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USM Southworth Planetarium Receives 2008 Best of Portland Award

June 19, 2008

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., June 10, 2008 – The University of Southern Maine Southworth Planetarium has been selected for the 2008 Best of Portland Award in the Planetarium category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

Founded in 1970, USM's Southworth Planetarium offers programs for school and civic groups and the general public.

Each year, more than 20,000 adults and students attend programs at Southworth, including some 17,000 K-12 students attending school group showings. The Southworth Planetarium also offers other outreach programs, including enrichment courses in astronomy, teacher workshops, general presentations, hands-on activities, and astronomical observations.

For more information and a schedule of events, call 780-4249 or visit http://www.usm.maine.edu/planet/

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses and organizations throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.  More information on the program is available at http://www.uslba.net/AboutUs.aspx or at PublicRelations@USLBA.net

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