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Maine Announces 2026 Teacher of the Year Finalists

9/3/2025

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Four Maine educators are finalists for the 2026 Teacher of the Year award, as announced by the Maine Department of Education.
The finalists are Julia Edwards, Bridget Wright, Benjamin Johnson, and Dawn Lee, each from different counties.
The winner will be announced in October and will represent Maine at the National Teacher of the Year Program.

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Story summary

Four Maine educators are finalists for the 2026 Teacher of the Year award, as announced by the Maine Department of Education.
The finalists are Julia Edwards, Bridget Wright, Benjamin Johnson, and Dawn Lee, each from different counties.
The winner will be announced in October and will represent Maine at the National Teacher of the Year Program.