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OceanX Announces 4th Voyage of Flagship Educational Program, Young Explorers, Fostering Next Generation of Marine Scientists and Activists

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX announced today that its flagship educational program, Young Explorers, will embark on its fourth mission hosting 15 university and college students aboard OceanXplorer, the advanced research and filmmaking vessel used by OceanX to explore the ocean and bring it back to the world. Students will have the unique opportunity to explore and map two shipwrecks, the HMCS Athabaskan and USS Bonhomme Richard, using OceanXplorer's cutting-edge science and media technology and learn under the mentorship of expert scientists and faculty from top educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. Young Explorers 2023 will travel from Bergen, Norway, to Brest, France, from August 8th to 18th.

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  • Young Explorers 2023 will travel from Bergen, Norway, to Brest, France, from August 8th to 18th.
  • Since launching in 2021, the Young Explorers program has offered learning and career opportunities to young people, particularly those underrepresented in STEAM, marine science, and exploration fields.
  • "Young Explorers is the culmination of OceanX's educational effort to cultivate a passion for marine science and exploration in the next generation," said Mark Dalio, co-founder and co-CEO of OceanX.
  • For media inquiries regarding OceanX or the Young Explorers program, please contact Rida Bint Fozi at [email protected] .

Maine Community College System, Maine Maritime Academy and Diamond Offshore Wind Announce Training Partnership

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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PRESQUE ISLE, Maine and CASTINE, Maine and BUCKSPORT, Maine, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 18th, leaders from the Maine Community College System (MCCS), Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), and Diamond Offshore Wind announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing to a partnership that will map out workforce needs of the offshore wind industry in Maine and support the development of offshore wind technicians and other skilled workers. Leaders from the institutions participated in roundtable discussion at MMA's Center for Professional Mariner Development to discuss a joint initiative to "marinize" Maine's workforce to service future offshore wind farms. This agreement marks the first collaboration of its kind in Maine.

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  • PRESQUE ISLE, Maine and CASTINE, Maine and BUCKSPORT, Maine, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 18th, leaders from the Maine Community College System (MCCS), Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), and Diamond Offshore Wind announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing to a partnership that will map out workforce needs of the offshore wind industry in Maine and support the development of offshore wind technicians and other skilled workers.
  • We are looking forward to this partnership with the Maine Community College system and Diamond Offshore Wind."
  • "Offshore wind will create jobs and a new industry for Maine," said Chris Wissemann, CEO of Diamond Offshore Wind.
  • "We are pleased to be partnering with Maine Maritime Academy and Northern Maine Community College to support training that will provide Mainers with skills that will be in demand for decades to come.

New Wind Power Scholarship Offers Life-Changing Opportunity for $1,000

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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"This program can change the trajectory of an individual's life," said NMCC Wind Faculty member Wayne Kilcollins, author of Maintenance Fundamentals for Wind Technicians, the textbook used in wind programs throughout the country.

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  • "This program can change the trajectory of an individual's life," said NMCC Wind Faculty member Wayne Kilcollins, author of Maintenance Fundamentals for Wind Technicians, the textbook used in wind programs throughout the country.
  • State and federal investments in domestic renewable energy have renewed interest in wind power, but NMCC's wind program existed long before this recent resurgence.
  • Large-scale, on-shore wind projects like King Pine Wind, which can deliver clean, reliable, and low-cost energy, also require the expertise of highly trained wind technicians.
  • To apply for NMCC's wind power technology program, or if you'd like to learn more about this new scholarship opportunity, please visit nmcc.edu or call the admissions office at (207) 768-2785.

NUVVE'S PRESIDENT AND COO, TED C. SMITH, CFA, CIC, NACD.DC, IS RECOGNIZED AS NACD DIRECTORSHIP CERTIFIED®

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE) today announced that the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) recently recognized Ted Smith, president and chief operating officer, as NACD Directorship Certified®. Directors who earn this designation signal to boards, investors, and other stakeholders that they are keeping on top of the emerging issues and trends impacting financial performance, disrupting business models, and changing the competitive landscape.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE) today announced that the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) recently recognized Ted Smith, president and chief operating officer, as NACD Directorship Certified®.
  • The NACD Directorship Certification program®, the nation's premier certification for board directors, provides a tangible assessment of a director's understanding of the essential knowledge required to lead in today's boardrooms.
  • Ted Smith is President and Chief Operating Officer of Nuvve Holding Corp., and a passionate advocate of vehicle to grid (V2G) technology.
  • "Ted Smith is leading the way in achieving and maintaining the highest credential available to directors in the United States."

TEGNA Stations Receive Six National Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations have won six 2022 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations have won six 2022 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism.
  • The Edward R. Murrow Awards are sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and honor outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism.
  • TEGNA stations National Edward R. Murrow Award winners are:
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  • TEGNA stations were also honored with a record 96 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards , more than any other local broadcast television group and the most in the companys history.

Nuvve and Maine Maritime Academy to Apply Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Solutions to Maritime Industry Use Cases

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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SAN DIEGO and CASTINE, Maine, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE), a global cleantech company electrifying the planet through its intelligent energy platform, and Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), a public maritime college focused on engineering, management, science, and transportation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a framework of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) clean-energy solutions across a myriad of maritime applications. With MMA's concerted efforts in engineering and technology for maritime applications, the collaboration is a perfect fit for Nuvve's efforts to expand their technology into nautical applications.

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  • This partnership will research Nuvve's V2G technology in maritime use cases such as ports, islands, and waterways.
  • "The Center for Maritime V2G established by Nuvve and MMA will serve as an operational maritime V2G hub to demonstrate the application of Nuvve's V2G technology in maritime use cases at ports, islands and waterways," said Ted Smith, president and Chief Operating Officer of Nuvve.
  • "Integrating Nuvve's patented V2G technology into maritime infrastructure enables electrified transportation including marine vessels to become valuable grid resources."
  • Maine Maritime Academy is a co-educational, public college on the coast of Maine offering 22 programs of study in engineering, management, science, and transportation to promote the maritime interests of the United States.

Bridgton Academy Announces New Head Football Coach

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Friday, March 11, 2022
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BRIDGTON, Maine, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a nationwide search, Bridgton Academy has named Matthew Dugan the next head coach of its acclaimed football program.

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  • BRIDGTON, Maine, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a nationwide search, Bridgton Academy has named Matthew Dugan the next head coach of its acclaimed football program.
  • Matt brings an impressive breadth of experience to North Bridgton, as a position coach, recruiter, and offensive coordinator at Colby College , where he spent seven seasons.
  • I'm enthused to see the impact he will have on campus and the future of Bridgton Football."
  • "We're delighted to welcome Coach Dugan into the Academy community," shared Head of School Martin Mooney.

College ROI for Low-Income Students Is $756,000, Compared to $822,000 for All Students, Georgetown University Report Says

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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Low-income students, whose families earn $30,000 or less per year, comprise more than one-third of college students.

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  • Low-income students, whose families earn $30,000 or less per year, comprise more than one-third of college students.
  • Among public bachelors degree institutions, Maine Maritime Academy has the highest returns for low-income students, with net economic gains of $2.2 million.
  • In fact, the 24 bachelors degree institutions with the highest ROI for low-income students are private nonprofit universities, led by Georgetown University ($3.3 million), Stanford University ($3 million), and Harvard University ($3 million).
  • Likewise, while attending most for-profit colleges results in low ROI for low-income students, some for-profit colleges offer a high ROI.

Crowley Awards Memorial Scholarship to Maine Maritime Academy Cadets

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowley has awarded cadets Amber Card and Nicholas Sobkow from Maine Maritime Academy with Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowley has awarded cadets Amber Card and Nicholas Sobkow from Maine Maritime Academy with Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships.
  • The Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship program was established in 1994 by his son and CEO and chairman, Thomas B. Crowley Jr.
  • The memorial scholarship commemorates and honors his father's instrumental leadership and accomplishments for the company and maritime industry.
  • The Crowley enterprise has invested more than $3 billion in maritime transport, which is the backbone of global trade and the global economy.

Standard Solar Expands Maine Community Solar Portfolio; Adds Project Bringing Clean Energy Savings to 20+ Leading Maine Businesses

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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More than 20 Maine-based commercial and institutional organizations are reducing their energy costs and contributing to the clean energy economy through a new community solar project in Bethel, Maine.

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  • More than 20 Maine-based commercial and institutional organizations are reducing their energy costs and contributing to the clean energy economy through a new community solar project in Bethel, Maine.
  • This new solar installation brings 5.7 megawatts dc of clean energy to Mainers supporting local jobs, contributing to the clean energy economy, strengthening the community and delivering significant cost savings to Maine businesses.
  • A total of 23 leading Maine commercial and institutional organizations will collectively take 100% of the Net Energy Billing Credits created by the new Bethel community solar project.
  • ECA Solar has enjoyed working with local stakeholders to deliver this turn-key community solar project, Todd Fryatt, President, ECA Solar.