FROM MANY NATIONS, ONE MAINE – Celebrate at 23rd Annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations (FON)
PORTLAND, Maine, July 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hundreds of international flags will sway in the breeze as summer heats up on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Deering Oaks Park for the 23rd Annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations (FON). This vibrant celebration is a feast for the eyes and ears, showcasing Maine’s rich cultural diversity while preserving traditions, fostering ethnic understanding, and promoting unity. This year’s theme: “FROM MANY NATIONS, ONE MAINE.”
Taking it Down to Earth: Debunking Myths about Lightning Protection
CUMBERLAND, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — Old and new myths about lightning protection continue to circulate through the internet and unsafe lightning protection products still manage to find their way into construction job specifications in many parts of the U.S. To help safeguard properties from a leading weather threat, the National Lightning Safety Council (NLSC) is stressing the importance of separating fact from fallacy about lightning protection systems (LPS).
Super Bowl Commercial Highlights Lightning’s Danger and Lasting Impact on Survivors
CUMBERLAND, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — A commercial expected to air during Sunday’s Super Bowl has caught the attention of the National Lightning Safety Council (NLSC). The ad will feature a lightning strike survivor’s apparent phobia of electricity which developed after being injured while riding a motorcycle.
U.S. Sees Record Low Number of Lightning Deaths in 2021 – Lightning Safety Awareness Effort Reaches Milestone
CUMBERLAND, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — According to the National Lightning Safety Council, the lightning death toll of 11 in 2021 set a new record for the fewest documented U.S. lightning deaths in a year. The previous low recorded by NOAA was 16 deaths in 2017.
Lightning, Tragedy and Lessons Learned about Safety and Awareness: A Look Back at One of Lightning’s Deadliest Strikes
CUMBERLAND, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — This Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of one of the deadliest lightning strikes in the U.S. and the National Lightning Safety Council is recalling the tragic event to spotlight the dangers of lightning, a common, yet underrated weather peril.
Zootility Introduces Hover Shield For Travel, Designed To Fit Disposable Masks
PORTLAND, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — Zootility, a design-driven US manufacturing company, announces a breakthrough innovation – the first travel eye shield, known as Hover Shield, that attaches to any disposable mask. Unlike any of its conventional bulky design predecessors, the nearly invisible Hover Shield provides an attractive solution for traveling, seasonal allergies, yard work, large public gatherings, institutional settings, and working in dusty environments.
Zootility Introduces Vaccinated Tags – Simplifying Compliance with New CDC Guidelines
PORTLAND, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — Zootility, a design-driven US manufacturing company, announced the launch of wearable Vaccinated Tags, in response to the U.S. officials easing face mask guidance for COVID-19 vaccinated people.
Zootility Launches a Comfortable Face Mask
PORTLAND, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — Zootility, a design-driven US manufacturing company, launches a mask to provide comfort and protection to both those who are wearing masks just for a quick trip to the grocery store as well as essential workers who are masked 8+ hours per day.
Will Lightning Death Count for U.S. Remain Unconfirmed?
CUMBERLAND, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — Is there a connection between the number of lightning death reports and the COVID-19 pandemic? The National Lightning Safety Council (NLSC) is trying to find out. Amidst uncertainty surrounding the accurate (actual recorded) number of strike deaths in the U.S., members of the NLSC are wondering if the pandemic could be a factor in the reporting of lightning deaths in 2020.
SIMEK’S is Now Offering Great Food for the Greater Good at Hannaford
SCARBOROUGH, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — Mealtime just got better for you… and your community. Women-owned, family-favorite brand, SIMEK’S, is on a mission to deliver quality products that make mealtime easier, while also giving back to local communities, further expanding in the Northeast with Hannaford.
Win entire Treehouse Resort for just $99 and one Photo!
STONEHAM, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — TimberStone Adventures Inc., a Treehouse Resort and Disc Golf Course in Maine, is giving away their entire property through a photo contest. The winner of this contest, which requires one photo and a $99 entry fee, will receive three incredible live-in treehouses, five-story Castle Tower with 360 degrees of breathtaking views.
Pratt Abbott Launches Earth Day Clothing Drive to Benefit Preble Street
WESTBROOK, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — Pratt Abbott is hosting a clothing drive to benefit Preble Street and celebrate Earth Day from now through April 26, 2019. All 12 of Pratt Abbott’s dry cleaning and laundromat locations are accepting clothing donations during this period.
Ground Breaking for Construction of the Maine Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
LEWISTON, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — On Sunday, October 7, 2018, The Herschel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation will be breaking ground for construction of the Maine Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. This memorial is one of 87 across 34 states that will honor all our Gold Star Families.
Documentary on Plight of Ground Fishermen to be Screened in Maine Towns
KITTERY, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — Maine residents will have an opportunity soon to witness the devastating impacts of federal regulations on the lives of New England ground fishermen, as seen through the eyes of a documentary filmmaker with a long record of acclaimed work. David Wittkower’s “Dead in the Water” will be shown at four Maine community theaters in April.
Sixteenth Annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations (FON)
PORTLAND, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — Hundreds of international flags again will sway in the breeze and the summer will HEAT UP on Saturday July 28, 2018 at the Deering Oaks Park; a feast for your eyes and ears will be displayed throughout the Sixteenth Annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations (FON). FON proudly celebrates and highlights Maine’s great ethnic diversity, perpetuates traditions, encourage ethnic understanding, and promote unity in Maine. FON’s theme this year is “FROM MANY DIFFERENT NATIONS, TO ONE MAINE.”
Mugadi Foundation, in association with Waynflete School, announce Michael O. (of NBC’s ‘The Sing Off’) Benefit Concert Event
WESTBROOK, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — The Mugadi Foundation, in association with Waynflete School, is proud to announce a Michael O. (Michael Odokara-Okigbo) benefit concert event “ON MY OWN” to take place July 13, 2017 at the beautiful Westbrook Performing Arts Center in Westbrook, Maine.