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Maine DOE Update – February 28, 2025

Maine Department of Education · February 28, 2025

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Maine Department of Education Releases Interactive AI Guidance Toolkit for Schools and Educators The Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is excited to announce...

EXCEED GEO ENERGY & Peregrine Turbine Technologies Announce Collaboration to Deploy Breakthrough sCO₂ Geothermal Energy

EIN Presswire · April 10, 2025

EXCEED Geo Energy and Peregrine Turbine Technologies (PTT) are pleased to announce a collaboration to deploy EXCEED’s Infinity-Loop™ geothermal energy system. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EXCEED Energy Inc....

Loss of Federal Funds Leads to Layoffs and Temporary Closure at Maine State Library

State of Maine Agencies · April 10, 2025

MAINE, April 10 - Back to current news. Loss of Federal Funds Leads to Layoffs and Temporary Closure at Maine State Library April 10, 2025 Maine State Library Augusta, Maine - Due to continued challenges in accessing federal funding, the Maine...

Maine Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month in February

Maine Department of Education · February 26, 2025

(Pictured: Students and instructors from the Outdoor Skills and Leadership program at Region 9 School of Applied Technology in Mexico, Maine.) Over the last six years, Career and Technical Education (CTE) enrollment in Maine has increased by more...

Governor Mills Applauds Maine Senate's Unanimous Confirmation of Carl Wilson as Commissioner of the Department of Marine Resources

State of Maine Agencies · April 8, 2025

MAINE, April 8 - Back to current news. April 8, 2025 Governor Janet Mills today swore in Carl Wilson as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), following the Maine Senate's unanimous vote to confirm his nomination. "I thank...

Governor Mills Applauds Maine Senate's Unanimous Confirmation of Carl Wilson as Commissioner of the Department of Marine Resources

State of Maine Office of Governor · April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025 Governor Janet Mills today swore in Carl Wilson as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), following the Maine Senate’s unanimous vote to confirm his nomination. "I thank the Maine Senate for its unanimous...

Confluent Medical Technologies Announces Ultra Polyimide

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · April 7, 2025

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Confluent Medical Technologies (Confluent), a leading medical device and materials science contract manufacturer specializing in polymer and metal components, has announced the launch of Ultra...

Maine Department of Education Releases Interactive AI Guidance Toolkit for Schools and Educators

Maine Department of Education · February 20, 2025

The Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is excited to announce the release of an AI Guidance Toolkit. This dynamic resource goes beyond traditional policies, pairing guidance with learning by offering practical...

Greene Street Weed Dispensary Highlights Maine Cannabis Producers in Portland, ME

EIN Presswire · April 7, 2025

Portland dispensary continues to support regional cannabis brands and in-store access for local consumers. PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greene Street Weed Dispensary Portland remains a consistent destination...

Maine DOE Update – February 14, 2025

Maine Department of Education · February 14, 2025

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Registration Now Open for the MLTI Student Conference in May Registration is now open for the 2025 Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Student Conference in May! The deadline to...

Unitil to Purchase Maine Natural Gas Company from Avangrid

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · April 1, 2025

HAMPTON, N.H., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE: UTL) (unitil.com) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maine Natural Gas Company (“Maine Natural”) from Avangrid Enterprises, Inc.,...

Maine DOE Update – February 7, 2025

Maine Department of Education · February 7, 2025

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Commissioner Makin Kicks Off the 10th Annual Read to ME Challenge at Skillin Elementary School The 10th annual Read to ME Challenge through the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is now...

Three Maine Educators Honored with Excellence in English Language Arts Awards

Maine Department of Education · March 24, 2025

The Maine Council for English Language Arts (MCELA) has announced the recipients of its annual educator awards. Melissa Guerrette, a fifth-grade teacher at Oxford Elementary School, has been awarded the seventh annual Claudette and John Brassil...

Molded Foam Market to Reach $26.3 Billion, Globally, by 2033 at 4.9% CAGR: Allied Market Research

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · March 20, 2025

Wilmington Delaware United States, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Molded Foam Market by Material (Polyurethane (PU) foam, Expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, Expanded polypropylene (EPP) foam,...

ProInfoNet’s Jeff Rogers Named a Tech Top 50 Honoree by Mass Technology Leadership Council

EIN Presswire · March 20, 2025

VP of Operations and Finance recognized as a “Rising Star” for leadership and contributions to technology innovation. BANGOR, ME, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Rogers, VP of Operations and Finance at ProInfoNet, has...

Maine DOE Update – January 24, 2025

Maine Department of Education · January 24, 2025

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates One Week Left to Nominate for Maine County Teacher of the Year! Nominations for County Teacher of the Year close on January 31, 2025. More nominations for teachers in the following counties are...

Athens Community School Dives into Computer Science Through Hands-on Learning

Maine Department of Education · March 20, 2025

Thanks to the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) “Teach with Tech” grant, junior high students at Athens Community School are diving into computer science with hands-on lessons that incorporate Sphero BOLT robots. Last year, Mrs. Luce, the...

Pine Tree Programming Empowers Maine Schools with Fun and Engaging Computer Science Education

Maine Department of Education · March 19, 2025

Pine Tree Programming, a new initiative from the Maine Department of Education’s Office of Teaching and Learning, is expanding access to computer science education across the state. In just six weeks, this dynamic program has introduced more than...

Sheer Persistence and Resolve: the incredible true story of a woman with boundless determination to pursue and succeed in an engineering career in the challenging environment of the 1980s offshore oil and gas industry.

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · March 19, 2025

Charleston, SC, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the early 1980s, careers in the oil and gas industries were primarily male-dominated, and technology was rapidly advancing. Sally Goodson, a young engineering graduate, had the opportunity to...

Governor Mills Announces Actions to Advance Floating Offshore Wind Research Array in Gulf of Maine

State of Maine Office of Governor · March 17, 2025

In letter to fishing industry, Governor Mills affirms Maine’s commitment to the climate, energy and economic benefits of floating offshore wind, proposes moratorium on new wind projects in more heavily fished state waters Governor Janet Mills...