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Maine and Aomori, Japan Celebrate More Than 30 Years of Friendship through Student Art Exchange

Maine and Aomori, Japan Celebrate More Than 30 Years of Friendship through Student Art Exchange

Maine students and students from Aomori, Japan, are once again connecting across cultures through art in the 2025 Hashi-Maine exhibition, hosted by MSAD 51 at the Greely Center for the Arts this fall. Now in its fifth year, Hashi-Maine—meaning...

Owner:  American Government
CANCELLED - Maine State Harness Racing Commission Meeting

CANCELLED - Maine State Harness Racing Commission Meeting

MAINE, October 21 - Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Back to full Meeting Calendar Date: October 21, 2025 Start Time: 9:00 AM Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams Meeting...

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
Maine DOE Learning Through Technology Team to Share Innovative Practices and Strategies at ACTEM Fall Conference

Maine DOE Learning Through Technology Team to Share Innovative Practices and Strategies at ACTEM Fall Conference

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Learning Through Technology (LTT) team is excited to connect with educators at the ACTEM (Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine) 2025 Fall Conference, taking place October 9-10, 2025, at the...

Owner:  American Government
MEDIA RELEASE: Maine DOE Announces Plans to Strengthen ‘Back-to-Basics’ Reading and Math Skills

MEDIA RELEASE: Maine DOE Announces Plans to Strengthen ‘Back-to-Basics’ Reading and Math Skills

New plans to teach essential skills for Maine students will emphasize evidence-based instruction, educator training, and academic partnerships. Augusta, MAINE—At the direction of Governor Janet Mills, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) today...

Owner:  American Government
Maine Schools Strengthen Global Connections in the Fall of 2025

Maine Schools Strengthen Global Connections in the Fall of 2025

As a new season of learning unfolds, Maine classrooms are building on the strength of global connections. Through community celebrations, exchanges, and new language resources, students and educators are experiencing how language and culture are...

Owner:  American Government
Maine DACF Opens Applications for $3.5 Million in PFAS Research Grants

Maine DACF Opens Applications for $3.5 Million in PFAS Research Grants

MAINE, October 1 - Back to current news. October 1, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced today that the Fund to Address PFAS...

Owner:  American Government
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Portland Jetport tightens parking enforcement after increase in unattended vehicles

Portland Jetport tightens parking enforcement after increase in unattended vehicles

PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland International Jetport is stepping up parking enforcement as more drivers are leaving cars unattended. Assistant Airport Director Zachary Sundquist said that while drivers may be frustrated with the increased...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Maine food pantries brace for increased demand as SNAP benefits face November cutoff

Maine food pantries brace for increased demand as SNAP benefits face November cutoff

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- As the government shutdown drags on, there will be impacts to SNAP benefits here in Maine. The USDA put the country on notice this week that they will run out of money for benefits by November, which is now putting food...

Owner:  Smith Family
Maine’s Own Cooper Flagg Holds His Own in NBA Debut

Maine’s Own Cooper Flagg Holds His Own in NBA Debut

It may not have been the result anyone was looking for, but it was still a sight to see. The “Maine Event” is officially underway. Newport native and basketball phenom Cooper Flagg made his NBA debut with the Dallas Mavericks last night as his...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
Maine DEA makes arrest in New Gloucester, two more arrests in Lewiston

Maine DEA makes arrest in New Gloucester, two more arrests in Lewiston

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says it arrested three people on drug charges across two communities on Wednesday.After a monthlong investigation, Maine DEA agents executed a search warrant at 1351 Lewiston Road in New Gloucester at about 7 a.m....

Owner:  Hearst Family
Maine Police Charge South Portland Man w/ Possessing Stolen Guns

Maine Police Charge South Portland Man w/ Possessing Stolen Guns

A South Portland man was taken into custody Friday night after a routine traffic stop in Portland led to the discovery of two stolen handguns, according to Maine State Police. According to Maine Department of Public Safety press release, the...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
Maine High School Boy’s Soccer Playoff Schedule and Scores

Maine High School Boy’s Soccer Playoff Schedule and Scores

With the final games of the 2025 season being played on October 22nd, the High School Playoffs are set. Here's the playoff schedule. Best of luck to all! The Regional Prelims are scheduled to be played on October 24th for the 8-Player and October...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
Severe drought rapidly expands into Northern Maine

Severe drought rapidly expands into Northern Maine

The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor, released on Oct. 23, shows a rapid expansion of severe drought across much of Maine, now including northern areas of the state. Last week, severe drought covered 73% of the state; this week, 93% of...

Owner:  Hearst Family
One Person Died after Fire Destroyed Family Home in Maine

One Person Died after Fire Destroyed Family Home in Maine

One person died early Wednesday morning after a fire destroyed a residence at 70 Pleasant Drive in Benton. Family Home Completely Involved When Fire Crews Arrived Firefighters responded to the blaze around 2:07 am and found the single-family home...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
Lewiston City Council updates language in syringe ordinance

Lewiston City Council updates language in syringe ordinance

LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- The Lewiston City Council voted on Tuesday to remove all one-to-one language in the city’s syringe ordinance. Under the revised ordinance, individuals can receive up to 100 clean syringes for each dirty one turned in,...

Owner:  Smith Family
The Dimming of Maine’s Brightest Season

The Dimming of Maine’s Brightest Season

It’s October 8, and I’m running through Winslow, Maine retracing a route I saved last fall because of how beautiful the views of vibrant foliage were. It’s 80 degrees Fahrenheit, my weather app tells me. There’s no shade on this route, and, as my...

Owner:  Colby College
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