Press Releases

Maine Department of Environmental Protection

For Immediate Release AUGUSTA, July 2, 2026 — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection warns that wildfire smoke will likely push particle pollution to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ (USG) levels—and possibly ‘Unhealthy’ for all groups...

Maine Department of Transport

MaineDOT to Work on Forest Avenue in Portland Drivers should plan for delays.

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers - Maryland

The IAM Union is celebrating the grand opening of the Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor (Maine MILL), a landmark project dedicated to preserving the stories of the workers, families, immigrants and communities who built Maine’s...

State of Maine Judicial Branch

Date: 6/23/2026 AUGUSTA, MAINE. The Maine Judicial Branch will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Hancock Judicial Center (HJC) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at noon.

EIN Presswire

Special Project Will Launch ‘TEMO in The Community’ PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of its inaugural U.S. community outreach program, French marine tech pioneer TEMO is supporting a year-long commercial...

Maine Department of Education

Twelve of the 19 Cony High School students who received the State of Maine Seal of Biliteracy gathered for a group photo at the recognition assembly held May 26, 2026. Nineteen members of Cony High School’s Class of 2026 were recently recognized...

Maine Senate Republicans

By Sen. Joe Martin Hello, I’m Senator Joe Martin, and I have the honor of representing communities in Oxford and Franklin counties.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

June 27, 2026 LEWISTON, Maine - The Maine Warden Service Dive Team is searching for a missing 18-year-old who is presumed to have drowned after falling into the Androscoggin River in Lewiston.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

June 21, 2026 AUGUSTA, Maine - The Maine Warden Service responded to two separate fatal off road vehicle crashes this Friday and Saturday of the past weekend, one which involved a side-by-side ATV, and the other a dirt bike.

Maine Office of Community Affairs

The Housing Opportunity Program (HOP) at the Maine Office of Community Affairs (MOCA), in coordination with the Greater Portland Council of Governments and HR&A Advisors, released 2025 municipal housing data as part of LD 1184. For the data set,...

Maine Department of Transport

MaineDOT to Work on Forest Avenue in Portland Drivers should plan for delays.

Maine Department of Education

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates SUN Bucks and SUN Meals Programs Return in the Summer of 2026 to Aid Food Access for Maine Children The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in partnership with the Maine Department of Health...

Maine Department of Education

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce the award of a one-time, competitive Later Secondary School Start Time Planning Grant to Augusta Schools, in the amount of $75,000. In accordance with...

Maine Department of Education

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce the award of a one-time, competitive Later Secondary School Start Time Planning Grant to Augusta Schools, in the amount of $75,000. In accordance with...

State of Maine Judicial Branch

Date: 6/12/2026 On June 9, 2026, the Capital Judicial Center was the site of a luncheon to celebrate outstanding contributions by Judicial Branch employees in 2025 and honor Judicial Branch employees for their longtime service to the courts and...

Maine EMS

For over two decades, Dr. Matt Sholl been the Maine EMS State Medical Director.

Maine Department of Education

In the summer months, children lose access to the school meal services they may rely on during the academic year.

Maine Government

MAINE, June 16 - Governor?s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Back to full Meeting Calendar Date: June 16, 2026 Start Time: 1:00 PM Location: Augusta Civic Center Meeting description/purpose: Related documents (if any): Note: Some...

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.

Maine Department of Transport

MaineDOT to Begin Pavement Resurfacing in Lisbon, Auburn, and Lewiston Drivers should plan for one-way alternating traffic.