Tag: Maine Business
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Taking it Down to Earth: Debunking Myths about Lightning Protection
CUMBERLAND, Maine — 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…
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Super Bowl Commercial Highlights Lightning’s Danger and Lasting Impact on Survivors
CUMBERLAND, Maine — 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.
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U.S. Sees Record Low Number of Lightning Deaths in 2021 – Lightning Safety Awareness Effort Reaches Milestone
CUMBERLAND, Maine — 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.
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Lightning, Tragedy and Lessons Learned about Safety and Awareness: A Look Back at One of Lightning’s Deadliest Strikes
CUMBERLAND, Maine — 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.
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Zootility Introduces Hover Shield For Travel, Designed To Fit Disposable Masks
PORTLAND, Maine — 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,…
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Zootility Launches a Comfortable Face Mask
PORTLAND, Maine — 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.
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Will Lightning Death Count for U.S. Remain Unconfirmed?
CUMBERLAND, Maine — 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…
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Win entire Treehouse Resort for just $99 and one Photo!
STONEHAM, Maine — 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.