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Maine DOE Update – August 8, 2025
Maine Department of Education
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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
Maine Department of Education
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August 7, 2025
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...
Oola Bowls® Brings 'Happiness in a Bowl' to Maine with Grand Opening Celebration in Westbrook
EIN Presswire
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August 7, 2025
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...
Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Unlawful Attacks on Medically Necessary Health Care for Transgender Youth
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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August 6, 2025
Press Releases 08/05/2025 Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Unlawful Attacks on Medically Necessary Health Care for Transgender Youth (Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong today joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump...
Aeroflow Health Celebrates Maine’s Tax Exemption Law on Home Medical Equipment for Its Impact on New Mothers
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 5, 2025
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...
Governor Mills Announces Four Maine Healthcare Superheroes to Attend Super Bowl LV Thanks to Generosity of New England Patriots’ Kraft Family
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
Governor Janet Mills announced today that, as a result of the generosity of the Kraft family, Maine will send four health care superheroes to Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida as part of an all-expenses paid trip that includes roundtrip travel on...
Governor Mills & Treasurer Perry Announce Fitch Upgrades Maine's Credit Rating; State Ends FY2025 With Record $1B Rainy Day Fund
State of Maine Office of Governor
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August 1, 2025
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...
Maine DOE Update – July 25, 2025
Maine Department of Education
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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...
Lynch Carpenter Investigates Tens of Thousands of Claims in Wood River Health Data Breach
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 30, 2025
PITTSBURGH, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wood River Health (“WRH”) recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which impacted the personal information of tens of thousands of individuals.1 The information potentially impacted in the data...
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues Trump Administration for Blocking Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning from Receiving Medicaid Funding
Maine Government
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July 29, 2025
MAINE, July 29 - Back to current news. Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues Trump Administration for Blocking Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning from Receiving Medicaid Funding July 29, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues Trump Administration for Blocking Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning from Receiving Medicaid Funding
State of Maine Agencies
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July 29, 2025
MAINE, July 29 - Back to current news. Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues Trump Administration for Blocking Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning from Receiving Medicaid Funding July 29, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...
Fighting to Stop Congress’ and Trump Administration’s Illegal Crusade Against Essential Reproductive Healthcare: Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit over “Defund Provision”
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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July 29, 2025
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today sued the Trump Administration over the sweeping budget reconciliation law (“Big Beautiful Bill”), specifically the “Defund Provision,” signed by President Donald Trump this month. This...
Oola Bowls® Expands to Maine with New Westbrook Store Opening Early August
EIN Presswire
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July 28, 2025
WESTBROOK, ME, UNITED STATES, July 28, 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 thrilled to announce the debut of its...
Maine DOE Update – July 18, 2025
Maine Department of Education
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July 18, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Help Spread the Word to Maine Families: Upcoming EBT Vendor Change and Resulting EBT Outage On July 27, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office for Family Independence...
Marshwood Middle School Students Lead the Way at Wellness Summit
Maine Department of Education
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July 25, 2025
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, Marshwood Middle School came alive with energy, excitement, and purpose, as students and staff participated in the school’s first annual Wellness Summit, a full-day celebration of mental, emotional, and physical...
Mills Administration, AARP Maine Announce Age-Friendly State Plan
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
Strategy will guide state’s work to ensure older Mainers thrive in their communities The Mills Administration announced today Maine’s final Age-Friendly State Plan, the culmination of more than a year of collaboration with AARP and more than 50...
Governor Mills Applauds Biden Administration Decision to Open Special Enrollment Period During Pandemic; Encourages Maine People to Explore Health Care Coverage Options
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
January 28, 2021 Governor Janet Mills today applauded President Biden’s decision to open HealthCare.gov for a “Special Enrollment Period,” from February 15, 2021 – May 15, 2021: “Health care saves lives. It keeps people working, enjoying life, and...
National Youth Physical Fitness Campaign Launches in Maine
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
DON’T QUIT!® Campaign Will Deliver $100,000 Fitness Centers to Three Maine Schools Augusta, MAINE — Governor Janet Mills and the Maine Department of Education announced today that the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC) has...
Mills Administration Creates Free Fishing License Week, Encourages Maine People to Enjoy the Outdoors
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
Governor Janet Mills has signed an Executive Order to create a “Free Fishing License Week” from Saturday, February 13 – Sunday February 21 when people who register may fish for free without a license on Maine’s waterways. Since the pandemic began,...
Governor Mills Establishes Task Force to Develop Forest Carbon Program for Maine Woodland Owners
State of Maine Office of Governor
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July 24, 2025
Task force will consider forest carbon storage incentives for small-to-medium size woodland owners to help protect their property while fighting climate change As part of Maine’s ambitious effort to fight climate change by reducing harmful...