ORONO, Maine, Nov. 23 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: An investment fund managed entirely by students in the Maine Business School achieved a historical high in assets this fall. The Student Portfolio Investment Fund (SPIFFY) surpassed $5 million in assets under management. Students use these funds to gain pre-professional fiduciary experience by researching and investing in stocks, bonds or other financial assets. "SPIFFY has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, becoming a standout example of student- more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Nov. 23 -- Outdoor Industry Association issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Today, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) President Kent Ebersole released the following statement celebrating the introduction of the "America the Beautiful Act" by U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Angus King (I-Maine), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.). The bipartisan bill would reauthorize the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) and increase funding for public land management. "Record numbers more PR