November 11, 2024 Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement recognizing Veterans Day: “Maine can proudly say that we are home to one of the highest number of veterans per capita of any state in the country. That is because Maine has always …
November 6, 2024 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the result of the presidential election: “While some people in Maine are feeling joy and relief at the result of this election, others are feeling disappointment and sorrow. Amid …
Governor Mills presented with France's highest honor for her efforts to promote the French language in Maine President of France Emmanuel Macron has awarded Governor Janet Mills with the distinguished Legion of Honor for her efforts to promote and …
October 25, 2024 One year after the shootings, Governor Mills reminds Maine people that, "we are not alone, that we are 'Lewiston Strong', and that we will continue to heal, together." Governor Janet Mills this morning paid tribute to the …
October 22, 2024 Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide this Friday, October 25, 2024 in remembrance and honor of those lost, injured, and impacted by the tragedy in Lewiston last …
Purchase of 278-home community is the first of its kind under a new measure signed into law last year by Governor Mills & financed in part by funding proposed by Governor and approved by Legislature Brunswick, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills tonight …
October 14, 2024 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day: “Today, we honor the first stewards of the extraordinary place we now call Maine. For thousands of years, the Wabanaki Nations – the People of the …
Governor Mills and delegation will return to Maine following a series of productive meetings in Norway and Denmark focused on promoting and positioning Maine as a leader in floating offshore wind development Copenhagen, DENMARK -- Governor Janet Mills and …
October 10, 2024 Esbjerg, DENMARK -- Governor Janet Mills today praised the Maine Senate's confirmation of Sara Gagné-Holmes of Readfield to serve as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. The Senate confirmed her nomination …
Governor Mills and Maine delegation meet with local Norwegian government and offshore wind industry leaders during first phase of weeklong international mission to promote and position Maine as a leader in offshore wind development Haugesund, NORWAY -- …
October 7, 2024 Bergen, NORWAY -- Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement one year following the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel: "Today, conflicts across the globe, much like the one raging in the Middle East, have far-reaching …
The share of Maine households reliant on heating oil decreased more than 6 percent from 2022 to 2023, continuing a downward trend since Governor Mills took office tied to record heat pump adoption, which is cutting energy costs while making buildings and …
Commission chaired by former Maine Labor Commissioner will conduct first comprehensive evaluation of school construction needs since 1998 Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order establishing a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of …
October 3, 2024 Governor Janet Mills announced today that the State of Maine is deploying assets and resources to assist the State of North Carolina with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Maine Forest …
Samantha Horn to lead establishment of new, standalone office that will partner with Maine communities to strengthen local planning, helping Maine better tackle common challenges, pursue solutions, and create more resilient communities Governor Janet Mills …
October 3, 2024 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today applauding the U.S. Department of Energy for awarding a $425 million capacity contract -- one of the largest Federal investments in energy development in Maine ever -- to advance the …
September 24, 2024 Conversation follows Surgeon General's Advisory on the danger that growing rates of loneliness and isolation pose to public health Portland, MAINE -- This Friday, September 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the University of Southern Maine …
Grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will expand burial options at cemeteries in Caribou and Springvale Governor Janet Mills today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded Maine a significant federal grant to help …
September 20, 2024 Applications are being accepted by the Dept. of Economic & Community Development now through Friday, October 18 Governor Janet Mills today announced that the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is now accepting …
$36 million Federal grant will support heat pump rebates for income-eligible Maine residents in multifamily and manufactured homes, keeping homes comfortable year-round while reducing energy costs South Portland, MAINE -- Governor Janet Mills and U.S. …
