"Any time that I can expose the people that are under my care to higher education to broader thinking to expand their horizons … is very beneficial,” Commissioner Randall Liberty. Ms. Magazine msmagazine.com/2022/04/14/wom…

In support for #NCVRW2022, Governor Janet Mills - “State of Maine is hereby dedicated to helping crime survivors find their justice by enforcing victims’ rights, expanding access to services, and ensuring equity and inclusion for all.” tinyurl.com/2483jwdy

"They are genuine public servants. Though often unseen, their work helps improve lives, create stronger communities, and ensure healthier families." bangordailynews.com/2022/05/05/opi…

Thank you Brigaid and Allied Climate Justice Impact Africa for your time this week. It was our pleasure touring you around Maine State Prison, Mountain View Correctional Facility, and MDOC. Healthy food = healthy people. Looking forward to the collaboration!

Congratulations to Deborah Meehan! Deb is a longtime friend and founding engineer of DOC's robust education program. penbaypilot.com/article/penobs…

Dr. Rahul Gupta & his ONDCP team & Tom Coderre of SAMHSA visited ME State Prison Tuesday. It was a great sharing MDOC’s #substanceusedisorder treatment services to ensure residents & community clients see few barriers as they meaningfully engage w/rehabilitative services.

In ME, Adult & Juvenile Community Corrections Officers help drive positive change in the lives of their clients while keeping our communities safe. This week recognizes the important work of Pretrial, Probation & Parole Supervision officers. #PPPSWeek #RestoringTrustCreatingHope

Using drugs to treat addicts inside prison might just be the best way to stem the crisis of overdose deaths politico.com/news/magazine/…

We wish MDOC Deputy Commissioner Dr. Ryan Thornell well as he joins Governor Katie Hobbs as Director of the AZ DEPT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY. His vision, compassion, & leadership has helped modernize Maine corrections by balancing rehabilitation with public safety and respect for the rights of victims.

We are honored to work with Freedom Reads to welcome the Freedom Libraries program into Maine Correctional Center, the Women’s Center, and Southern Maine Women’s Re-Entry Center. newswire.com/news/freedom-l…

Gaining skills for meaningful careers after incarceration, this is hope, this is a new chapter. newscentermaine.com/article/news/c…

Commissioner Randall Liberty: "I recognized that we were spending about $140,000 a year to have waste hauled away," says Liberty. "And when I analyzed that, a lot of that waste was organic waste and organic matter that is, in fact, not waste, right?" mainepublic.org/climate/2023-0…

Maine recently hosted wardens from across the country as part of Prison Fellowship, highlighting the transformational Maine Model of Corrections. youtu.be/MPF7kwhfwOU

Congratulations to the 75th Graduating Class of the Basic Corrections Training Program and newly certified Correctional Officers. The largest graduating class in BCTP history!

MDOC ran in the Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 8 to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Maine. We received the torch from Gardiner Police Department before passing it on to Hallowell Police Department. Congratulations to all involved!

This week and every week, we celebrate the work of all MDOC community corrections professionals, whose efforts help make for a safer Maine. #PPPSWeek #strongertogether