RCN America - Maine

22/12/2025

Maine DOE Launches Second Year of Pine Tree Programming, Expanding Hands-On Computer Science Opportunities for Students Across Maine

“Pine Tree Programming is all about making computer science fun and approachable,” Allison Braley, Maine DOE Computer Science Specialist, said. “By giving students the chance to learn through doing, we’re helping them to develop the confidence and skills they’ll carry into high school, car...

21/12/2025

Two-Part Professional Learning Series: Designing High-Quality ILAP Language Goals for Multilingual Learners

These sessions are intended for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers, directors/coordinators of multilingual programs, and general education teachers who support multilingual learners. Each session includes one hour of structured learning, followed by 30 minutes of guided workshop...

21/12/2025

Grant Funds Available to Rural SAUs through 2026 Aspirations Incubator Requests for Proposals; Submissions Due January 12

20/12/2025

MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION PROJECTS TO ADVANCE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN NORTHERN MAINE

Hallowell, Maine-The Maine Public Utilities Commission (Commission) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) in Docket No. 2025-00361 today seeking proposals for renewable energy generation and associated transmission projects pursuant to the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program.

20/12/2025

Court Blocks HUD Changes That Would Have Left Thousands Without Housing

Augusta, MAINE – A federal judge today ordered the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to preliminarily halt changes to its Continuum of Care grant program — the largest resource for federal homelessness assistance funding — after a coalition of states argued in court that ...

16/12/2025

Senator Collins Praises Addition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to HHS’ List of Recommended Newborn Screenings

Decision follows letter from Senator Collins to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy requesting the disease be included on the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel.

16/12/2025

Senator Collins Highlights Lyme Disease Efforts, Kay Hagan Tick Act at Roundtable

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins participated in a roundtable discussion at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Lyme disease research and innovation. The roundtable included public health officials, researchers, and patient advocates who discussed

16/12/2025

UNE medical students learn to prescribe ‘Food as Medicine’ through culinary, community immersion

Second-year UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine students, left to right: Srividya Alisetty, Rose Paadam, Madison Guay, and Anushka Malik.Portland, Maine - Rose Paadam carefully budgeted ingredients for a white bean chowder designed for a patient with prediabetes and high cholesterol. The challenge:...

16/12/2025

King-led Legislation Signed into Law, Will Help Military Life Insurance Keep Up with Inflation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME), a member of both the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), John Cornyn (R-TX), Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) are celebrating the signing into law of their bipartisan bill, which to hel...

16/12/2025

MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION APPROVES MAJOR EXPANSION AND REDESIGN OF STATEWIDE LOW-INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIAP)

Hallowell, Maine- The Maine Public Utilities Commission (Commission) today approved significant amendments to its statewide Low-income Assistance Program (LIAP) rules, expanding eligibility, increasing funding, and transitioning the program to a more stable and predictable bill discount model for pa...

16/12/2025

Maine School Nutrition Teams Sharpen Skills Through No-Cost Regional Culinary Trainings

Culinary Skills for School Meals has been offered annually during the summer months since 2023, attracting an increasing number of participants every year and expanding its reach across Maine. Funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants, Full Plates Full Potential collaborates with the He...

12/12/2025

Second of Three Statewide Professional Learning Days Scheduled for January 16: EngageMEnt – Cultivating Innovative Teaching and Learning

No matter your role in public education—whether you’re an early childhood educator; a science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) enthusiast; a literacy coach; a pre-service teacher; or someone looking to deepen their practice in inclusive education—there will be something ...