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Join Wreaths Across America’s Annual Giving in July Celebration!
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 2, 2025
Columbia Falls, Maine, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces the kickoff of its annual Giving in July campaign! For WAA, this annual celebration is dedicated to local groups and...
On World No Tobacco Day, Groups Highlights Tobacco Cessation Success in Maine – and a Path Forward Nationwide
Business Wire
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May 30, 2025
In recognition of World No Tobacco Day, Groups is spotlighting its pioneering efforts to reduce tobacco use among its members. What began as a pilot in Maine has evolved into a powerful complement to opioid addiction recovery, with early results...
Maine DOE Update – May 30, 2025
Maine Department of Education
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May 30, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Language, Culture, and Connection: Maine DOE Launches Global Partners Network Webpage The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is proud to announce the launch of its new Global Partners Network...
Veteran Resources: Events of the week June 2, 2025
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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June 2, 2025
The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering. We’ve curated an assortment of events that aim to assist,...
Civitas Networks for Health Opens Registration for 2025 Annual Conference
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 2, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine and SAN DIEGO, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Civitas Networks for Health (Civitas) today announced that the agenda and registration are live for its 2025 Annual Conference, taking place September 28–30 in Anaheim, California....
Language, Culture, and Connection: Maine DOE Launches Global Partners Network Webpage
Maine Department of Education
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May 28, 2025
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is proud to announce the launch of its new Global Partners Network webpage, a central hub highlighting Maine’s six active international agreements with China, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, and Taiwan....
Power Up Your Summer Learning Programs! May Flyer for Maine Surplus Property
Maine Department of Education
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May 28, 2025
Is your school in need of laptops, desktop computers, multi-device charging stations, monitors, or standard and multifunction printers/copiers/scanners? What about unused ink toner cartridges (HP and other brands), projectors with carrying cases...
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Effort to Protect Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care Providers from Dangerous Certification Requirements
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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May 27, 2025
Attorneys general call on AMA to ensure reproductive health care and gender-affirming care providers can get board-certified without unnecessary risk OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced co-leading a coalition of 20...
Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Effort to Protect Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care Providers from Dangerous Certification Requirements
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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May 27, 2025
Press Releases 05/27/2025 Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Effort to Protect Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care Providers from Dangerous Certification Requirements Attorneys General Call on AMA to Ensure Reproductive Health Care and...
Attorney General James Leads Multistate Effort to Protect Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care Providers from Dangerous Certification Requirements
New York Attorney General
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May 27, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 19 other attorneys general in urging the American Medical Association (AMA) to take stronger action to protect health care providers from potentially dangerous medical...
Yarmouth and Brunswick High School Interns Join Maine DOE, Launch Extended Learning Opportunities “Storybook Project”
Maine Department of Education
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May 23, 2025
For the first time, the Maine Department of Education Extended Learning Opportunities team is hosting two students to participate in its own extended learning opportunity (ELO). These interns are funded through the Maine Career Exploration...
Maine DOE Update – May 23, 2025
Maine Department of Education
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May 23, 2025
From the Maine Department of Education Reporting Items Due Dates and Procedures for Quarter 4 End-of-Year Reports Four end-of-year reports require certification in June and July. These reports aggregate data from the entire school year’s reporting...
Hundreds of Maine Students, Educators Attend MLTI Conference to Explore AI, Technology
Maine Department of Education
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May 23, 2025
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is celebrating a successful 2025 Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Student Conference, which culminated Thursday afternoon at the University of Maine at Orono. Themed #LetsDiriGo, the conference...
Maine Curriculum Leaders Association Names Shanna Crofton 2025 Curriculum Leader of The Year
Maine Department of Education
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May 23, 2025
The Maine Curriculum Leaders Association (MCLA) is proud to announce that Shanna Crofton, Director of Teaching and Learning for the Yarmouth School Department, has been named the 2025 Curriculum Leader of the Year. Shanna is a visionary,...
Maine Curriculum Leaders Association Names Julie Riordan as 2025 Instructional Coach of the Year
Maine Department of Education
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May 23, 2025
The Maine Curriculum Leaders Association (MCLA) has announced that Julie Riordan is the 2025 Instructional Coach of the Year. Instructional coaches are instrumental in elevating teaching and learning across our state, and Riordan exemplifies the...
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Wins Court Order Stopping Dismantling of Department of Education
State of Maine Agencies
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May 22, 2025
MAINE, May 22 - Back to current news. May 22, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danna Hayes Danna.hayes@maine.gov Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Wins Court Order Stopping Dismantling of Department of Education AUGUSTA –...
Washington State Wins Court Order Stopping Dismantling of Department of Education
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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May 22, 2025
SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 20 other state attorneys general today won a court order stopping the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education. On March 13, the coalition of attorneys...
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Wins Court Order Stopping Dismantling of Department of Education
Oregon Department of Justice
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May 22, 2025
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today won a court order » stopping the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education (ED). On March 13, Attorney General Rayfield joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing...
Attorney General James Wins Court Order Stopping Dismantling of Department of Education
New York Attorney General
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May 22, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today won a court order stopping the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education (ED). On March 13, Attorney General James led a coalition of 20 other attorneys...
Attorney General Tong Wins Court Order Stopping Dismantling of Department of Education
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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May 22, 2025
Press Releases 05/22/2025 Attorney General Tong Wins Court Order Stopping Dismantling of Department of Education (Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong today won a court order stopping the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the...