ORONO, Maine, Feb. 21 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: A long-time educator and leader in social work, whose research and advocacy influenced state and federal policy, has been named the 2024 Distinguished Maine Professor, the University of Maine's most prestigious faculty accolade. Sandra Butler, professor and director of the School of Social Work, will be honored at the Alumni Achievement Awards Dinner and Celebration, alongside other alumni award honorees, on Fr more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 21 -- The Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2024: Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Kirsten Figueroa today outlined Governor Mills supplemental budget proposal before the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, highlighting the Administration's proposed investments that address the urgent needs of Maine people; new initiatives for publ more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 21 -- The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry issued the following news: The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources is seeking proposals for the 2024 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). SCBGP is federally funded through the United States Department of Agriculture's Agriculture Marketing Services. The competitive grant program funds projects designed to enhance,  more PR