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Maine Surplus Property – January Update for Educational Institutions
Maine Department of Education
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January 24, 2025
If you missed the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Newsroom article with details about the Maine Surplus Property Donee Program, you can read it here. Does your school need desks, filing cabinets, or other furniture? Could your custodial crew...
Governor Mills Announces Award of $2 Million in Recovery and Resilience Grants to Support Maine Businesses Harmed by Severe Storms
State of Maine Office of Governor
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March 20, 2025
Awards are last from historic $60 million storm relief package established by Governor Mills with bipartisan support of the Legislature last year Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has awarded $2 million in grants to 40...
‘Learning from Maine’ Video Series Seeking Story Ideas from Maine Schools
Maine Department of Education
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March 20, 2025
The Maine Loves Public Schools campaign, a collaborative effort by the Maine Education Leaders Professional Learning Collaborative (MELPLC), has launched a new public education video storytelling series. Organizers are currently seeking story...
Governor Mills Proclaims Maine Agriculture Week and Celebrates Maine Agriculture Day at the State House
State of Maine Agencies
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March 17, 2025
MAINE, March 17 - Back to current news. Governor Mills Proclaims Maine Agriculture Week and Celebrates Maine Agriculture Day at the State House March 17, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA, Maine - Governor Janet...
Governor Mills Announces Award of $2 Million in Recovery and Resilience Grants to Support Maine Businesses Harmed by Severe Storms
State of Maine Agencies
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March 17, 2025
MAINE, March 17 - Back to current news. March 17, 2025 Awards are last from historic $60 million storm relief package established by Governor Mills with bipartisan support of the Legislature last year Governor Janet Mills announced today that her...
FAA Proposes $65,000 Penalty Against Maine Instrument Flight
Federal Aviation Administration
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March 20, 2025
Thursday, March 20, 2025 WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $65,000 civil penalty against Maine Instrument Flight of Augusta, Maine, for allegedly violating the drug and alcohol testing regulations. The company used...
Maine DOE and DHHS to Host Annual Foster Care Points of Contact Training on January 30
Maine Department of Education
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January 22, 2025
The Annual Foster Care Points of Contact (POC) training for school administrative units (SAUs) is scheduled for Thursday, January 30, at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. Hosted by the Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Department of Health and...
Governor Mills Announces Award of $2 Million in Recovery and Resilience Grants to Support Maine Businesses Harmed by Severe Storms
Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
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March 19, 2025
March 17, 2025 Awards are last from historic $60 million storm relief package established by Governor Mills with bipartisan support of the Legislature last year Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has awarded $2 million in...
Pine Tree Programming Empowers Maine Schools with Fun and Engaging Computer Science Education
Maine Department of Education
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March 19, 2025
Pine Tree Programming, a new initiative from the Maine Department of Education’s Office of Teaching and Learning, is expanding access to computer science education across the state. In just six weeks, this dynamic program has introduced more than...
Maine DOE Tackles Chronic Absenteeism Through State Collaboration; Launches Attendance Toolkit for Maine Schools
Maine Department of Education
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January 21, 2025
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is forging a path to address chronic absenteeism through a transformative collaboration called the Maine Engagement and Attendance Center (MEAC). The group consists of representatives from across Maine DOE...
Maine DOE Seeking Educators to Develop the Next Round of MOOSE Modules
Maine Department of Education
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January 21, 2025
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking educators to develop interdisciplinary MOOSE modules that align with, and provide real-world context for, Maine Learning Results standards and existing Maine DOE resources. The Maine Online...
Maine State Parks Achieve Over Three Million Visitors in 2024
State of Maine Agencies
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January 17, 2025
MAINE, January 17 - Back to current news. Maine State Parks Achieve Over Three Million Visitors in 2024 January 17, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA, Maine - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and...
Governor Mills Updates Maine’s Vaccine Strategy to Focus on Protecting Those Most Vulnerable to COVID-19
State of Maine Office of Governor
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March 17, 2025
In conjunction with DHHS & Maine CDC, Governor Mills focuses limited vaccine supply on older Mainers and those with high-risk medical conditions who are more likely to become seriously ill or die from COVID-19 Governor Janet Mills today announced...
Governor Mills Announces Actions to Advance Floating Offshore Wind Research Array in Gulf of Maine
State of Maine Office of Governor
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March 17, 2025
In letter to fishing industry, Governor Mills affirms Maine’s commitment to the climate, energy and economic benefits of floating offshore wind, proposes moratorium on new wind projects in more heavily fished state waters Governor Janet Mills...
Out of Abundance of Caution, Governor Mills Activates Maine National Guard; Places Them on Standby to Support Law Enforcement If Needed
State of Maine Office of Governor
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March 17, 2025
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has activated the Maine National Guard and placed them on standby status to support law enforcement, if needed, in advance of potential events at the State Capitol heading into this weekend and next...
Governor Mills Welcomes PUC’s Request for Proposals to Further Develop Clean Energy in Maine
State of Maine Office of Governor
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March 17, 2025
January 15, 2021 Governor Janet Mills released the following today on the Maine Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) issuance of its latest request for proposals for renewable energy: “The solicitation released today stems from bipartisan clean...
Governor Mills Statement on Arrival of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines in Maine
State of Maine Office of Governor
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March 17, 2025
December 14, 2020 Governor Janet Mills released the following statement Monday in response to the arrival of the first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Maine: “Today, the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Maine and will be...
Governor Mills Nominates Melanie Loyzim to Serve as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection
State of Maine Office of Governor
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March 17, 2025
January 22, 2021 Governor Janet Mills announced today she has nominated Melanie Loyzim to serve as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Loyzim has served as Acting Commissioner of the DEP since August 14, 2020...
Governor Mills Urges Maine People To Kick Off New Year Safely At Home
State of Maine Office of Governor
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March 17, 2025
Governor Janet Mills today issued a video statement urging Maine people to be safe tonight heading into the New Year. The video can be viewed HERE and a transcript is below: “Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills. Like you, I am so looking forward...
Governor Mills Announces Re-Nomination of Phil Bartlett as Chair of the Maine Public Utilities Commission
State of Maine Agencies
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March 14, 2025
MAINE, March 14 - Back to current news. March 14, 2025 During his tenure as Chair, Bartlett has led the PUC through significant initiatives to strengthen utility oversight, improve Maine's electric grid, and navigate unprecedented challenges in...