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Maine State Harness Racing Commission Meeting & Public Hearing for Reopening 2025 Race Dates
MAINE, September 23 - Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Back to full Meeting Calendar Date: September 23, 2025 Start Time: 9:00 AM Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine Meeting...
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Registration Open for 15th Annual Maine PBIS Conference
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) State Team are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 15th Annual Maine PBIS Conference, which will take place on...
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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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Governor Mills Discusses Economic Issues and Opportunities with Katahdin Region Leadership
In Old Town, Governor also visits Old Town Canoe and Global Shipping Solutions East Millinocket, MAINE -- Governor Mills today met with community leaders from Medway, Millinocket, and East Millinocket to discuss economic development, challenges,...
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Maine Celebrates a Century of Tradition at The Big E
MAINE, September 10 - Back to current news. Maine Celebrates a Century of Tradition at The Big E September 10, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA, Maine -Maine will again be open for business on the Avenue of States...
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Maine Celebrates a Century of Tradition at The Big E
MAINE, September 10 - Back to current news. Maine Celebrates a Century of Tradition at The Big E September 10, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA, Maine -Maine will again be open for business on the Avenue of States...
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Maine DOE Update – September 5, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year State Finalists Announced Augusta, MAINE—Four Maine educators representing counties from the coast to the highlands are state finalists for 2026 Maine Teacher of...
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Free Day at Maine State Parks for Library Card Holders on September 20
MAINE, September 8 - Back to current news. September 8, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta, Maine - September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and thanks to a proclamation by Governor Janet Mills, it is also...
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Free Day at Maine State Parks for Library Card Holders on September 20
MAINE, September 8 - Back to current news. September 8, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta, Maine - September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and thanks to a proclamation by Governor Janet Mills, it is also...
Owner: American Government
Governor Mills Urges Congress to Extend Critical Tax Credits Maine People Need to Afford Health Insurance
Potential end of Federal tax credits is already driving up health insurance premiums in Maine, according to Maine Bureau of Insurance; Governor warns that failing to extend tax credits this month would put health coverage out of reach for...
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Maine DOE Update – August 29, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates 2025-2026 Maine DOE Back-to-School Backpack Resource Available Online The Maine Department of Education (DOE) would like to wish all students, educators, administrators, and school staff a...
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Urgent Call to Action: Help Stop the Spread of Japanese Stiltgrass in Maine
MAINE, September 2 - Back to current news. Urgent Call to Action: Help Stop the Spread of Japanese Stiltgrass in Maine August 28, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA, Maine - The Maine Department of Agriculture,...
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Urgent Call to Action: Help Stop the Spread of Japanese Stiltgrass in Maine
MAINE, September 2 - Back to current news. Urgent Call to Action: Help Stop the Spread of Japanese Stiltgrass in Maine August 28, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA, Maine - The Maine Department of Agriculture,...
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MEDIA RELEASE: 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year State Finalists Announced
Congratulations to Julia Edwards from Androscoggin County, Bridget Wright from Lincoln County, Benjamin Johnson from Penobscot County, and Dawn Lee from Sagadahoc County. Augusta, MAINE—Four Maine educators representing counties from the coast to...
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Maine DOE Update – August 22, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Reflecting on the 2025 Maine DOE Annual Summit: A Resounding Success The 2025 Maine Department of Education Annual Summit—themed “Measure What Matters: The Expanding View of Educational...
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Maine DOE to Host Retro Report Professional Development Day for History and Civics Educators
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is partnering with Retro Report to host a unique day of professional development for educators on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Augusta. This event will showcase a new resource...
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Maine and Massachusetts Agriculture Commissioners Build Cross-Border Ties in Prince Edward Island
MAINE, August 19 - Back to current news. Maine and Massachusetts Agriculture Commissioners Build Cross-Border Ties in Prince Edward Island August 19, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA, MAINE - Maine Department of...
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Maine and Massachusetts Agriculture Commissioners Build Cross-Border Ties in Prince Edward Island
MAINE, August 19 - Back to current news. Maine and Massachusetts Agriculture Commissioners Build Cross-Border Ties in Prince Edward Island August 19, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA, MAINE - Maine Department of...
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Beyond the Cohort: Supporting Maine High Schools in Building a Culture of Constructive Dialogue
The Can We? Project, based at Waynflete School, has announced Beyond the Cohort—a yearlong professional learning initiative designed for Maine high schools interested in embedding constructive dialogue as a core part of school culture. Since 2018,...
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