Nominations Open for 2026 Maine School Counseling Awards

Maine - The Maine School Counselor Association (MESCA) is now accepting nominations for its 2026 School Counseling Awards, which honor outstanding counselors, colleagues, and leaders who make a difference in Maine schools and communities.

Each year, MESCA recognizes excellence through four distinct awards:

• School Counselor of the Year
• Administrator of the Year
• Emerging School Counselor Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Nominations are open now and must be submitted by November 20, 2025. Please find

Governor Mills Calls on White House to Release Federal Contingency Funds for SNAP

Letter from 21 governors demands immediate release of USDA funding as the Federal shutdown is poised to cease food benefits for 170,000 Maine people on Saturday

Maine - Governor Janet Mills today joined governors from 20 states to call upon President Trump to immediately release contingency funding at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to cover benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which are poised to end Saturday for 170,000 Maine people due to the Federal shutdown.

In a letter to the President, the governors detailed the impact of ending these benefits on

Noble High School Students Dive into Marine Science Through an Extended Learning Opportunity

Maine - Students at Noble High School with an interest in marine biology are getting their feet wet—sometimes literally—through a brand-new Marine Science Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO).

This year-long program combines field experiences, expert guidance, and reflective learning to connect students with the vibrant coastal

New “Learning from Maine” Video Series Showcasing Innovation in Maine Schools to Premiere on Maine Public Television November 6 and 7

Maine - Learning from Maine, a powerful new documentary video series created by Maine Loves Public Schools (MLPS), will air on Maine Public Television on Wednesday, November 6, at 8 p.m. and be rebroadcast on Thursday, November 7, at 2 p.m. It will feature innovative education stories from Limestone, Farmington, Portland, and Bethel.

Launched in September,

Maine DOE to Host Fourth Annual Computer Science Education Showcase During Education Symposium in December

Maine - Join educators and students from across Maine for an afternoon of computer science fun at the Maine Department of Education’s (DOE) fourth annual Computer Science Education Showcase on December 12 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. This event is hosted by the Maine DOE, in partnership with Educate Maine, as part of the 2025 Educate Maine Annual Education Symposium.

The 2025 Computer Science Education

FirstLight and Green 4 Maine Partner to Power a New Era of Green Data Center Technology in Northern Maine

"We're building America's next Innovation Hub in Maine!!" Scott Hinkel, CEO of Green 4 Maine.

LIMESTONE, ME, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FirstLight, a leading provider of digital infrastructure services throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, has partnered with Green 4 Maine to transform Northern Maine into a premier destination for next-generation

Maine Council for English Language Arts Seeks Workshop Proposals for 2026 Statewide Conference

The Maine Council for English Language Arts (MCELA) is inviting literacy educators from across the state to share their expertise, creativity, and impact at the 2026 MCELA Conference, to be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Bangor.

This annual gathering celebrates Maine’s vibrant community of educators who are dedicated to advancing literacy, fostering equity, and empowering student voices. MCELA is seeking original workshop proposals that highlight innovative classroom practices and professional leadership.

Educators are encouraged to submit presentations that demonstrate how they:

• Build community and equity.
• Collaborate across content areas.
• Empower student voice and choice.
• Lead literacy learning in their school or district.

Proposals are now being accepted. Educators can submit their workshop proposals here.

Join MCELA in celebrating and strengthening Maine’s network of literacy leaders—where educators inspire not only their students but one another. For further questions or information, please reach out to MCELA at maine.ela@gmail.com.

Oola Bowls® Portland Opens in Monument Square on November 1 with Free Bowls for First 100 Guests

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Oola Bowls, the better-for-you brand known for its vibrant açaí bowls and upbeat vibe, is opening its newest location in the heart of downtown Portland at One Monument Square on Saturday, November 1.
 
To celebrate this exciting milestone, the first

Professional Learning Series: Developing Individual Language Acquisition Plans (ILAPs) for Multilingual Learners with Collaboration and Instructional Planning in Mind

Maine - Are you new to Individual Language Acquisition Plans (ILAPS) or looking to strengthen your team’s approach? Do you serve a small multilingual learner population and want a practical framework that ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines and promotes student growth? If so, consider attending a two-part virtual series that the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is hosting to offer a clear, collaborative process for developing ILAPS that reflect each student’s language profile, strengths, and instructional needs.

An ILAP is a required, school-based plan for every student identified as a multilingual

Kleinschmidt Associates Honors Kelly Schaeffer for Leadership in Women in Hydropower

Kelly Schaeffer Receiving Award

Kelly’s commitment to empowering women is helping to reshape the hydropower industry workforce.”

— Tim Oakes, Chief Executive Officer at Kleinschmidt

PITTSFIELD, ME, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kleinschmidt Associates is honored to recognize the extraordinary contributions of Kelly Schaeffer, a longtime leader in the

Professional Learning Workshop: Integrating Literacy through Graphic Novels with Marek Bennett

Maine - The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is excited to kick off the return of the Integrating Literacy series with a full-day deep dive into graphic novels as powerful tools for literacy growth.

From fantasy and humor to history and science, graphic novels are among students’ favorite reads. They’re more than entertainment, though; research shows that the format can strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and visual literacy.

Join educator and graphic novel author Marek Bennett for an inspiring, hands-on workshop.

Lewiston Public Schools Strengthens Student Stability through Preventing Student Homelessness Grant

Maine - Lewiston Public Schools is making meaningful strides in supporting students and families through the Preventing Student Homelessness grant, turning critical funding into lasting impact. With innovative districtwide outreach and the creation of a robust Student Resource Center, Lewiston is ensuring that students can focus on learning, growth, and opportunity—not crisis survival.

Meeting Basic Needs through the Student Resource Center

At the heart of this work is Lewiston’s Student Resource Center (SRC), a welcoming space

FAME Offers Free Resources to Help Maine Borrowers Manage Federal Student Loan Repayment

Maine - The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) is offering various resources and opportunities to make federal student loan repayment more manageable and less overwhelming. Maine residents with federal student loans (“borrowers”) are encouraged to take advantage of FAME’s guidance, tools, and personalized support to better understand their options and stay on track with repayment.

• FAME’s Federal Student Loan Help for Maine borrowers webpage provides a clear, step-

RSU 34 Assistant Superintendent Jon Doty Named 2026 Maine Assistant Superintendent of the Year

Pictured: MSSA President Andrew Dolloff (left) and 2025 Maine Assistant Superintendent of the Year Christine Frost-Bertinet (right) present RSU 34 Assistant Superintendent Jon Doty (center) with the MSSA 2026 Maine Assistant Superintendent of the Year Award. (Image courtesy of MSMA.)

The Maine School Superintendents Association (MSSA) has announced that RSU 34 Assistant Superintendent Jon Doty has been named the 2026 Maine Assistant Superintendent of the Year.

Doty is recognized for his statewide leadership in curriculum development, educator workforce innovation, and his deep commitment to student opportunity and success.

With more than 25 years of service in Old Town-based RSU 34, Doty has played an integral

Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry Named 2026 Maine Superintendent of the Year

Pictured: MSSA President Andrew Dolloff (left) and 2025 Maine Superintendent of the Year Howard Tuttle (right) present Gorham Superintendent Heather Perry (center) with the MSSA 2026 Maine Superintendent of the Year Award. (Image courtesy of MSMA.)

The Maine School Superintendents Association (MSSA) has announced that Gorham School Department Superintendent Heather Perry has been named the 2026 Maine Superintendent of the Year.

Perry is recognized for her visionary leadership, her work to expand student aspirations, and

Truliance Expands North American Buy-Side Practice, Appoints Ryan Mitchell to Lead M&A Growth

Truliance Consulting

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Truliance Consulting, a premier advisory firm serving the construction materials and manufacturing industries, announced today a significant expansion of its buy-side M&A representation across precast concrete, ready-mix, aggregates, and related construction materials sectors throughout North America.
The firm, known for its deep operational

Kleinschmidt Associates Announces Executive Appointments to Support Strategic Growth

Kleinschmidt Associates

Kleinschmidt Associates has announced several key executive appointments.

Our success has always been driven by our people—their ingenuity, integrity, and passion for solving complex challenges”

— Tim Oakes, Chief Executive Officer at Kleinschmidt

PITTSFIELD, ME, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kleinschmidt Associates has announced several key executive appointments that strengthen its leadership team and reinforce the firm’s commitment to strategic growth and collaboration across North America.

Kelly Larimer has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Kleinschmidt, and

A Space for Teens, Built by Teens: The Belfast Teen Center

Belfast, Maine - In the middle of downtown Belfast, a new space has opened its doors. It is made for teenagers, by teenagers and is aptly named the Belfast Teen Center. In a time when it has become increasingly difficult for young people to find a safe, welcoming place to hang out, this is a rare and vital resource: a community hub where teens can gather after school.

The idea grew from conversations at

Maine Cancer Foundation Launches New Website to Advance Cancer Awareness, Prevention, Care, and Programming Efforts

Maine Cancer Foundation logo

Human Services Research Institute logo

The Maine Cancer Blueprint is the Go-To-Source for Cancer Statistics in Maine

Thanks to the commitment of our dedicated partners with proven expertise and timely data, we can target real challenges and deliver meaningful interventions for Maine residents.”

— Ray Ruby, MCF Executive Director

FALMOUTH, ME, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF) is announcing the launch of its new website, www.mainecancerblueprint.org, a centralized hub designed to showcase health statistics of Mainers diagnosed with cancer and bring together health care providers, researchers, and community organizations to increase awareness, expand access to care, and drive action on cancer-related issues.

The Maine Cancer Blueprint is a statewide initiative featuring interactive dashboards with

Truliance Consulting Advises Commercial Metals Company on Dual Acquisition of Foley Products and Concrete Pipe & Precast

PORTLAND , ME, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Truliance Consulting, LLC, a boutique advisory firm specializing in precast concrete, concrete products, and construction materials, is proud to announce its continued partnership with Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC), serving as operational advisor during the due diligence process for CMC’s recently

RSU 16 Choral Music Teacher Julia Edwards Named 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year

2026 Maine Teacher of the Year Julia Edwards is a choral music teacher at Bruce Whittier Middle School and Poland Regional High School.

Poland, MAINE—The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Educate Maine are excited to announce Bruce Whittier Middle School/Poland Regional High School choral music teacher Julia Edwards as the 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year. On Thursday, October 16, 2025, Edwards celebrated this award with fellow RSU 16 educators and students during a surprise ceremony in the Poland Regional High School gymnasium.

“Congratulations to Julia Edwards on earning this well-deserved recognition as 2026 Maine

Maine DOE and Maine Community College System Host Statewide Virtual Showing of Counted Out Film Highlighting Math Literacy and Opportunity

Maine - The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Community College System (MCCS) are inviting educators, families, and community members to a free statewide virtual showing of the film Counted Out on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7 p.m.

This live virtual event, made possible through the partnership of the Maine DOE and MCCS, is part of a shared commitment to promoting numeracy and equitable, rigorous math pathways across public education in Maine.

Counted Out argues that numeracy and math literacy—the ability to speak the language of

Justice Technology Association Spotlights BoardWise as a Leader in Tech-Powered Professional License Defense

JTA’s mission aligns perfectly with our belief that technology should protect people, not intimidate them.”

— Matthew J. Bady, RN

PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Justice Technology Association (JTA) has featured BoardWise in its national Member Spotlight, recognizing the Maine-based technology startup for transforming access to administrative justice through technology-powered support for licensed professionals facing disciplinary or regulatory action.

Founded by Matthew J. Bady, RN, BoardWise

Green 4 Maine Campus and Innovation Hub at Loring Welcomes LiquidCool Solutions - Launches Maine's First AI Data Center

"Green 4 Maine is committed to revitalizing Northern Maine through visionary energy and economic development initiatives with strategic partners like Liquid Cool Solutions:"

This is more than a data center - this is a blueprint for the future of clean tech infrastructure.”

— Herb Zien, vice Chair of Liquid Cool Solutions

LIMESTONE, ME, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Loring LCDC, LLC (Loring LiquidCool Data Center) (LCDC) and Green 4 Maine, LLC, a clean energy and regional redevelopment firm, are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership and launch of Maine’s first AI data center on the Green 4 Maine Campus and Innovation Hub at Loring at the historic Loring Air Force Base in Aroostook County, Maine. The Loring AI Data Center will be designed around IT hardware furnished by LiquidCool Solutions (LCS), a leading innovator in high-efficiency data infrastructure and its patented immersion cooling technology,

LCDC has entered into a long-term lease for 115,000 square feet of space, marking a

Maine Department of Education Expands Access to High-Quality Literacy Professional Development

Maine - As part of Governor Janet Mills’ recently launched Maine State Reading Action Plan, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) is excited to announce an opportunity for Maine educators to access evidence-based literacy professional learning modules at a reduced cost.

In the summer of 2024, the Maine DOE provided free access to AIM Institute for Learning & Research’s Steps to Literacy modules. Nearly 650 educators completed more than 20,000

Gould Academy Engineering Club Selected to Compete in NASA Competition

Gould's Engineering Team: Mr. Ayotte, Sean, Mateo, Vanya, Zoe, Alexsandra, Maeve, Maria, Ezra.

Gould's IDEAS Center Director, Mr. William Ayotte, works with the Gould Engineering Team in preparation for NASA Competition.

Gould's student-led Engineering Club has been selected to compete in the 2025 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge — an engineering & robotics competition.

BETHEL, ME, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gould Academy is proud to announce that its Engineering Club has been selected to compete in the 2025 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) — a prestigious international engineering and robotics competition hosted by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

This achievement places Gould among a select

Hyde School Hosts 12th Annual Maine Youth Leadership Day

Hyde School Hosts 12th Annual Maine Youth Leadership Day

Over 1,200 Young Leaders to Gather in Bath for a Day of Inspiration and Empowerment

BATH, ME, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Over 1,200 Young Leaders to Gather in Bath for a Day of Inspiration and Empowerment

Hyde School is proud to announce the 12th Annual Maine Youth Leadership Day, a flagship event that brings together more than 1,200 student leaders from grades 5 through 12 across the great state of Maine. This annual event provides students with the tools and