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Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
Tue, 04/23/2024
The Morton A. Brody Distinguished Judicial Service Award – 2024
Call for Nominations:
Nominations are requested for the 2024 Morton A. Brody Distinguished Judicial Service Award. The award, established in 2000, is given biennially by the...
Mon, 04/15/2024
The U.S. District Court for the District of Maine regularly reviews its operations as part of its effort to employ its resources in the most effective and efficient way possible. Based on a recent review and with guidance from the Judicial...
Fri, 04/05/2024
PRESS RELEASE: JAMES S. NIXON TO BECOME FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE BOSTON (April 4, 2024) — Chief Judge David J. Barron of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit announced today that the Court has selected...
Thu, 04/04/2024
On April 5, 2024, the United States District Court for the District of Maine in both Portland and Bangor will have a delayed opening at 9:00 am.
The public may contact the Court in our Portland and Bangor offices at 207-945-0575 and 207-780-3363...
Wed, 04/03/2024
On April 4, 2024, the United States District Court for the District of Maine in both Portland and Bangor will be closed due to inclement weather.
The public may contact the Court in our Portland and Bangor offices at 207-945-0575 and 207-780-3363...
Fri, 03/08/2024
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF MAINE
LAW DAY EVENTS – THIS IS JUSTICE!
April 10, 2024
&
April 11, 2024
The United States District Court for the District of Maine is celebrating Law Day with events in April. President Dwight D....
Thu, 02/29/2024
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF MAINE
**Press Release**
February 29, 2024
Judge Lance E. Walker to Begin Term as Chief Judge
U.S. District Judge Lance E. Walker will become the District of Maine’s ninth Chief Judge on March 18,...
Thu, 01/25/2024
The Seminar for Legal Support Staff scheduled for January 26 in Portland has been RESCHEDULED to Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Fri, 12/01/2023
Tue, 11/14/2023
A Citizenship Ceremony will take place on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the United States District Court located at 156 Federal Street, Portland, ME.
Cameras are allowed during the ceremony. Television crews should arrive for set-up by...