is joining the team he grew up rooting for and couldn't be happier about it. "My reaction was super excited to play for my childhood team," Brown said Tuesday after landing with the Patriots via trade this week. The long-anticipated trade from the Eagles to New Engla  more
NSW research trials report outcomes for women's health: pharmacist-led UTI and oral contraceptive services
CALLAGHAN, Australia, June 3 -- The University of Newcastle posted the following news: * * * NSW research trials report outcomes for women's health: pharmacist-led UTI and oral contraceptive services * Two landmark University of Newcastle-led research trials have provided evidence on the safety and effectiveness of pharmacist-led management of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and oral contraceptive resupply in women - helping to facilitate timely access to care and referral to G  more
SPJ honors Brown, Givhan, Robinson and Vitale as 2026 Fellows
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 3 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ honors Brown, Givhan, Robinson and Vitale as 2026 Fellows * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists has named Julie K. Brown, Robin Givhan, Walter V. Robinson and Dick Vitale as 2026 Fellows of the Society, the highest professional honor awarded by the organization. "This year's Fellows of the Society   more
Tracing America's Cultural and Political Chasm to the 1600s
NEW YORK, June 5 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Tracing America's Cultural and Political Chasm to the 1600s * Long before the United States existed, debates over freedom, equality, and belonging were already taking shape in the British colonies. In a widely heralded new book, Two Ships: Jamestown 1619, Plymouth 1620, and the Struggle for the Soul of America, Distinguished Professor David S. Reynolds, a noted literary critic and historian,   more