Press Releases

Maine Department of Education

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) wishes all students, educators, administrators, and school staff a wonderful back-to-school season!

Maine EMS

Maine EMS has the following Rule Proposal for public comment, with public comment opening on August 19, 2026, and closing on September 18, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. AGENCY: Department of Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services Board (Maine EMS)...

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Division / Program: Maine Harness Racing Commission Date: August 25, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing Join Contact Name: Shane Bacon...

Maine Office of Community Affairs

8/18/2026 Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald featured the Manufactured Housing Community Data Dashboard, a tool developed by the Maine Office of Community Affairs' Housing Opportunity Program.

Maine Government

MAINE, August 25 - Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Back to full Meeting Calendar Date: August 25, 2026 Start Time: 9:00 AM Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams Meeting...

Department of Public Safety Maine State Police State of Maine

On Sunday, August 16, 2026,at approximately 7:19 PM, the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Maine State Police with an investigation related to an apparent assault on Pine Street in Guilford.

Maine Department of Education

The Great Schools Partnership (GSP), in partnership with Educate Maine, is offering the Maine Impact Education Fellowship, a leadership development opportunity designed to help Maine educators strengthen their leadership skills, build professional...

Maine Department of Transport

MaineDOT to Perform Paving Work on I-95 in Augusta Area Drivers should plan for ramp and lane closures on I-95. AUGUSTA– August 19, 2026 – Starting August 20, the Maine Department of Transportation will begin a pavement preservation project on...

Maine Department of Education

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE School Nurse Summer Institute Brings Maine Nurses Together for Professional Learning and Collaboration On July 28-29, school nurses from across all 16 counties in Maine gathered for a...

Department of Public Safety Maine State Police State of Maine

On Sunday, August 16, 2026,at approximately 7:19 PM, the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Maine State Police with an investigation related to an apparent assault on Pine Street in Guilford.

Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Aug 13, 2026 August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of immunization and encourage people of all ages to make sure they are up to date on recommended vaccines.

Department of Public Safety Maine State Police State of Maine

On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at approximately 4:56 PM, Capitol Police responded to a report of a suspicious package that had been opened inside Maine Revenue Services at 51 Commerce Drive in Augusta.

Maine Arts Commission

Artists, arts organizations, community leaders, policymakers, educators, health professionals, cultural partners, and Mainers from across the state are invited to join the Maine Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts for an...

Maine Senate Democrats

AUGUSTA – Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, has been appointed by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to chair a bipartisan commission examining whether Maine should modernize and consolidate the laws governing condominiums, planned...

Maine Senate Democrats

AUGUSTA – Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, has been appointed by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to chair a bipartisan commission examining whether Maine should modernize and consolidate the laws governing condominiums, planned...

Maine Department of Health and Human Services

DHHS → News → Maine CDC: Childhood Vaccine Guidance Remains Unchanged Following Federal Action Aug 11, 2026 Maine will continue to follow the guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on childhood vaccine recommendations, despite...

Maine Department of Health and Human Services

DHHS → News → Maine CDC: Childhood Vaccine Guidance Remains Unchanged Following Federal Action Aug 11, 2026 Maine will continue to follow the guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on childhood vaccine recommendations, despite...

State of Maine Office of Governor

August 18, 2026 Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement underscoring concerns expressed today by five New England States about NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy: “NextEra’s proposal to acquire...

State of Maine Office of Governor

August 18, 2026 Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement underscoring concerns expressed today by five New England States about NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy: “NextEra’s proposal to acquire...

Maine Department of Education

Maine school nurses practicing skills in caring for students with gastrostomy tubes using a manikin during the School Nurse Summer Institute.