Maine DOE, Educate Maine Announce Semifinalists for 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year

Eight of the 16 total 2026 Maine County Teachers of the Year remain in the running for 2027 Maine State Teacher of the Year.

AUGUSTA, Maine—Eight exceptional educators from across the state are semifinalists for 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year. On Thursday, July 23, 2026, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Educate Maine officially announced these semifinalists, who will

MaineDOT to Replace Bailey Flat Bridge

Drivers should plan for a detour and delays.

MONMOUTH–July 24,2026—On July 27, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will close Cobbossee Road in Monmouth for 30 days to replace the Bailey Flat bridge culvert.

Drivers and pedestrians should follow the detour map and detour signs while on site. 

Motorists should expect delays and use caution when traveling through the detour zone.

Work is expected to be completed by Fall 2026.

The contractor for this project is Pratt & Sons, Inc. of Mechanic Falls, Maine. 

The contract amount is $976,475.02.

DMR Commissioner Carl Wilson Joins Industry Members and, Friends and Family During Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day

BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine - Yesterday, DMR Commissioner Carl Wilson joined dozens of fishing industry members, their families and friends in Boothbay Harbor to commemorate fishermen who lost their lives at sea, as recognized by a new law that establishes July 21, 2025 as Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day. The event, coordinated by Green and White Hope, Inc Founder Liz Michaud, was held at the

New Ventures Maine Announces Free Summer Workshops and Classes

Augusta, Maine—July 21, 2026—New Ventures Maine has announced free online workshops and classes throughout the remainder of the summer. Classes are designed to help people in Maine start a business, build their career, and manage their money. The full class schedule is accessible online at newventuresmaine.org/classes.

Upcoming classes include NVME’s comprehensive business planning class.

Venturing Forth: Business Planning for Entrepreneurs will meet Tuesdays from

MaineHealth, University of New England College of Dental Medicine Expand Innovative Dental Program for Patients with Autism

Lindsay Payeur, Behavior Analyst with the GLCOE, laughs with Norman Gideon during a recent visit to the dental space. UNE CDM students Allison Loach and Madeline Larrimore observe the interaction following another successful collaboration among patients, staff and students in the expanded dental sensitization program.

Photo by: Valerie Compagna/MaineHealth

PORTLAND, Maine — The MaineHealth Glickman Lauder Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders (GLCOE) today (July 13th) announced the implementation of Bright Smiles and Healthy Futures, an innovative oral care desensitization program that improves

Avangrid Foundation and Northeastern University’s Roux Institute Launch 2026 Intrapreneurship for Nonprofits Program

The Avangrid Foundation’s $125,000 grant supports nonprofit leaders developing innovative, mission-driven revenue opportunities

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today joined Northeastern University's Roux

BCOPE: Building Community and Supporting Students Through Alternative Education

BCOPE students and staff gather for a group photo.

Belfast, Maine - For more than three decades, the Belfast Community Outreach Program in Education (BCOPE), part of RSU 71, serving Belfast, Belmont, Morrill, Searsmont, and Swanville, has helped students reconnect with learning through strong relationships, flexibility, and community-based support.

Founded in 1990 through a grant, BCOPE began as a small pilot program serving 10

This Weekend: North Atlantic Blues Festival Takes Center Stage in Rockland, July 11th & July 12th

Rockland, Maine - This weekend, the North Atlantic Blues Festival takes center stage from July 11th through July 12th, 2026 on the waterfront in Rockland, Maine.

From the Blues Festivals site: The North Atlantic Blues Festival:

Blues Festival is an annual two-day blues music