Maine’s Corrections Chief Steps Down | Portland Maine News

Maine’s top corrections leader, Randall Liberty, is stepping down after a transformative four-year tenure, credited with slashing the state’s recidivism rate by 15% and pioneering the “Maine Model” of rehabilitation. From military veteran to prison warden to governor-appointed commissioner, Liberty reshaped corrections through innovative programs — including training inmates to raise service dogs for disabled vets, remote tech job placements, community confinement, and college access for thousands. His legacy of reform will be carried forward by Deputy Commissioner Anthony Cantillo as acting head — can the momentum continue? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2313e5eb069378d3