State Poet Laureate

In 1995, Maine established a state poet laureate position, which is currently held by Julia Bouwsma, who was appointed to a five-year term in 2021. Bouwsma is the author of two books of poetry, including Midden (Fordham University Press, 2018). 
 

City and County Poets Laureate 

Belfast

In 2023, Maya Stein was appointed as the poet laureate of Belfast, Maine. 

Portland

In 2024, Signature MiMi was appointed as the eighth poet laureate of Portland, Maine. They will serve through 2027.