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Maine DACF Opens Applications for $3.5 Million in PFAS Research Grants
MAINE, October 1 - Back to current news. October 1, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced today that the Fund to Address PFAS...
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Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect Clean Energy for Vulnerable Communities
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition of plaintiffs in filing two lawsuits to protect billions of dollars in grant funding that would connect nearly one million households nationwide in low-income and vulnerable...
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Oola Bowls® Expands in Maine with New Portland Store Opening in Monument Square in October
PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Oola Bowls, the vibrant better-for-you brand known for its signature, high-pulp açaí bowls and commitment to “what happiness tastes like,” is thrilled to announce the opening of...
Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Trafficking Whale and Bird Parts
Sergey Bachkovsky, of Greene, Maine, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Portland, Maine, to trafficking whale and bird parts in violation of the Lacey Act. According to court records and statements during today’s hearing, between June...
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Stonewall Kitchen Announces New Candle Manufacturing Strategic Partnership
YORK, Maine, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stonewall Kitchen, a leading producer of specialty food and home goods, today announced a new strategic partnership with Alene Candles aimed at enhancing innovation, improving flexibility, and...
AMERICAN SWISS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE CLASS OF 2025 INNOVATION FELLOWS
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On October 9, 2025, the American Swiss Foundation launched the inaugural “Innovation Forum: Developing the Workforce of Tomorrow” at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. This...
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Coalition in Defense of First Amendment Protections for Noncitizen Students and Faculty
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Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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October 15, 2025
Attorneys general urge the court to uphold First Amendment free speech protections in opposition to Trump Administration’s unconstitutional ideological deportation policy OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the attorneys...
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Window World of Southern Maine Details Customer-Focused & Energy-Efficient Window Installation
WESTBROOK, ME, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Window World of Southern Maine is a locally owned window installation company serving homeowners across Southern Maine and parts of New Hampshire. Founded in 2013, the company...
Window World of Southern Maine Outlines Process & Benefits of Replacement Windows
WESTBROOK, ME, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Window World of Southern Maine describes its role as an exterior remodeler offering windows, doors, and siding for homeowners in Maine and select New Hampshire counties. A...
Maine DOE Update – September 26, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE Welcomes 2025-2026 Teacher Leader Fellows The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is proud to welcome the 2025-2026 Teacher Leader Fellows. These...
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Maine DOE Welcomes 2025-2026 Teacher Leader Fellows
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is proud to welcome the 2025-2026 Teacher Leader Fellows. These exceptional educators bring diverse expertise and passion to their work, helping to strengthen teaching and...
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Maine DOE Job Opportunity: Grant Program Administrator for the Later Secondary School Start Time Fund
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking a Grant Program Administrator to oversee implementation of the new Later Secondary School Start Time Fund, established by the Maine Legislature in 2025. This role will be responsible for...
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Reminder to Register for the Maine Green Schools Symposium on November 7
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is thrilled to announce Maine’s first-ever Green Schools Symposium—a groundbreaking event celebrating climate education and sustainability leadership across Maine’s schools. It will take place on Friday,...
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Cal-Maine Foods Reports Strongest First Quarter in Company History
RIDGELAND, Miss., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM), the largest egg company in the United States and a leading player in the egg-based food industry, today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Programs Offer Hope and Healing for Mental Health Recovery in Maine
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has long been recognized as one of the most effective, evidence-based treatments for individuals facing challenges such as anxiety,...
Governor Mills Announces Reduction of Heating Oil Reliance in Maine
Maine's reliance on home heating oil has dropped nearly 20 percent under the Mills Administration, driven by adoption of cost-saving, energy efficient heat pumps Governor Janet Mills today announced that the share of Maine households reliant on...
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Fighting Back Against ‘Solar for None’: Attorney General Bonta Sues Over Trump’s Latest Environmental Funding Termination
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Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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October 16, 2025
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), today joined a multistate coalition in suing to block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s unlawful termination of the $7...
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Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Welcomes New Director of the Maine Conservation Corps
MAINE, September 19 - Back to current news. September 19, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA-The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is pleased to announce Christy Owen's appointment as...
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Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Welcomes New Director of the Maine Conservation Corps
MAINE, September 19 - Back to current news. September 19, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA-The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is pleased to announce Christy Owen's appointment as...
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Maine DOE Update – September 19, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education Data Reporting Upcoming Data Reports Due in October The following data reports are due to the Maine Department of Education (DOE) in the month of October: Dropout Report, October Enrollment, and Staff...
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