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Maine DOE Highlights Resources and Opportunities for Dyslexia Awareness Month

Maine DOE Highlights Resources and Opportunities for Dyslexia Awareness Month

As part of the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) mission to promote the best learning opportunities for all Maine students, the Maine DOE remains committed to supporting schools by offering resources that meet the needs of all families,...

Owner:  American Government
Maine Department of Education Expands Access to High-Quality Literacy Professional Development

Maine Department of Education Expands Access to High-Quality Literacy Professional Development

As part of Governor Janet Mills’ recently launched Maine State Reading Action Plan, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to announce an opportunity for Maine educators to access evidence-based literacy professional learning modules...

Owner:  American Government
Maine DEP Seeks Public Input on Maine Beverage Redemption Group's Operations Plan

Maine DEP Seeks Public Input on Maine Beverage Redemption Group's Operations Plan

MAINE, October 21 - Environmental Protection Back to full Meeting Calendar Date: October 21, 2025 Start Time: 2:30 PM Location: Elena Bertocci Meeting description/purpose: The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public...

Owner:  American Government
Fighting Back Against ‘Solar for None’: Attorney General Bonta Sues Over Trump’s Latest Environmental Funding Termination

Fighting Back Against ‘Solar for None’: Attorney General Bonta Sues Over Trump’s Latest Environmental Funding Termination

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...

Owner:  American Government
Explore Innovation in Action: Maine DOE Fall Peer-to-Peer Learning Tour Registration Now Open

Explore Innovation in Action: Maine DOE Fall Peer-to-Peer Learning Tour Registration Now Open

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Innovation is pleased to announce that this fall, there will be several opportunities for educators to engage in peer-to-peer learning that highlights innovative educational programming! Are you an...

Owner:  American Government
Maine DOE Update – October 3, 2025

Maine DOE Update – October 3, 2025

From the Maine Department of Education Data Reporting Fall Data Reports Now Open in NEO Several fall data reports are now open in the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) NEO system, including Dropout, October 1 Enrollment, and Staff...

Owner:  American Government
Board of Environmental Protection - October 16, 2025

Board of Environmental Protection - October 16, 2025

MAINE, October 16 - Environmental Protection Back to full Meeting Calendar Date: October 16, 2025 Start Time: 9:00 AM Location: Ruth Ann Burke Meeting description/purpose: Related documents (if any): Note: Some documents are provided in Microsoft...

Owner:  American Government
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How to get your business ready for the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave law

How to get your business ready for the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave law

As 2026 approaches, business leaders across Maine are still grappling with the implications of the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Modeled after similar programs in other states, Maine’s program is designed to offer job-protected,...

Owner:  Peter Stanton

Rockport library hosts Maine Fibershed Festival, Oct. 3 - 30

From October 3 - 30, the Rockport Public Library will host the Maine Fibershed Festival, a month-long exhibit complimented by special events focused on how Maine’s Soil-to-Soil fiber system weaves together a strong, stable, and connected...

Owner:  Tandy Family
This Waterfront Hotel on Maine's Mount Desert Island Just Added 15 New Cottages—and It's Right Near Acadia National Park
78-year-old central Maine man dies in ATV crash

78-year-old central Maine man dies in ATV crash

A Rumford man died on Friday after his ATV rolled over on him. Jeffrey Lang, 78, was driving a 2011 Yamaha 450 Grizzly in the woods near Wyman Hill Road in Rumford scouting for deer season at about 12:30 p.m. Friday, Mark Latti, a spokesperson for...

Owner:  Towle-Warren Family
Amid growing food insecurity risks, new industrial kitchen ready to feed thousands in Maine

Amid growing food insecurity risks, new industrial kitchen ready to feed thousands in Maine

Food security advocates gathered in South Portland Friday to celebrate the grand opening of a new industrial production kitchen run by the nonprofit Preble Street. The 30,000-square-foot facility can create up to 2,000 meals a day, with the...

Owner:  Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation & American Government
Report on Maine dune damage from storms could help with preparations

Report on Maine dune damage from storms could help with preparations

The University of New England reports that storms in January of 2024 wiped out over a quarter of the dunes on several southern Maine beaches. BIDDEFORD, Maine — Nearly two years ago, a series of winter storms raised water levels to record heights...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Report on Maine dune damage from storms could help with preparations

Report on Maine dune damage from storms could help with preparations

The University of New England reports that storms in January of 2024 wiped out over a quarter of the dunes on several southern Maine beaches. BIDDEFORD, Maine — Nearly two years ago, a series of winter storms raised water levels to record heights...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Maine Wildlife & Health Officials Agree; Don’t Eat Deer/Turkey Meat From Animals Hunted In These Maine Spots

Maine Wildlife & Health Officials Agree; Don’t Eat Deer/Turkey Meat From Animals Hunted In These Maine Spots

It's a blow to those who plan each year to consume their catch; deer and turkey hunters across the state are being asked NOT to consume meat from specific areas of Maine. Maine Wildlife Officials have joined with Maine Public Health Officials like...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
Climate and inflation pressures drive record losses, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Climate and inflation pressures drive record losses, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a provider of data and analytics for the insurance and financial industries, has released its 10th annual US Home Trends Report. The study offers a detailed look at how claims trends across different perils are shaping...

Owner:  Steve Evans
UMaine Climate Change Institute leader steps down as the field faces challenges

UMaine Climate Change Institute leader steps down as the field faces challenges

Editor’s Note: The following first appeared in The Maine Monitor’s free environmental newsletter, Climate Monitor, that is delivered to inboxes every Friday morning. Sign up for the free newsletter to stay informed of Maine environmental news....

Owner:  Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting
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