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Maine DOE Hosts Inaugural Inclusive Education Conference
Maine Department of Education
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May 1, 2025
(Pictured: Students from Morse High School’s Unified Literacy Program.) The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education successfully hosted the state’s first-ever Inclusive Education Conference on...
Maine Awards $3 Million for Research to Support Farmers Impacted by PFAS
State of Maine Agencies
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April 29, 2025
MAINE, April 29 - Back to current news. April 29, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced today that the PFAS Fund has awarded $3 million...
Courage Is A Habit Survey Reveals Maine Parents Reject Radical Ideologies, Demand Transparency, and Want Control in K-12 Education
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 15, 2025
AUGUSTA, Maine, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An unprecedented statewide survey conducted by Spry Strategies, commissioned by Courage Is A Habit, reveals that Maine parents overwhelmingly support conservative values in education, prioritizing...
History Made (Again) in Lewiston: First Full-Body Ali Statue in the US Unveiled
EIN Presswire
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May 13, 2025
No one expected the Phantom Punch to land in our quiet New England town. Join Lewiston as we turn that iconic moment into a step forward after a great tragedy. LEWISTON, ME, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WHO: Platz...
April arrests by Maine Border Patrol hit 24-year peak
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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May 14, 2025
HOULTON, Maine — The number of April arrests by the United States Border Patrol (USBP) in Maine is the highest in a single month in nearly 24 years. Altogether, 113 illegal aliens were arrested from 16 countries of origin. This increase in...
Deadly Force Review Panel Report-South Portland, August 25, 2023
State of Maine Agencies
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May 13, 2025
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Maine DOE Child Nutrition Team Crowns 2025 Farm to School Cook-Off Champion
Maine Department of Education
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April 18, 2025
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Child Nutrition team is celebrating its 2025 Farm to School Cook-Off champion after a final round of competition on Thursday, April 17. For 10 years, this initiative has promoted the use of local foods in...
Maine Connections Academy Hosts Statewide Academic Summit to Foster In-Person Learning and Community
Maine Department of Education
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April 17, 2025
(Pictured: Maine Connections Academy students at the University of Maine at Farmington drawing) On January 17, 2025, Maine Connections Academy, a tuition-free, grades 7-12 online public charter school, brought students together for an in-person...
Statue of Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali Set for Lewiston Unveiling May 31
EIN Presswire
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May 8, 2025
Work by acclaimed sculptor Zenos Frudakis honors the legacy of ‘The Greatest’ near site of iconic 1965 rematch with Sonny Liston PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A towering 10-foot bronze statue honoring...
Border Patrol conducts targeted enforcement operations in Maine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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May 2, 2025
HOULTON, Maine — The United States Border Patrol has been conducting targeted enforcement operations over the past 10 days resulting in the apprehension of 39 illegal aliens from the countries of Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico, Venezuela, Ecuador,...
'Racism is Still a Public Health Crisis'- Black History Month Fair Ignites Action in Portland, ME
EIN Presswire
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April 28, 2025
Cross Cultural Community Services (CCCS) Hosts Community Wellness Fair on Health Equity and Racial Justice PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cross Cultural Community Services (CCCS) proudly hosted its 5th Annual...
Portland Yacht Services Acquires the Portland Boat Show, Expanding Commitment to New England’s Boating Community
EIN Presswire
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March 26, 2025
PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Portland, ME – 3/14/2026 – Portland Yacht Services (PYS), a premier full-service boatyard, is proud to announce its acquisition of the Portland Boat Show, a long-standing staple...
Maine DOE Update – March 28, 2025
Maine Department of Education
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March 28, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items Reports Opening April 1: Enrollment and Quarter 3 Attendance, Truancy, Bullying, and Behavior April 1 enrollment reporting will become available on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The due date for...
Maine Bureau of Insurance Approves 9.6% Average Decrease in Workers' Compensation Loss Costs
State of Maine Agencies
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March 26, 2025
MAINE, March 26 - Back to current news. Maine Bureau of Insurance Approves 9.6% Average Decrease in Workers' Compensation Loss Costs March 26, 2025 Professional and Financial Regulation Reduction could save Maine businesses $27 Million AUGUSTA -...
Maine DACF and DOE Host Successful Agriculture Policy Day, Showcasing Young Leaders During the Year of Youth in Agriculture
State of Maine Agencies
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March 19, 2025
MAINE, March 19 - Back to current news. Maine DACF and DOE Host Successful Agriculture Policy Day, Showcasing Young Leaders During the Year of Youth in Agriculture March 19, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta, Maine...
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
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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 14, 2025
Maine Department of Education
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March 14, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Annual Education Gala Celebrates Maine State and County Teachers of the Year On the evening of March 8, leaders in Maine’s educational community gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bangor to...
Augusta and Caribou Principals Recognized with Top Maine Principals’ Association Awards in 2025
Maine Department of Education
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March 14, 2025
The Maine Principals’ Association (MPA) has named Sylvio J. Gilbert Elementary School Principal Christina Boursaw as Maine’s 2025 NAESP National Distinguished Principal and Caribou High School Principal Jamie Selfridge as Maine’s 2025 NASSP...
Maine Educators Gather in Portland for Solutionary Literacy Workshop
Maine Department of Education
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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...
Greene Street Weed Dispensary Highlights Maine Cannabis Producers in Portland, ME
EIN Presswire
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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...