Casella Commits $1.5 Million to Launch UVM Center for Circular Economy

New UVM research hub will develop sustainable waste and materials management solutions that reduce pollution and create economic opportunities

BURLINGTON, Vt., March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on three decades of collaboration, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Casella) (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company and the University of Vermont (UVM), an R1 research institution, announced that they are partnering to launch the Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability at UVM.

Casella has committed $1.5 million to

Turkey Hunting Workshop to Be Held on April 12 at Owl Brook

Holderness, NH – Learn about the exciting sport of turkey hunting at a free workshop being offered at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Owl Brook Hunter Education Center in Holderness, NH. The workshop will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Registration for the workshop must be

Franchise Business Review Announces 2025’s Top Franchises for Women

Independent research identifies 100 franchise brands highly rated by nearly 9,000 female entrepreneurs

Franchising presents a compelling pathway to business ownership for women, whether they’re looking for a full-time career or a flexible, part-time venture.”

— Michelle Rowan, President and COO, Franchise Business Review

PORTSMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Franchise Business Review, an independent market research firm specializing in the franchise sector, has announced the Top 100 Franchises for Women in 2025. The annual list recognizes

Gothic Rebel Expands Operations into Japanese Market with Unique Spooky Umbrellas

EPPING , NH, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gothic Rebel, a popular brand known for its edgy and unique products, has announced its expansion into the Japanese market. The brand, which has found great success in the US market, will now be offering its one-of-a-kind spooky umbrellas to the Japanese consumers.

According to Scott Smiledge, the founder

Welch Presses Deputy Treasury Secretary Nominee on How Trump’s Tariffs Will Raise Costs for Vermonters

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury to Welch: Tariffs “may find its way into prices.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, this weekpressed Michael Faulkender, President Trump’s pick for Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Department, on how the Trump Trade War will raise costs for Vermont families. Senator Welch outlined the impact of Trump’s new proposed tariffs on imports from Canada, and potential retaliatory tariffs, which will result in higher costs and hurt employment for Vermonters. 

“I’m getting increasingly concerned about where the economy is going, and

Welch, Colleagues Call on FEMA to Respond to Questions about Disaster Victim Data, Mass Firings, and Funding Freezes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Peter Welch and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) led nine of their colleagues in calling on leadership of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to respond to unanswered questions about Elon Musk’s so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) and its reported access to sensitive disaster victim data. The Senators also demanded answers about how FEMA’s firing of hundreds of personnel and freezing of certain grants will impact the agency’s capacity to mitigate and quickly respond to disasters.  

Sens. Welch and Padilla were joined by Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.),

Republicans Reject Sen. Welch’s Resolution Condemning Russia’s Brutal Invasion

Welch Speaks on Senate Floor Reaffirming Support for Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) last night took to the Senate floor alongside Democratic colleagues to reaffirm that Congress and the American people stand with President Zelenskyy and will not abandon the people of Ukraine as they defend their country against Russia’s unjust invasion. In his remarks, Senator Welch asked the Senate to agree to a resolution reaffirming the United States’ support for the principle that no country can take another by force or threat of force. Senate Republicans rejected Senator Welch and his colleagues’ resolutions. 

“America’s global alliances and leadership have been anchored on the

Senators Hassan, Cramer, Gillibrand, and Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Northern Border Security

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Susan Collins (R-ME) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen security at the Northern border by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to regularly complete a

Shaheen Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Proposal to Make Child Care More Affordable

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act and the Child Care Workforce Act—bipartisan, bicameral legislation that together form a bold proposal to make child care more affordable and accessible by strengthening existing tax credits to lower child care costs and increase the supply of child care providers. The bill was co-led by U.S.

New Hampshire Music Festival Exceeds $130,000 Fundraising Challenge Goal

New Hampshire Music Festival - July 8 - 31, 2025

PLYMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The New Hampshire Music Festival (NHMF) is pleased to announce that, with the tremendous support of its community, it has successfully met—and exceeded—its $130,000 fundraising challenge goal. This achievement is a result of the generosity and enthusiasm of donors who answered the call to contribute to the Festival’s success.

The NHMF Board of Directors announced this ambitious fundraising

Gothika Extends Free Contact Lens Promotion with Zombie White Lenses

Free Softlens Contact Lenses At Gothika

EPPING, NH, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gothika, a leading brand in the contact lens industry, is excited to announce the extension of its free contact lens promotion. With any purchase of Softlens brand lenses,

Franchise Business Review Announces 2025 Franchising at WORK Awards Call for Entries

Franchising At WORK Awards Entry Kit

The Franchising at WORK Awards recognize the franchise companies with the best company cultures based exclusively on independent ratings from employees

More than ever, recognition as a preferred employer within the franchise sector is a powerful way to differentiate your company as a top place to work.”

— Michelle Rowan, President & COO, Franchise Business Review

PORTSMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Franchise Business Review, an independent research firm specializing in measuring satisfaction and engagement in

Register Today for Wildlife Control Operator Training Offered on April 30

Concord, NH – The 2025 New Hampshire Wildlife Control Operator (WCO) training class will be offered on Wednesday, April 30, at New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

There is no charge for this annual one-day

iCAD and RamSoft Announce Partnership to Deliver ProFound® AI-Powered Mammography Solutions Across North America

NASHUA, N.H. and TORONTO, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iCAD, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICAD) a global leader in clinically proven AI-powered cancer detection solutions, and RamSoft®, a global leader in cloud-based RIS/PACS radiology solutions for imaging centers and providers, today announced a new

Governor Ayotte Supports Domestic Violence Survivors at REACH Press Conference in Manchester

CONCORD, N.H. – Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte celebrated REACH, previously an organization under the YWCA of New Hampshire, becoming a fully independent nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking in the greater Manchester area.

“I was proud to be in Manchester today to celebrate REACH becoming a

Governor Ayotte Celebrates Graduation of New Hampshire 911 K-9 Winni

CONCORD, N.H. – Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte joined New Hampshire 911 dispatchers and Department of Safety leadership in celebrating new comfort K-9 Winni’s graduation from her training program alongside her handler, Supervisor Abigal Rider.

AT&T FirstNet provided a $7,000 grant to fund Winni’s training program,

Governor Ayotte Tours Lakes Region Community College

CONCORD, N.H. – Yesterday, Governor Kelly Ayotte toured Lakes Region Community College with President Patrick Cate and Vice President Carlene Rose.

The Governor learned firsthand how Lakes Region Community College is

Welch Joined on Capitol Hill by Allison Hope of the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association

Comes as the Trump Administration implemented sweeping 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Allison Hope, Executive Director of the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association, today joined Senate Democrats for a press conference on Capitol Hill with Americans from across the country who are

Welch Statement on President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement in advance of President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress this evening: 

“President Trump’s second term is off to a chaotic and cruel start. The past

Welch Joins Colleagues in Pressing for Timely Disaster Assistance for All Farmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and 13 of their Democratic colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration for assurances that assistance for economic challenges in 2024 and natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 will be honored

Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program Opening 2025 Application Round

Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program Opening 2025 Application Round
Program has approved 642 projects since 2023 to keep Vermonters in their homes and create more housing

Montpelier, VT – The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is reopening the Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program (MHIR) application portal on March 17 to make

Kyota Genki M380 Massage Chair Named 2024 Top Pick by New York Times Wirecutter

Kyota Genki M80 Top Massage Chair Pick for 2024 by The New York Times Wirecutter

Praised for its intuitive design, advanced features, and ability to deliver a massage experience that rivals the real thing.

We are thrilled and honored that the Kyota Genki M380 has been recognized as Wirecutter’s 2024 Top Pick”

— Ethan Jule, Vice President Channel Sales

SEABROOK, NH, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kyota Massage Chairs is honored to announce that in October, the Kyota Genki M380 Massage Chair was selected as the 2024 Top Pick by New York Times Wirecutter, a trusted

A5G Networks Enables Autonomous Network Operations with AI Agents powered by Red Hat OpenShift AI

NASHUA, NH, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A5G Networks, Inc., a leading provider of autonomous mobile core software, has announced a suite of AI Agents designed for telecommunications service providers and enterprises. They are developed and operated on Red Hat OpenShift AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) platform built on Red Hat OpenShift that enables enterprises to create and deliver AI-enabled applications at scale and more efficiently across a hybrid cloud. As various

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces Offering of the Vermont Economic Development Authority Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds

RUTLAND, Vt., Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (“Casella”) (NASDAQ:CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, today announced an offering of up to $25.0 million aggregate principal amount of Vermont Economic Development Authority (the “Issuer”) Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Project) Series 2022A-2 (the “Bonds”) under an indenture between the Issuer and the bond trustee, dated as of June 1, 2022 (the “Indenture”). The Bonds represent the drawdown (which would no longer be available to the Company if not occurring by

Celebrating One Year of Insightful Conversations: Collecting Insight Podcast Marks Its First Anniversary

Collecting Insight Podcast

Collecting Insight Podcast, with hosts Lori Tarrant and Sara Byers, explores what it means to be human.

BURLINGTON, VT, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Collecting Insight podcast, hosted by Lori Tarrant and Sara Byers, celebrates its one-year anniversary, highlighting 12 months of thought-provoking

Gothika Announces Buy One Get One Free for Softlens Halloween Lenses

BOGO Lenses At Gothika

PORTSMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gothika, a leading brand in the world of special effects contact lenses, has announced an exciting offer for this Spring season. The brand is offering a buy

Senators Hassan and Cornyn Introduce Bill to Improve Fentanyl Detection at Northern and Southern Borders

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and John Cornyn (R-TX) recently introduced the Contraband Awareness Technology Catches Harmful (CATCH) Fentanyl Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would help improve the process for inspecting cars, trucks, and cargo containers for fentanyl and other forms of

Welch Introduces Vermont Dairy Farmer During Agriculture Committee Hearing on Farmer and Rancher Views of the Economy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today introduced Mr. Harold Howrigan, a Vermont dairy farmer and Board Member of the National Milk Producers Federation, as he testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee. Senator Welch highlighted obstacles facing farmers and producers and asked witnesses about how President Trump’s illegal federal funding freeze has impacted rural economies and Vermont’s specialty crop growers. 

“Farmers are the lifeblood of our local rural communities, and nobody

Fish and Wildlife Board Invites Public Comment on Proposed Changes to Deer, Moose and Turkey Hunting Regulations

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board is inviting public comment on proposed changes to Vermont’s white-tailed deer, moose and turkey hunting regulations, as well as the rules for transporting wild game meat from out of state.

The proposed deer hunting changes, recommended by the Vermont Fish and

Celebrate National Social Emotional Learning Day!

Help us celebrate Social Emotional Learning!

The fifth annual International Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Day is March 3, 2025, kicking off SEL Week through March 8! SEL Day and SEL Week are an opportunity to collectively spread the word about the importance and impact of social emotional learning. Working together, we

Fish and Wildlife Proposes 2025 Moose Permit Allocation

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has proposed issuing 180 moose hunting permits in Vermont’s Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) E in the northeastern corner of the state in a continued effort to reduce the impact of winter ticks on moose in that area.  No permits are recommended for the rest of the state.  This is the same permit allocation that was approved by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board in 2024 and 2023.

The proposal was given initial approval by the Fish and Wildlife Board at

Koios Medical and iCAD Partner to Expand AI-Powered, Multi-Modality Breast Cancer Detection Solutions at ECR 2025

NASHUA, N.H. and CHICAGO, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iCAD, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICAD) a global leader in clinically proven AI-powered cancer detection solutions, and Koios Medical, a leader in AI-driven ultrasound cancer diagnosis, today announced a strategic reseller partnership to deliver a comprehensive, multi-modality AI suite for breast

Rightworks cloud and security platform chosen for AICPA’s Member Discount Program

The collaboration offers exclusive discounts on Rightworks security solutions to more than 400,000 AICPA members, enabling stronger cybersecurity and industry compliance.

NASHUA, N.H., Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rightworks, the only intelligent cloud service provider of solutions purpose-built for accounting firms and professionals, today announced it has been selected to join AICPA’s Member Discount Program. The collaboration provides

Omnium Brewing’s Nashua Taproom Opens Doors at 300 Main St

NASHUA, N.H., Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omnium Brewing, a woman-led brewery known for its exceptional brews and delicious food menu, opened a new taproom in Nashua, NH, on February 21, 2025. It has quickly become a favorite destination for craft beer enthusiasts and food lovers. Founded by Jasmin Patel, the brewery is celebrated for its dedication to creating unique flavors and fostering innovation in the craft beer industry.

Omnium Brewing has reached an important milestone with the opening of its

Welch Statement on Trump and Musk’s Continued Attacks on USAID

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s continued attacks on the U.S. Agency for International Development:  

“USAID supports programs that serve U.S. national interests overseas, but it is farmers here in America who grow the corn, wheat, beans, and peanuts. It is dairy farmers in Vermont who produce the powdered milk that USAID uses to feed millions of hungry children in Africa, Central America, and Asia. American companies manufacture the generators, water pumps,

Welch Introduces Bicameral DRIVE Act to Lower Costs for Veterans Traveling to Receive VA Medical Care

Bill is critical for veterans from small and rural communities traveling long distances to receive essential medical care provided by the VA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and U.S. Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) introduced the bicameral Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity (DRIVE) Act, legislation to cut costs for more than 8 million veterans enrolled with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for medical care. The DRIVE Act will make it easier for veterans to receive essential health care and ensure the VA’s travel reimbursement rate keeps pace with inflation and gas prices. 

“Our veterans have performed the ultimate public service. To honor that