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Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Announces Retirement of Superintendent Robert Carey from the Maine the Bureau of Insurance
State of Maine Professional and Financial Regulation
June 5, 2026 AUGUSTA, MAINE - Maine's Department of Professional and Financial Regulation today announced that Superintendent Robert Carey will retire from the Maine Bureau of Insurance (BOI) on June 5. Nominated by Governor Janet Mills as...
MaineDOT to Close River Road in Lewiston
Maine Department of Transport
MaineDOT to Close River Road in Lewiston LEWISTON– June 5, 2026 – Starting June 8, the Maine Department of Transportation will be closing River Road in Lewiston for 90 days for a bridge replacement project of River Road Bridge.
MaineDOT to Temporarily Close Western Avenue I-95 Westbound Ramp in Augusta
Maine Department of Transport
MaineDOT to Temporarily Close Western Avenue I-95 Westbound Ramp in Augusta AUGUSTA– June 5, 2026 –The Maine Department of Transportation will be repaving the I-95 westbound on-ramp from Western Avenue.
'Maine Comfort Dog Baxter Honored May 30 with Portrait Unveiling, Community Tribute and Fundraiser'
EIN Presswire
Maine Comfort Dog Baxter Honored May 30 with Portrait Unveiling, Community Tribute and Fundraiser PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Maine Comfort Dog Baxter to Be Honored with Portrait Unveiling and Community...
Elementary School Community Meetings Give Portland Students Opportunities for Leadership
Maine Department of Education
Students at Rowe Elementary School in the Portland Public Schools have stepped into leadership roles this year in a big way during the school’s first-ever community meeting assembly for third- through fifth-grade students.
SUN Bucks and SUN Meals Programs Return to Aid Summer Food Access for Maine Children
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Jun 03, 2026 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Lindsay Hammes, Maine Department of Health and Human Services Lindsay.Hammes@Maine.gov AUGUSTA— The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Office for Family Independence (OFI), in...
SUN Bucks and SUN Meals Programs Return to Aid Summer Food Access for Maine Children
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Jun 03, 2026 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Lindsay Hammes, Maine Department of Health and Human Services Lindsay.Hammes@Maine.gov AUGUSTA— The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Office for Family Independence (OFI), in...
MaineDOT to Perform Road Work in Portland
Maine Department of Transport
MaineDOT to Perform Road Work in Portland Drivers should plan for delays during the day. PORTLAND – June 3, 2026 – From June 3 to July 2, the Maine Department of Transportation will conduct pavement resurfacing work in Portland on Fore Street...
Sen. Talbot Ross appointed to commission to examine parole
Maine Senate Democrats
AUGUSTA – Last month, Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, was appointed to the newly-created “Commission to Examine the Intersection of Parole and Current Sentencing Practices” by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick.
Maine DOE Update – May 1, 2026
Maine Department of Education
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Request for Applications Now Open for Maine Career Pathways Pilot Opportunity The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Maine Department of Labor (DOL), has issued a...
Sen. Stewart calls for Legislative Council meeting after announcement of unprecedented privately funded legislative staffer
Maine Senate Republicans
Staff Report AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Senate Republican Leader Trey Stewart sent a letter to President of the Senate Matthea Daughtry, Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau and members of the Legislative Council, the Legislature’s administrative body,...
eEnrollment for Maine Senior FarmShare Program Participants Starts June 1
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
May 27, 2026 Farm-fresh Maine-grown produce is available to older adults enrolled in the program.
Long-Time Lewiston Public Schools Educator Receives 2026 Maine Volunteer of the Year Award
Maine Department of Education
Anne Behnke receives the 2026 Maine Volunteer of the Year award.
South Portland High School’s Youth Doula Initiative: A Model for Career-Connected Learning
Maine Department of Education
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) along with several school and community-based organizations continue to advance high-quality, career-connected learning through extended learning opportunities (ELOs) that connect students with real-world...
eEnrollment for Maine Senior FarmShare Program Participants Starts June 1
Maine Government
MAINE, May 27 - Back to current news.
Keeping Maine competitive for employers and workers
Maine Senate Republicans
By Sen. Dick Bradstreet During the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature, we considered hundreds of bills.
eEnrollment for Maine Senior FarmShare Program Participants Starts June 1
State of Maine Agencies
MAINE, May 27 - Back to current news.
Working Group Established to Prioritize Wellness and Mental Health Resources for Maine Heritage Industries
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
May 22, 2026 AUGUSTA, Maine - A working group has been established to review and strengthen mental health and wellness resources for people working in Maine's heritage industries, including agriculture, fishing, forestry, and logging.
Working Group Established to Prioritize Wellness and Mental Health Resources for Maine Heritage Industries
State of Maine Agencies
MAINE, May 22 - Back to current news.
Working Group Established to Prioritize Wellness and Mental Health Resources for Maine Heritage Industries
Maine Government
MAINE, May 22 - Back to current news.
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