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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.
Wed, 03/04/2026
Please be advised that the Maine Bankruptcy Court’s ECF system will be unavailable from 7:00 PM Friday March 27 through 7:00 AM Monday March 30. This period of downtime is scheduled for a necessary upgrade to our ECF software.
We apologize for any...
Wed, 03/04/2026
Judge Fagone's May 21st date shall be for Chapter 12 & 13 hearings at 9:00 a.m.
May 22nd has been added and shall hold Chapter 7, 11 and Adversary hearings at 9:00 a.m.
Tue, 03/03/2026
If you are a creditor and receive a form in the mail for filing a Proof of Claim (POC) through the services of a non-governmental agency for a fee, this may be a scam. Please be advised that creditors may file an electronic Proof of Claim (ePOC),...
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, 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...