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Maine DOE Update – November 8, 2024

Maine Department of Education · November 8, 2024

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates The Maine Department of Education Opens New Outdoor Learning Pavilion on Mackworth Island On Wednesday, Nov. 6, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) unveiled the Maine Outdoor Learning...

Katherine (Kate) McBrien promoted from Maine State Archivist to Chief Deputy and Chief of Staff for the Department of Secretary of State

Department of the Secretary of State of Maine · January 24, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 15, 2025 AUGUSTA — On January 7, 2025, Kate McBrien was sworn as Chief Deputy and Chief of Staff for the Department of Secretary of State. Christian Cotz has been hired to serve as the acting State Archivist...

Katherine (Kate) McBrien promoted from Maine State Archivist to Chief Deputy and Chief of Staff for the Department of Secretary of State

Department of the Secretary of State of Maine · January 24, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 15, 2025 AUGUSTA — On January 7, 2025, Kate McBrien was sworn as Chief Deputy and Chief of Staff for the Department of Secretary of State. Christian Cotz has been hired to serve as the acting State Archivist...

Maine DOE Update – November 1, 2024

Maine Department of Education · November 1, 2024

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Additional Public Comment Period for Rule Chapter 132: Learning Results, Parameters for Essential Instruction During the Second Regular Session of the Maine Legislature, the Education and...

Portland High School Students Watch World-Famous Cellist Yo-Yo Ma Rehearse at Merrill Auditorium

Maine Department of Education · October 28, 2024

On Thursday, Oct. 10, world-famous and Grammy Award-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma visited Merrill Auditorium for a performance with the Portland Symphony Orchestra, celebrating its 100th anniversary season. Thanks to some enterprising educators,...

Maine Celebrates Forest Products Week: Honoring the Contributions and Innovation of Maine's Forest Industry

State of Maine Agencies · October 22, 2024

MAINE, October 22 - Back to current news. October 22, 2024 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA - In honor of Maine Forest Products Week, celebrated from October 20 to 26, 2024, the Maine Department of Agriculture,...

Governor Mills Proclaims 2025 as the "Year of Youth in Agriculture" in Maine

State of Maine Agencies · January 14, 2025

MAINE, January 14 - Back to current news. Governor Mills Proclaims 2025 as the "Year of Youth in Agriculture" in Maine January 14, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta- Governor Janet Mills, in collaboration with the...

Maine DOE Update – October 25, 2024

Maine Department of Education · October 25, 2024

From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items Upcoming Fall Reporting Due Dates reports are due soon for validation and/or certification by School Administrative Units! All reports require review, validation, and/or certification by...

Maine Department of Education Celebrates National School Lunch Week by Recognizing Child Nutrition Programs

Maine Department of Education · October 22, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) gathered with other child nutrition leaders at Connors Elementary School in Lewiston to celebrate National School Lunch Week (Oct. 14-18, 2024). Special guest Alberto A. Gonzalez, Jr.,...

Secretary Bellows Sworn in for 3rd Term as Maine's 50th Secretary of State

Department of the Secretary of State of Maine · January 15, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: January 8, 2025 Contact: Clare Davitt 207-446-0954 AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was sworn into office for her third term today, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Governor Janet Mills conducted the formal...

Secretary Bellows Sworn in for 3rd Term as Maine's 50th Secretary of State

Department of the Secretary of State of Maine · January 15, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: January 8, 2025 Contact: Clare Davitt 207-446-0954 AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was sworn into office for her third term today, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Governor Janet Mills conducted the formal...

Maine Geological Survey Updates Maine Beach Mapping Viewer with 2024 Data

State of Maine Agencies · October 16, 2024

MAINE, October 16 - Back to current news. Maine Geological Survey Updates Maine Beach Mapping Viewer with 2024 Data October 16, 2024 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA - The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and...

Maine DOE Seeking Applicants for Assessment RFP Evaluation Committee

Maine Department of Education · October 17, 2024

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking proposals for a statewide reading and mathematics assessment, per State of Maine procurement regulations. A critical step in the Request for Proposals (RFP) process is the scoring of proposals....

Governor Mills Announces 2024 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign Exceeds Veterans Hiring Goal

State of Maine Agencies · January 7, 2025

MAINE, January 7 - Back to current news. January 7, 2025 Governor also congratulates five Maine employers for earning national recognition for their efforts to recruit, employ, and retain veterans Governor Janet Mills announced today that her...

Maine Office of Tourism announces more than $1 Million awarded in final round of Tourism Marketing and Development Recovery Program

Maine Department of Economic and Community Development · October 10, 2024

(Augusta, ME) October 9, 2024 - The Maine Office of Tourism today announced that more than $1 million has been awardedto eight Maine organizations in the final round of the Tourism Marketing & Development Recovery Program. The program,...

Governor Mills Announces 2024 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign Exceeds Veterans Hiring Goal

State of Maine Office of Governor · January 7, 2025

Governor also congratulates five Maine employers for earning national recognition for their efforts to recruit, employ, and retain veterans Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration's 2024 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign resulted in...

Maine State Forester Patty Cormier Elected President of the National Association of State Foresters

State of Maine Agencies · September 27, 2024

MAINE, September 27 - Back to current news. Maine State Forester Patty Cormier Elected President of the National Association of State Foresters September 27, 2024 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA - The Maine Department...

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, Coalition Sue Trump Administration for DOE Mental Health Funding Cuts

State of Maine Agencies · July 1, 2025

MAINE, July 1 - Back to current news. Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, Coalition Sue Trump Administration for DOE Mental Health Funding Cuts July 1, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danna Hayes Danna.hayes@maine.gov...

Maine DOE Welcomes 2024/2025 Teacher Leader Fellows

Maine Department of Education · September 26, 2024

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has welcomed its 2024/25 Teacher Leader Fellows. The new class of six extraordinary educators are from across the state and bring expertise in civics, personal finance, integrated arts, and multilingual...

Maine Kicks Off Kindergarten Entry Inventory Project

Maine Department of Education · September 26, 2024

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) kicked off Maine’s Kindergarten Entry Inventory (KEI) pilot project this summer. The project is a manageable, strength-based, formative tool that aligns with the Pre-K Maine Early Learning Developmental...