Maine Press Releases

Book Release: What Helps When Children and Families Struggle

What Helps When Children and Families Struggle, based in attachment theory, offers practical strategies for managing typical and challenging family dynamics. PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- John Stewart, Ph.D., …

MERIT Enforcement: What Maine Businesses Need to Know

MERIT enforcement: What will enforcement compliance look like for Maine businesses? Below find information regarding the enforcement process for the Maine Retirement Investment Trust (MERIT). Who will enforcement affect? Maine businesses that have not met …

Sen. Lawrence scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Lawrence is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect score …

Sen. Duson scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

AUGUSTA — Sen. Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Duson is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect score …

Sen. Carney scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

AUGUSTA — Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Carney is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect …

Sen. Reny scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Reny is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect score …

Sen. Rafferty scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Rafferty is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect …

Sen. Baldacci scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Baldacci is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect score …

Teach Maine Center to Host Maine Educators Summer Camp for Integrating the Arts

The Teach Maine Center is hosting the first annual Maine Educators Summer Camp for Integrating the Arts on Tuesday, August 18, through Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Camp Encore/Coda in the town of Sweden. This two-day visual and performance arts summer …

New Patrol Vessel Supports Safer, More Effective Offshore Enforcement

SURRY, Maine - The Maine Marine Patrol has launched the newest and largest patrol vessel in its fleet, the 57-foot P/V Allegiance, which will support safer and more effective offshore patrols. It was officially put into service on Thursday, June 11 during …

Sen. Lawrence scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Lawrence is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect score …

Invasive Plant Workshop - Patten

Bureau / Program: Maine Natural Areas Program, Maine Forest Service Date: June 25, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Patten Lumbermen's Museum, 61 Shin Pond Rd, Patten Event Type: Workshop/Training If you are a forester, landowner, outdoor …

Animal Welfare Advisory Council Subcommittee Meeting : Dog Licensing/Animal Control

Division / Program: Animal Welfare Advisory Council Date: July 8, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Microsoft Teams Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing Please note, per the AWAC Remote meeting policy: To participate in public comment, each person must …

June 2026

Public Webinar: Front of the Meter Distributed Energy Resources Program Design The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is responsible for designing a program or programs to encourage the development of front of the meter (FTM) distributed energy …

Maine Data Center Advisory Council Survey

Maine Judicial Branch Scheduled to Break Ground on New Hancock Judicial Center in July

Date: 6/23/2026 AUGUSTA, MAINE. The Maine Judicial Branch will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Hancock Judicial Center (HJC) on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at noon. Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill will host …

Governor Mills Directs Flags Lowered Statewide on Wednesday in Honor of Fallen Firefighter Wayne Woodbury

June 23, 2026 Funeral services for Woodbury will be held on Wednesday afternoon in Belfast Governor Janet Mills has directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered statewide from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in honor …

Governor Mills Directs Flags Lowered Statewide on Wednesday in Honor of Fallen Firefighter Wayne Woodbury

June 23, 2026 Funeral services for Woodbury will be held on Wednesday afternoon in Belfast Governor Janet Mills has directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered statewide from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in honor …

Lobster Management Area (LMA) 1 Lobster Conservation Management Team (LCMT) Meeting

Time: 4:00 p.m. The Maine Department of Marine Resources will be holding a meeting of the Maine members of the Lobster Management Area (LMA) 1 Lobster Conservation Management Team (LCMT).  The purpose of this meeting is for Atlantic States Marine Fisheries …

Author Riley Hunt Shares Practical Emotional Growth Tools in 'Stop Being Emotionally Reactive Workbook Series'

SCARBOROUGH, ME, UNITED STATES, June 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Riley Hunt is helping readers better understand their emotional reactions through her recently released workbook, Stop Being Emotionally Reactive: Understand Your Triggers …