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Sokolove Law attorney Ricky LeBlanc wins 2026 New England Legal Award
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Sokolove Law Managing Attorney Ricky A. LeBlanc has been named a Distinguished Leaders winner in Law.com’s 2026 New England Legal Awards.
Joe Bornstein launches 23rd Arrive Alive contest for Maine seniors
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The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein has opened its 23rd annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest for graduating Maine high school seniors, with entries due May 7, 2027. The statewide program rewards student-made safe-driving messages and has awarded more…
Mesothelioma Victims Center pushes families of exposed workers to seek legal help
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The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging families of former construction and skilled trades workers diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer or mesothelioma to seek legal guidance and call for direct access to attorneys.
Navy veterans urged to seek legal help for asbestos-related cancer claims
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A veteran advocacy group is urging U.S. Navy veterans diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer or mesothelioma, and their families, to call for access to lawyers it says can improve compensation results.
Mesothelioma Compensation Center expands in-home legal consultations for asbestos victims
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The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is offering in-home consultations with national mesothelioma attorneys for oil refinery and chemical plant workers diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer.
Maine nonprofit named a global innovator in planetary health education
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The Institute for Humane Education was selected as one of 10 global innovators in planetary health education by the Villars Institute and HundrED, and it was the only U.S.-based organization in the group.
CER ranks Florida, Arizona and Indiana atop 2026 charter school law scorecard
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The Center for Education Reform released its 2026 National Charter School Law Rankings and Scorecard, showing which states are expanding charter school opportunity and which still block growth.
Navy veterans urged to seek direct legal help for asbestos cancer claims
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The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma Advocate is urging Navy veterans with asbestos-related lung cancer or mesothelioma to contact its hotline for direct access to attorneys it says can maximize compensation.
Legacy Properties Sotheby’s agents dominate 2026 RealTrends Maine rankings
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Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty said its agents earned the top three small-team spots in Maine and the state’s No. 1 individual ranking in RealTrends’ 2026 America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list.
Yvan Chouinard unveils political thriller Libertyland
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Author and filmmaker Yvan Chouinard has released Libertyland, a new political novel set in a wealthy, tightly controlled country that trades freedom for security.
NFEC launches Maine financial education affiliate
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The National Financial Educators Council has formed the Maine Financial Educators Council as its official state chapter, aiming to expand financial education and economic empowerment programs across Maine.
Mesothelioma Victims Center pushes legal options for former mechanics with asbestos cancer
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The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging former auto and truck mechanics nationwide who have mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer to explore compensation options and legal representation.
Mann Law expands client-focused injury representation across Maine
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Mann Law says it is serving personal injury clients statewide from offices in Portland, Bangor and Yarmouth, with a model built on direct attorney access and individualized case handling.
RegulatingAI launches 20-episode AI election series ahead of the 2026 midterms
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RegulatingAI has launched AI on the Ballot, a 20-episode series running from June 22 to Nov. 3, 2026, to put candidates and elected officials on the record about AI policy ahead of the U.S. midterms.
Mesothelioma Victims Center urges school and hospital maintenance workers to seek asbestos claim help
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The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging families of school and hospital maintenance workers diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer to call 866-714-6466 for lawyer referrals.
The Great Blizz opens 2026-27 season at four Massachusetts rinks
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The Great Blizzards of Massachusetts Special Hockey Inc. is starting its 2026-2027 season this weekend with practices and games at four home rinks across Massachusetts.
Navy veterans group urges asbestos victims to seek senior-lawyer representation
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The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma Advocate is urging Navy veterans, shipyard workers and their families to call for help after a mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer diagnosis.
Hampden race will raise funds for women’s recovery center
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A new four-mile race in Hampden on Aug. 30 will raise money for Tessa’s House, a residential treatment program for women in Maine.
Gideon Asen names Valerie Wicks to lead case intake and early evaluation
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Gideon Asen has hired attorney Valerie Wicks as Attorney Director of Case Intake, Evaluation & Core Cases Unit, expanding the firm’s early-case screening and pre-litigation work across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
ARC wraps 2026 conference season in Pretoria
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The Association of Related Churches closed its 2026 conference calendar with a two-day event in Pretoria, South Africa, on Sept. 2-3. The gathering drew church leaders from across Africa and beyond for leadership training, worship sessions and…
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