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Maine DOE Update – June 27, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Back-to-School Grants Available for School Employees through LifeChanger of the Year LifeChanger of the Year, an annual national recognition program for educators and school employees, is...

Save the Date! 15th Annual Maine Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Conference on November 13
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education, in collaboration with the University of Maine System, is hosting the 15th Annual Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Conference on...

Office of the Maine Attorney General Recovers Thousands for Cryptocurrency Scam Victim
MAINE, June 26 - Back to current news. June 26, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danna Hayes Danna.hayes@maine.gov Office of the Maine Attorney General Recovers Thousands for Cryptocurrency Scam Victim AUGUSTA –Attorney...

In Halifax, Governor Mills Reaffirms Maine's Historic Relationship with Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA-- Governor Janet Mills today completed the second leg of her three-day visit to Atlantic Canada focused on strengthening Maine's historic relationships with its Canadian neighbors and promoting Maine as a great place...

MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION APPROVES STIPULATION FOR ANNUAL STRANDED COST RECONCILIATION FOR VERSANT POWER
June 24, 2025 Hallowell, Maine - The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a stipulation submitted by the parties in Docket No. 2025-00115, resolving Versant Power's annual stranded cost reconciliation filing. The approved...

Maine DOE Update – June 20, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates SEL4ME Platform Will Be Temporarily Unavailable Starting June 30 The Maine Department of Education (DOE) SEL4ME platform, a free, comprehensive, pre-K-grade 12 social-emotional learning (SEL)...

Statement of Attorney General Aaron M. Frey on the Supreme Court's Birthright Citizenship Case Preliminary Ruling
MAINE, June 27 - Back to current news. June 27, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danna Hayes Danna.hayes@maine.gov Attorney General Aaron M. Frey issued the following statement in regards to the Supreme Court’s...

MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION APPROVES RATE CHANGES FOR CENTRAL MAINE POWER COMPANY
June 13, 2025 Hallowell, Maine - The Maine Public Utilities Commission (Commission) has approved changes to electric rates for customers of Central Maine Power Company (CMP) resulting from recent decisions in multiple cases, including the annual...

Maine DOE Update – June 13, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine Expanding K–12 Cybersecurity Grant in the 2025-2026 School Year; SAUs Must Opt in by June 20 The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce that the state will continue...

Maine Expanding K–12 Cybersecurity Grant in the 2025-2026 School Year; SAUs Must Opt in by June 20
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce that the state will continue its participation in the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) for a second year. Building on the success of Year One, this initiative will...

Maine Educators Explore the Power of Play in Innovative Professional Learning Experience at Noble Middle School
(Educators in action during the Playworks training at Noble Middle School) On May 14, MaineHealth’s Healthy Eating, Active Living Team hosted a full-day professional learning event at Noble Middle School in Berwick that brought together educators...

Maine FFA Association Announces 2025 National FFA Officer Candidate
The Maine FFA Association is proud to recognize Delaney McKeen, a 19-year-old recent graduate from the University of Maine at Presque Isle, as its 2025 National FFA Officer Candidate. McKeen was selected following interviews held at the 2025 Maine...

Portland Old Port Announces Best of 2025 Awards for Portland, Maine
Honoring the top restaurants, shops, bars, and creatives that make Portland, Maine one of the most vibrant cities in New England. PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- We’re excited to announce the launch the 2025...

Four Maine Schools Win Top Honors in Statewide Life Happens Outside® Challenge
Photo courtesy of Edmunds Consolidated School, one of the four Life Happens Outside® Challenge-winning schools To promote mental health awareness and build lifelong habits of outdoor time, Teens to Trails hosted its second-ever Spring Life Happens...

Annual Regional Mentor Trainings Available to Maine Educators This Summer
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for our updated annual regional Mentor Trainings, designed to equip Maine educators with the tools, knowledge, and community connections needed to mentor...

Scarborough Middle School Pilots Integrative Studies Program at Maine Outdoor Learning Pavilion
Forty-two students from Scarborough Middle School visited the Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative’s new pavilion on Mackworth Island during the 2024-2025 school year. These seventh graders are enrolled in a pilot program called the “Integrated...

Governor Mills Announces Visit to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to Reaffirm Maine's Relationship with Canada
MAINE, June 16 - Back to current news. June 16, 2025 Boston, MASSACHUSETTS -- Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will travel to Atlantic Canada next week to promote Maine as a top destination for Canadian tourists and to strengthen...

Investigation Announcement: Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP Investigates Cal-Maine Foods Inc.
NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP ("Wolf Haldenstein"), a preeminent law firm with a rich heritage spanning over 125 years, announces its investigation of potential breaches of fiduciary duty by...

Governor Mills Announces Visit to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to Reaffirm Maine's Relationship with Canada
Boston, MASSACHUSETTS -- Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will travel to Atlantic Canada next week to promote Maine as a top destination for Canadian tourists and to strengthen cross-border relationships and economic ties. The...

GeoCue and Maine Technical Source Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand LiDAR Technology Across New England
Huntsville, AL, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GeoCue, a leading provider of advanced LiDAR mapping hardware and software solutions, proudly announces its strategic expansion into New England through a partnership with Maine Technical Source...