Press Releases
Looking for more press releases? Explore our full press release archive by date to access past announcements, news updates, and media releases published on Maine Culture Beat.

Maine Cancer Foundation Launches New Website to Advance Cancer Awareness, Prevention, Care, and Programming Efforts
The Maine Cancer Blueprint is the Go-To-Source for Cancer Statistics in Maine FALMOUTH, ME, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF) is announcing the launch of its new website,...

MEDIA RELEASE: 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...
30-Day Comment Period for Master Contractual Agreement for Private Schools Offering Special Education Programs
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that requires that state educational agencies (SEAs), including the Maine Department of Education (DOE), and local educational agencies (LEAs), including school administrative...

Attorney General Tong: Department of Education’s Data Collection Proposal is Thinly-Veiled Pretense to Attack Lawful DEI Efforts
Press Releases 10/15/2025 Attorney General Tong: Department of Education’s Data Collection Proposal is Thinly-Veiled Pretense to Attack Lawful DEI Efforts (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys...
Maine Department of Education Expands Access to High-Quality Literacy Professional Development
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...

Attorney General Bonta: U.S. Department of Education’s Burdensome Data Collection Proposal Is Thinly-Veiled Pretense to Attack Lawful DEI Efforts
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in opposing the Trump Administration’s proposal to require colleges and universities to submit data linking race to admissions, financial aid, and...

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...

AMERICAN SWISS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE CLASS OF 2025 INNOVATION FELLOWS
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On October 9, 2025, the American Swiss Foundation launched the inaugural “Innovation Forum: Developing the Workforce of Tomorrow” at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. This...
Maine DOE Update – October 10, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education Data Reporting NEO Dropout Report Due Soon The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Dropout Report is due to be certified by superintendents by Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in NEO. | More News & Updates Maine...

Maine Celebrates National School Lunch Week and Farm to CACFP Week, with Apple Crunch Day Slated for October 15
National School Lunch Week and Farm to CACFP Week will both be celebrated the week of October 13-17, 2025! This year’s National School Lunch Week theme, “Taste the World: Your School Lunch Passport!”, invites students to explore global flavors and...

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Coalition in Defense of First Amendment Protections for Noncitizen Students and Faculty
Attorneys general urge the court to uphold First Amendment free speech protections in opposition to Trump Administration’s unconstitutional ideological deportation policy OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the attorneys...

Maine DOE Learning Through Technology Team to Share Innovative Practices and Strategies at ACTEM Fall Conference
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Learning Through Technology (LTT) team is excited to connect with educators at the ACTEM (Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine) 2025 Fall Conference, taking place October 9-10, 2025, at the...

Explore Innovation in Action: Maine DOE Fall Peer-to-Peer Learning Tour Registration Now Open
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Innovation is pleased to announce that this fall, there will be several opportunities for educators to engage in peer-to-peer learning that highlights innovative educational programming! Are you an...
Informational Session on the Maine School Bus Purchasing Program
The Maine School Bus Purchasing Program provides subsidies to school administrative units (SAUs) to help offset the cost of purchasing new school buses used to transport students to and from school, home, and school-sponsored events. This program...

Maine Listings Reveals New Brand Identity, Strategy to Reinforce Real Estate Data Leadership
Maine Listings unveils a new brand identity with a fresh logo, reflecting its mission to be the nation’s most customer-focused statewide MLS. PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Maine Listings, a leader in real...

Maine Student Leader Nathan Prest Honored with 2025 FosterClub Outstanding Young Leader Award
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is proud to celebrate Nathan Prest, a student leader and advocate, for being named a 2025 FosterClub Outstanding Young Leader. This national recognition honors exceptional youth with lived experience in...

Maine Listings Unveils New Brand Identity and Strategy to Reinforce Real Estate Data Leadership
PORTLAND, Maine, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maine Listings, a leader in real estate data and technology services across New England and one of the nation’s oldest statewide MLS organizations, today is launching a fresh new brand identity...
MEDIA RELEASE: Maine DOE Announces Plans to Strengthen ‘Back-to-Basics’ Reading and Math Skills
New plans to teach essential skills for Maine students will emphasize evidence-based instruction, educator training, and academic partnerships. Augusta, MAINE—At the direction of Governor Janet Mills, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) today...

Road Traffic Management Corporation hands over National Road Safety Debates and Participatory Educational Techniques prizes, 10 Oct
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) will on Friday, 10 October 2025, announce the overall winners of the National Road Safety School Debates and Participatory Education Techniques Competitions. Learners from provincial schools across...

Public Comment Period for Proposed Rule Chapter 115 – The Credentialing of Education Personnel
In response to the 131st and 132nd Maine Legislature, the Maine State Board of Education is engaging in rulemaking to revise Chapter 115: The Credentialing of Education Personnel in alignment with its 2023 report to the Legislature. In that...