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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,...
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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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...
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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Board of Environmental Protection - October 2, 2025
MAINE, October 2 - Environmental Protection Back to full Meeting Calendar Date: October 2, 2025 Start Time: 9:00 AM Location: Ruth Ann Burke Meeting description/purpose: Related documents (if any): Note: Some documents are provided in Microsoft...
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Governor Mills Announces Creation of the Maine Life Sciences Center
Governor also announces $2.7 million in awards by Maine Technology Institute to build a state-of-the-art life science laboratory facility in Maine Governor Janet Mills today announced the creation of the Maine Life Sciences Center, a new...
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Governor Mills Announces Launch of the Maine Department of Energy Resources
New cabinet-level department, replacing the Governor's Energy Office, will lead policy and planning to promote affordable, reliable energy for Maine people and businesses._ Governor Janet Mills today announced the official launch of the Maine...
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A Day with Dawn Lee: Celebrating a 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year Finalist and Inclusivity Visionary
Dawn Lee connects with a student over artwork during a Unified Literacy class. In the hallways of Morse High School, the sense of school pride is palpable. On a regular Tuesday in September, cerulean attire—representing the Shipbuilders’ school...
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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, Northeastern States Formally Announce Northeast Public Health Collaborative
Regional partnership of public health agencies and leaders will share expertise, improve coordination, and promote and protect evidence-based public health Several Northeastern states -- including Maine -- and America's largest city have been...
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Combatting the EPA’s Ongoing Assault on Climate Science: Attorney General Bonta Slams EPA’s Proposed Rescission of Endangerment Finding
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Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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September 22, 2025
Through multiple actions, Attorney General Bonta and multistate partners, stand up for climate science, oppose EPA’s proposal to repeal all the federal motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards that protect the health and safety of Americans...
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Attorney General James Fights Back Against EPA’s Attempts to Deny Climate Change
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James is co-leading a coalition of attorneys general, counties, and cities in a series of actions opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) unlawful proposal to rescind its landmark 2009...
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MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION APPROVES FIVE NEW RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS TO SUPPORT MAINE'S CLEAN ENERGY GOALS
September 16, 2025 Hallowell, Maine- The Maine Public Utilities Commission (Commission) announced today that it has selected five projects for approval under a recent request for proposals (RFP) for the sale of energy or renewable energy credits...
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NASDA Members Elect Maine Agriculture Commissioner Amanda Beal as 2025-2026 President
MAINE, September 18 - Back to current news. NASDA Members Elect Maine Agriculture Commissioner Amanda Beal as 2025-2026 President September 17, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry During the 2025 National Association of State...
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NASDA Members Elect Maine Agriculture Commissioner Amanda Beal as 2025-2026 President
MAINE, September 18 - Back to current news. NASDA Members Elect Maine Agriculture Commissioner Amanda Beal as 2025-2026 President September 17, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry During the 2025 National Association of State...
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Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Announces Jo D. Saffeir as New Deputy Commissioner
MAINE, September 11 - Back to current news. Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Announces Jo D. Saffeir as New Deputy Commissioner September 11, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta -...
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Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Announces Jo D. Saffeir as New Deputy Commissioner
MAINE, September 11 - Back to current news. Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Announces Jo D. Saffeir as New Deputy Commissioner September 11, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta -...
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Cal-Maine Foods Debuts Quarterly Earnings Call and Webcast Marking Expanded Investor Communications as Company Grows and Diversifies
RIDGELAND, Miss., Sept. 17, 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 prepared food industry, today announced it will host its first-ever...
Teachers Gather at the Schoodic Institute to Celebrate Rural Maine through Community Civics and Place-Based Inquiry
On a warm August evening, Maine teachers gathered around a campfire, as Chris Sockalexis, Panawahpskek (Penobscot) Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, played drums, sang, and shared the importance of music in Wabanaki culture. His words...
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