AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 2 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2025: * * * Special election set for February 24 to fill House District 94 seat State Representative Kristen Cloutier resigned on October 31 * Governor Janet Mills and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today signed a proclamation announcing a special election for the Maine House District 94 seat will be held on February 24, 2026. This House seat was previously held by State Representative Kr  more

ORONO, Maine, Dec. 1 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * Teacher mentoring from UMaine's Rural Thrive Program receives boost from Nellie Mae Foundation * When first-year teacher Finn Wardwell logs off his weekly mentoring call, the classroom feels a little less overwhelming and a lot more hopeful. He's one of hundreds of rural educators across Maine getting targeted support at critical moments in their careers through Rural Thrive: The Rural Educator Resilienc  more