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U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led Committee Democrats in sending a letter calling on Chairman Rand Paul to convene an oversight hearing on the...

Maine Department of Transport

MaineDOT Releases Blue Hill Documentary Highlighting Cultural Heritage and Community History AUGUSTA – July 28, 2026 – The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) has released a documentary “Connecting Blue Hill Through History: The Stevens...

Maine Department of Education

Educators, school leaders, and education partners from across Maine gathered at Thomas College in Waterville on July 29 for the 2026 Maine Department of Education (DOE) Annual Summit, kicking off the three-day ElevatED professional learning...

Maine Department of Education

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine DOE Annual Summit Brings Maine Educators Together for a Day of Learning, Collaboration, and Inspiration Educators, school leaders, and education partners from across Maine gathered at...

Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Jul 31, 2026 The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is investing $190 million in the first year of Maine’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The five-year federal grant program is designed to improve health outcomes,...

Maine Department of Education

St. George Municipal School Unit (MSU) has been recognized as a national leader in education innovation after being named a top 10 finalist in the annual global recognition program, ASU+GSV Summit Education Innovation Showcase.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Wilton Manors, FLORIDA, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than three-quarters (76%) of LGBTQ+ people have avoided, would avoid, or have previously considered avoiding certain areas because of fears of discrimination, according to research...

Maine Department of Education

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a component of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is offering a free, in-person workshop in South Portland, Maine, on August 19 from 8 a.m. to noon.

Maine Department of Education

Kathy Theriault (left), a high school math teacher at Wisdom Middle and High School, part of MSAD #33, and 2026 Aroostook County Teacher of the Year, and Marcy Soucy (right), a fourth- and fifth-grade teacher at Fairmount School in Bangor and the...

MaineHousing

AUGUSTA, Maine — MaineHousing is pleased to announce it has awarded more than $2 million to seven Maine school districts through the Student Homelessness Prevention Program, supporting local efforts expected to serve nearly 1,300 students and...

The Finance Authority of Maine

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Best Companies Group and BridgeTower Media have recognized the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine.

EIN Presswire

2026 National Charter School Law Scorecard grades charter school laws, identifying where lawmakers expanded educational opportunity—and where barriers remain.

Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting transgender students in their lawsuit challenging Idaho’s law prohibiting transgender students from using...

Maine Department of Education

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Cultivating Belonging: 2026 Maine DOE Annual Summit to Highlight a New Chapter for Maine’s BIPOC Educator Network When educators experience belonging, they are better equipped to create...

Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice

Files amicus brief in support of New York’s Green Light Law OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in defense of New York’s Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act, or “Green...

Maine Department of Education

A redesigned homepage, a rebuilt course catalog, simpler navigation, and a new support center.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce that as part of its yearlong mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom, its...

Maine Department of Education

During the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature, LD 2105, An Act to Update Maine’s Mandated Reporting Laws, was passed.

Maine Department of Education

Kathy Theriault (left), a high school math teacher at Wisdom Middle and High School, part of MSAD #33, and 2026 Aroostook County Teacher of the Year, and Marcy Soucy (right), a fourth- and fifth-grade teacher at Fairmount School in Bangor and the...

EIN Presswire

The regional home improvement contractor is encouraging early roof and exterior evaluations before colder, wetter weather arrives.