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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, Coalition Sue Trump Administration for DOE Mental Health Funding Cuts
State of Maine Agencies
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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...
Deadly Force Review Panel Report- Augusta October 13, 2021
State of Maine Agencies
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December 23, 2024
MAINE, December 23 -
Maine Harness Racing Commission Public Meeting
Maine Government
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September 17, 2024
MAINE, September 24 - Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Back to full Meeting Calendar Date: September 24, 2024 Start Time: 9:00 AM Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams Meeting...
Maine DACF Offers $3 Million in Grants to Study PFAS Solutions for Farmers
State of Maine Agencies
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September 16, 2024
MAINE, September 16 - Back to current news. September 16, 2024 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Fund to Address PFAS Contamination (PFAS Fund) has opened...
Cultivating Prosperity: FocusMaine Releases A Strategic Plan for Growing Maine’s Food Economy
EIN Presswire
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December 12, 2024
FocusMaine has unveiled Cultivating Prosperity: A Strategic Plan for Growing Maine’s Food Economy. PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FocusMaine has unveiled Cultivating Prosperity: A Strategic Plan for Growing...
Maine DACF Announces Grant Opportunity for Food System Infrastructure Equipment: Up to $2.5 Million Available to Boost Local Food Supply Chain Resilience
State of Maine Agencies
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September 13, 2024
MAINE, September 13 - Back to current news. September 13, 2024 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA- The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is seeking applications for funding through the...
Governor Mills Announces Director of Maine Office of New Americans
State of Maine Agencies
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December 18, 2024
MAINE, December 18 - Back to current news. December 18, 2024 Tarlan Ahmadov, a seasoned workforce leader and former state refugee coordinator, will begin on January 21 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has appointed Tarlan Ahmadov, a...
Maine Local Food Spending Insights Revealed: Significant Growth Potential in Regional Food Consumption
State of Maine Agencies
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September 10, 2024
MAINE, September 10 - Back to current news. Maine Local Food Spending Insights Revealed: Significant Growth Potential in Regional Food Consumption September 10, 2024 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Media Images AUGUSTA, ME -...
Maine Department of Education Sends Thousands of Free Books to be Accessed by Every Public School in the State
Maine Department of Education
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September 13, 2024
(An example of the Welcoming Libraries: Pine Collection, which will be accessed by every public school in Maine.) This first-in-the-nation initiative exploring themes of immigration, diversity, belonging, and acceptance was kicked off today at the...
Governor Mills Announces Director of Maine Office of New Americans
State of Maine Office of Governor
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December 18, 2024
Tarlan Ahmadov, a seasoned workforce leader and former state refugee coordinator, will begin on January 21 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has appointed Tarlan Ahmadov, a seasoned workforce development leader and former state refugee...
Maine Awards Over $600,000 in Grants to Boost Specialty Crop Producers
State of Maine Agencies
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August 27, 2024
MAINE, August 27 - Back to current news. August 27, 2024 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced today an investment in Maine's agricultural...
Discover the Future of Agriculture at the 2025 Maine Agricultural Trades Show
State of Maine Agencies
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December 6, 2024
MAINE, December 6 - Back to current news. Discover the Future of Agriculture at the 2025 Maine Agricultural Trades Show December 6, 2024 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA - The 2025 Maine Agricultural Trades Show returns...
Maine Secretary of State Decision in Challenge to Cornel West Petitions
Department of the Secretary of State of Maine
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August 30, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 20, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued a decision regarding challenges brought by three Maine voters to the nomination of slate of presidential electors to support Dr. Cornel West. The...
Maine Secretary of State Decision in Challenge to Cornel West Petitions
Department of the Secretary of State of Maine
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August 30, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 20, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued a decision regarding challenges brought by three Maine voters to the nomination of slate of presidential electors to support Dr. Cornel West. The...
Maine DOE Update – August 30, 2024
Maine Department of Education
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August 30, 2024
From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items September Data Management and Reporting Webinars The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Data Team has many data management and reporting webinars scheduled in preparation for fall data...
Maine Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Conference Registration Now Open!
Maine Department of Education
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August 30, 2024
Join the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education for the 14th Annual Maine PBIS Conference at the Augusta Civic Center on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. The conference is a chance...
Governor Mills Welcomes Members of the 132nd Maine Legislature
State of Maine Agencies
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December 4, 2024
MAINE, December 4 - Back to current news. December 3, 2024 Governor Janet Mills tonight welcomed the members-elect of the 132nd Maine Legislature to Maine's state capital during a banquet and reception for incoming legislators at the Augusta Civic...
Ranked-Choice Voting Tabulation Announced for Maine Congressional District 2
Department of the Secretary of State of Maine
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December 6, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, November 7, 2024 AUGUSTA — Based on initial results of the first choice votes in the General Election for Maine Congressional District 2, ranked-choice tabulation will be required, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows...
Ranked-Choice Voting Tabulation Announced for Maine Congressional District 2
Department of the Secretary of State of Maine
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December 6, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, November 7, 2024 AUGUSTA — Based on initial results of the first choice votes in the General Election for Maine Congressional District 2, ranked-choice tabulation will be required, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows...
Maine Department of Education Seeks Feedback on the Essential Programs and Services Funding Formula
Maine Department of Education
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August 22, 2024
Resolve 2024, Chapter 164 directs the Maine Policy Research Institute and the Maine Department of Education (DOE) to conduct a targeted review of general-purpose aid for local schools. This review will focus on recruitment, retention, salaries and...