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Maine Department of Education

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year State Finalists Announced Four Maine educators have been announced as state finalists for 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year. Abby McCoy, a Chemistry and Forensic...

Maine Department of Education

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year State Finalists Announced Four Maine educators have been announced as state finalists for 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year. Abby McCoy, a Chemistry and Forensic...

State of Maine Office of Governor

Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that Randall A. Liberty, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Corrections, will be leaving his position on October 1, 2026, after more than four decades of corrections, military, and law...

State of Maine Office of Governor

Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that Randall A. Liberty, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Corrections, will be leaving his position on October 1, 2026, after more than four decades of corrections, military, and law...

Maine Department of Education

Back left to right – Ayesha Hall, Bryan Lescord, Julie Smyth, Marcy Whitcomb, Courtney Angelosante, Sue Gallant, Alexandra Cookson, Monique Sullivan, and Tamara Ranger.

Department of Public Safety Maine State Police State of Maine

On Monday, August 31, 2026, at approximately 3:13 PM, the Bangor Regional Communications Center received a report of a Toyota Tacoma operating erratically and weaving in and out of traffic near mile marker 163 in Plymouth.

Office of Illinois Attorney General

Court Also Rules that Lawful Permanent Residents Remain Eligible for Food Assistance Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced today that a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon has permanently blocked the...

Maine EMS

The Maine EMS Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. John "Jack" Lewis, DO, NRP, as Maine’s new State EMS Medical Director.

Maine EMS

AUGUST 18, 2026, UPDATE: The Maine Bureau of Emergency Medical Services has extended the application submission deadline for RFA# 202606106: Rural Health Transformation Funding for Community Paramedicine.

Maine EMS

Togus VA Hospital Emergency Department’s transport guidance has been updated to reflect the new PL Tone (107.2) for the Emergency Department radio operations.

Maine EMS

Summary: Maine EMS is issuing a statewide operational bulletin regarding the discovery of supraglottic airway devices stored in non-standard, household vacuum-sealed packaging.

Maine EMS

Honoring Excellence and Embracing Resilience.

Maine Department of Education

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Recognize Your Outstanding School Staff: RISE Award Now Accepting Nominations The Maine Department of Education (DOE) invites students, friends, families, community members, educational...

Maine Department of Education

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), will provide an additional training on September 11, 2026, repeating and building upon the virtual training that was held on...

Maine Department of Education

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), will provide an additional training on September 11, 2026, repeating and building upon the virtual training that was held on...

Maine Senate Republicans

By Sen. Trey Stewart (Editor’s Note: This column originally appeared in the Bangor Daily News.) There are some losses a community can absorb without realizing what has really happened.

Office of Illinois Attorney General

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults....

Maine Department of Environmental Protection

AUGUSTA, August 25, 2026 — The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) filed a formal complaint today in Penobscot County Superior Court against Mallinckrodt US LLC (Mallinckrodt). The complaint details the failure by Mallinckrodt to complete...

Maine Department of Education

The Maine Career Pathways program is designed to provide career opportunities in high-demand, high-value occupations for high school students and adult learners.

Maine Government

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