Maine’s Prison Reform Pioneer Retires | Portland Maine News

After 40 years of service, including stints as a military veteran, Maine’s top prison official Randall Liberty is retiring—leaving behind a legacy built on redemption. Known globally for pioneering the “Maine Model,” his compassionate, rehabilitation-focused approach slashed recidivism to just 21%. From guarding his own father in jail to helping inmates earn college degrees (with a 0.05% reoffending rate), Liberty transformed corrections through dignity and opportunity. His successor, Deputy Commissioner Anthony Cantillo, brings deep frontline experience and social work training to carry forward this groundbreaking vision. 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/a5e57882271a27ae