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Gould Academy’s Alana LaCourse Embodies Leadership & Service as Miss Maine’s Teen — Heading to National Competition
Miss Maine's Teen, Alana LaCourse, exemplifies commitment to service ahead of National Girls & Women in Sports Day through her non-profit, GIVE O.N.E. BETHEL, ME, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gould Academy is proud to...

Maine DOE Update – August 15, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE Seeking Educators to Develop the Next Round of MOOSE Modules The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is currently seeking educators to develop interdisciplinary MOOSE Modules that...

Maine Forest Service Urges Caution as Wildfire Danger Remains HIGH to VERY HIGH Statewide
MAINE, August 14 - Back to current news. Maine Forest Service Urges Caution as Wildfire Danger Remains HIGH to VERY HIGH Statewide August 14, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta, Maine - The Maine Department of...

Maine Forest Service Urges Caution as Wildfire Danger Remains HIGH to VERY HIGH Statewide
MAINE, August 14 - Back to current news. Maine Forest Service Urges Caution as Wildfire Danger Remains HIGH to VERY HIGH Statewide August 14, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta, Maine - The Maine Department of...

Battleship Missouri Memorial and Wreaths Across America Radio Launch New Podcast: Last Battleship – The History, Heroes, and Legacy of the USS Missouri
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and HONOLULU, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of the upcoming 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Battleship Missouri Memorial and Wreaths Across America Radio proudly announce the launch of a new...

Maine Harness Racing Commission Notice of Hearing: Annual Horse Supply Hearing
MAINE, August 19 - Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Back to full Meeting Calendar Date: August 19, 2025 Start Time: 9:00 AM Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams Meeting...

ECER Introduces Responsible Solar Panel Recycling Services for New England
Shirley-based recycler streamlines end-of-life management for PV systems with safe handling, documented compliance, and material recovery SHIRLEY, MA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- East Coast Electronics Recycling (ECER),...

Maine DOE Update – August 8, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items Graduation Report Due August 30; Please Review Synergy Records before August 15 Graduation reporting is due on August 30, 2025. The Maine Department of Education’s data system, Synergy, will...

Register Now for Maine’s First Green Schools Symposium
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to announce Maine’s first-ever Green Schools Symposium on November 7, 2025—a statewide event to celebrate environmental education leadership in Maine schools. The gathering will showcase powerful...

Maine DOE Update – August 1, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates 2025-2026 Information for the National Board Certification Scholarship Fund and Salary Supplement The Maine Department of Education (DOE) would like to remind you of two National Board...

Oola Bowls® Brings 'Happiness in a Bowl' to Maine with Grand Opening Celebration in Westbrook
WESTBROOK, ME, UNITED STATES, August 7, 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 pleased to announce the grand...

Border Patrol Agents Arrest Confirmed Gang Member in Maine
UNION, Maine — U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Colombian national and confirmed member of the South American Theft Group (SATG) in Union, Maine, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The individual was found to be illegally present in the United...

Aeroflow Health Celebrates Maine’s Tax Exemption Law on Home Medical Equipment for Its Impact on New Mothers
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aeroflow Health, a pioneering healthcare company that leverages cutting-edge technology to support the delivery of medical products and services, proudly celebrates the passing of LD 145 to exempt...

Finding Comfort in the Storm: New Book Offers Gentle Comfort for Children Facing Loss
STUDIO CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Few authors possess the courage and sensitivity to confront the profoundly difficult journey of childhood grief head-on. Matt Cary steps boldly into this tender space with his...

Maine DOE Update – July 25, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE, Educate Maine Announce 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year Semifinalists Eight exceptional Maine educators are state semifinalists for 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year. As members of the...

Maine DOE Hosts Summer Institutes on Integrating Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
From July 14-16, 2025, educators from across Maine gathered on the coast for an immersive professional learning experience, designed to reimagine how literacy and numeracy are taught—not as isolated subjects but as essential, interconnected tools...

For ME Trainings Support Early Educators Across Maine
(Pictured: Teachers work together during the “Building Beautiful Things” activity, bringing in classroom items to build, collaborate, and reflect on the importance of play-based learning.) Across the State of Maine, educators are coming together...

Governor Mills & Treasurer Perry Announce Fitch Upgrades Maine's Credit Rating; State Ends FY2025 With Record $1B Rainy Day Fund
Healthy reserves, budget surplus in FY2025, and credit rating upgrade demonstrate Maine's prudent budgeting and fiscal health under Governor Mills Governor Janet Mills and State Treasurer Joe Perry announced today that Fitch Ratings, one of the...

An Invitation to School Principals to Join Maine’s 2025-2026 Transformational Leaders’ Network
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) would like to invite school principals to register for a year-long professional learning experience called the Transformational Leaders’ Network (TLN). The TLN offers principals an opportunity to deepen...

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces Pricing of Remarketed Finance Authority of Maine Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds
RUTLAND, Vt., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (“Casella”) (NASDAQ:CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, today announced that it has priced the previously announced...