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Maine Educators Gather in Portland for Solutionary Literacy Workshop

Maine Department of Education · March 14, 2025

On March 4, 2025, educators from across Maine gathered in Portland for the Solutionary Literacy Workshop, a full-day professional learning experience co-facilitated by authors Cris Tovani and Julie Meltzer. The workshop focused on equipping...

Border Patrol agents arrest MS-13 gang member in Portland, Maine, for being illegally present in the U.S.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · April 16, 2025

PORTLAND, Maine — U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents arrested a Salvadoran national in Portland, Maine, on April 15, 2025, who is illegally present in the United States and who is affiliated with Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), a designated Foreign...

Maine DOE Update – March 7, 2025

Maine Department of Education · March 7, 2025

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates REMINDER: Grants for Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs Now Available; Applications Due April 2, 2025 The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce the release of a...

Maine DOE Partners with Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition and RSU 14 to Host School Nutrition Staff Training

Maine Department of Education · March 5, 2025

On February 18 and 19, Chef Patrick Garmon from the Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition and Chef Ryan Roderick from RSU 14 joined the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Child Nutrition Team to provide in-depth training to school nutrition staff...

Greene Street Weed Dispensary Highlights Maine Cannabis Producers in Portland, ME

EIN Presswire · April 7, 2025

Portland dispensary continues to support regional cannabis brands and in-store access for local consumers. PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greene Street Weed Dispensary Portland remains a consistent destination...

Maine Surplus Property Sale for Educational Institutions: 50% Off of Furniture

Maine Department of Education · February 28, 2025

Maine Surplus Property is currently having a 50%-off-furniture sale through March 14, 2025, for educational institutions and other qualifying organizations with a donee application on file. Eligible donees can purchase items at Maine Surplus...

Maine DOE Update – February 28, 2025

Maine Department of Education · February 28, 2025

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine Department of Education Releases Interactive AI Guidance Toolkit for Schools and Educators The Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is excited to announce...

Loss of Federal Funds Leads to Layoffs and Temporary Closure at Maine State Library

State of Maine Agencies · April 10, 2025

MAINE, April 10 - Back to current news. Loss of Federal Funds Leads to Layoffs and Temporary Closure at Maine State Library April 10, 2025 Maine State Library Augusta, Maine - Due to continued challenges in accessing federal funding, the Maine...

Maine Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month in February

Maine Department of Education · February 26, 2025

(Pictured: Students and instructors from the Outdoor Skills and Leadership program at Region 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico, Maine.) Over the last six years, Career and Technical Education (CTE) enrollment in Maine has increased by more...

School Nutrition Teams Compete in 10th Annual Maine DOE Farm to School Cook-off

Maine Department of Education · April 11, 2025

March kicked off the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Child Nutrition Team’s 10th Annual Maine Farm to School Cook-off. This event aims to showcase the culinary skills of school nutrition professionals, while promoting locally-grown products in...

CANCELLED Maine State Harness Racing Commission Meeting

Maine Government · April 9, 2025

MAINE, April 16 - Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Back to full Meeting Calendar Date: April 16, 2025 Start Time: 9:00 AM Location: Room 101, Deering Building, 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams Meeting...

Rosemark Makes Sponsorship Debut at New England Home Care & Hospice Conference and Trade Show in Portland, ME

EIN Presswire · April 10, 2025

Pioneering Home Care Software to Showcase Innovative Solutions in Caregiver Scheduling ME, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rosemark is proud to make its debut as a sponsor of the New England Home Care & Hospice Conference and...

Maine Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner Urges USDA to Expedite Release of Critical Farm Funding

State of Maine Agencies · February 19, 2025

MAINE, February 19 - Back to current news. Maine Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner Urges USDA to Expedite Release of Critical Farm Funding February 19, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA, Maine -...

Maine DOE Update – February 14, 2025

Maine Department of Education · February 14, 2025

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Registration Now Open for the MLTI Student Conference in May Registration is now open for the 2025 Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Student Conference in May! The deadline to...

Unitil to Purchase Maine Natural Gas Company from Avangrid

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · April 1, 2025

HAMPTON, N.H., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE: UTL) (unitil.com) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maine Natural Gas Company (“Maine Natural”) from Avangrid Enterprises, Inc.,...

Governor Mills Swears In Julia Lipez as Associate Justice of Maine Supreme Judicial Court

State of Maine Agencies · March 28, 2025

MAINE, March 28 - Back to current news. March 28, 2025 Governor Mills also swears in new and returning members of Maine Superior and District Courts Governor Janet Mills today swore in the Honorable Julia Lipez as an Associate Justice of the Maine...

Maine DOE Update – February 7, 2025

Maine Department of Education · February 7, 2025

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Commissioner Makin Kicks Off the 10th Annual Read to ME Challenge at Skillin Elementary School The 10th annual Read to ME Challenge through the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is now...

Guster Announces Lineup and Activities for On the Ocean Weekend in Portland, ME August 8 - 10, 2025

EIN Presswire · March 25, 2025

The 7th annual On The Ocean weekend will include performances by Guster, The Mountain Goats, Hanson, Fruitbats, Karina Rykman and more at Thompson’s Point. PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thousands of Guster...

Governor Mills Swears In Julia Lipez as Associate Justice of Maine Supreme Judicial Court

State of Maine Office of Governor · March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025 Governor Mills also swears in new and returning members of Maine Superior and District Courts Governor Janet Mills today swore in the Honorable Julia Lipez as an Associate Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Justice Lipez...

Report on Maine Career Exploration Program Features Extended Learning Opportunities Student Stories

Maine Department of Education · March 27, 2025

Since its launch in the fall of 2022, the Maine Career Exploration Program (MCEP) has connected more than 6,000 participants with paid work experiences. With funding from the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan, this program offers opportunities for...