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News & Announcements
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, 02/24/2026
The Court has been alerted to a scam being perpetrated on debtors and possibly others where the victim receives a fraudulent phone call from someone claiming to be from the bankruptcy court and demanding payment via Zelle, Venmo, or some other...
Sun, 02/22/2026
Due to inclement weather, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in both Portland and Bangor will be closed for in person support on 2/23/2026.
Staff will be working remotely to answer questions over the telephone. The public may call (207) 780-3482 (Portland...
Fri, 02/20/2026
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine proudly recognizes the attorneys who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to pro bono service and public service in bankruptcy and...
Wed, 01/28/2026
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Chief Deputy Clerk. Please see the link to the full job announcement for more information and application requirements.
Employment Opportunities
Wed, 12/17/2025
The Bankruptcy Noticing Center (“BNC”) will bypass and not provide notices to the following countries:
1. Afghanistan
2. Belarus
3. Bhutan
4. Haiti
5. Libya
6. Russia
7. Sudan
8. Venezuela
9. Yemen
Tue, 11/25/2025
On October 16, 2025, PACER released an update that allows users with CM/ECF-level access (e.g., filers, interested parties, etc.) whose account search status becomes inactive due to search inactivity the ability to reset their own password without...
Mon, 10/20/2025
The proposed revisions to the Local Rules are now ready for public comment. Public comments are due by Thursday, November 20, 2025. Please submit your comments to Clerk of Court Monica Bigley,...
Thu, 10/16/2025
On September 26, 2025, Canada Post announced a shutdown due to national labor actions between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. As a result, notices sent through the BNC between October 2, 2025, and October 16, 2025, were...
Tue, 10/07/2025
In observance of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays this year, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine will be closed on November 27 and 28 and December 24 and 25.
During those closures, the Court’s electronic case filing...
Tue, 10/07/2025
Starting in January 2026, all of Judge Cary’s regular hearing days will be held on Tuesdays. Judge Cary will no longer hear Chapter 13 cases on Wednesdays. Judge Cary will hear Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and will hear...