Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on November 17, 2021 - 21:35 GMT

Governor Mills & DMR Commissioner Keliher Respond to First Circuit Court Decision Reinstating Lobster Fishery Closure in Gulf of ...

Governor Mills and Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher issued the following statements today on the U.S. Court of Appeals’ decision to reinstate a 967 square mile fisheries closure off the Maine coast. The closure had been …

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Published on November 17, 2021 - 17:32 GMT

Governor Mills Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Eligibility to All Maine Adults

Governor Janet Mills announced today that, effective immediately, all Maine adults age 18 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, regardless of underlying medical condition. Expanding booster eligibility will protect the health of Maine …

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Published on November 16, 2021 - 20:57 GMT

Governor Mills Declares National Apprenticeship Week in Maine & Highlights Importance of Apprenticeships in Strengthening Maine’s ...

Farmingdale, MAINE – During a visit to a community solar site in Farmingdale today, Governor Janet Mills declared this week, November 15-21, as National Apprenticeship Week in Maine and underscored the value of Maine’s apprenticeship program in …

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Published on November 16, 2021 - 00:53 GMT

Governor Mills Joins President, Fellow Governors for Signing of Historic Infrastructure Bill Set to Help Maine

November 15, 2021 New Federal funds will combine with unprecedented investments from Governor & Legislature in state budget to improve Maine’s infrastructure Washington, D.C. – Today, Governor Janet Mills joined President Joe Biden, Biden …

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Published on November 12, 2021 - 21:28 GMT

Governor Mills Launches $20 Million Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Initiative to Support Maine’s Forest Economy and Rural Communities

Milford, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration is launching the Forestry Recovery Initiative to support Maine’s forest products industry and the people it employs, create and sustain jobs in rural Maine, and strengthen the …

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Published on November 11, 2021 - 21:05 GMT

Governor Mills Applauds Three Maine Employers Recognized By U.S. DOL for Efforts to Hire Maine Veterans

Governor Janet Mills announced today – Veterans Day – that the U.S. Department of Labor has ecognized three Maine employers for their contributions to veteran employment. The U.S. Department of Labor today named Career Systems Development Corporation and …

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Published on November 10, 2021 - 19:17 GMT

Governor Mills Announces 524,754 Maine People to Receive $285 Disaster Relief Payment

Payments will be issued from mid-November through December to support Maine people who worked during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic Governor Janet Mills announced today that 524,754 working Maine people will receive a Disaster Relief Payment of $ …

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Published on November 10, 2021 - 19:17 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $10 Million Maine Jobs & Recovery Initiative to Support and Strengthen Maine’s Seafood Industry

Investment will help stabilize and grow Maine’s iconic seafood industry and keep Maine people working on our waters and waterfronts Portland, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced that her Administration is investing $10 million in federal funds …

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Published on November 8, 2021 - 19:42 GMT

Governor Mills Launches $20 Million Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grant Program to Help Maine Farmers and Food Processors Grow & Sell ...

Hope, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration is investing $20 million in federal funds through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help Maine farmers and food processers upgrade aging infrastructure. These funds will help …

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Published on November 5, 2021 - 21:15 GMT

Governor’s Energy Office releases guide to help Maine people save money and stay warm this winter

November 5, 2021 With energy prices forecast to rise, Maine people are encouraged to make homes more energy efficient and know heating assistance is available if needed With energy prices forecast to rise this winter, The Governor’s Energy Office has …

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Published on November 5, 2021 - 14:55 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Initiatives to Cut Energy Costs for Maine Families, Reduce Carbon Emissions, ...

Governor also highlights the availability of robust financial assistance to help Maine people heat their homes this winter Brewer, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today unveiled a slate of initiatives from her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help Maine …

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Published on November 5, 2021 - 14:55 GMT

Governor Mills Urges Interior Secretary to Involve Maine Fishermen in Federal Plans for Commercial Offshore Wind in Gulf of Maine

Governor also requests to restart the Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Task Force to ensure regional discussions among states and federal government about leasing commercial offshore wind projects Following the U.S. Department of the Interior’s announcement of …

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Published on November 3, 2021 - 17:50 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Launch of Maine Jobs & Recovery Small Business Grant Program

New program, through the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, is intended to help businesses struggling with expenses Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development is now …

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Published on November 3, 2021 - 17:50 GMT

CoverME.gov Now Open for Shopping and Enrolling in Affordable Health Insurance

Mainers can shop for plans, compare options, and enroll in 2022 health coverage Governor Janet Mills is encouraging Maine people to visit CoverME.gov, Maine's new Health Insurance Marketplace, to shop for and select affordable health insurance coverage …

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Published on November 3, 2021 - 02:30 GMT

Mills Administration Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination for 5- to 11-year-olds

November 2, 2021 Governor Janet Mills, Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew, and Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Nirav D. Shah released the following statements today after the U.S. …

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Published on October 30, 2021 - 11:18 GMT

Governor Mills & Attorney General Frey Statements on U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on Maine’s Health Care Worker Vaccination ...

October 29, 2021 Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following statements in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Doe v. Mills: “Vaccinations are the best tool we have to protect the lives and livelihoods of Maine …

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Published on October 29, 2021 - 21:57 GMT

80 Percent of Eligible Maine People Are Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

October 29, 2021 Maine is the 4th state in the nation to achieve 80 percent of all residents age 12 and older who are fully vaccinated Governor Janet Mills announced today that 80 percent of Maine residents who are eligible for a vaccine (ages 12+) are now …

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Published on October 28, 2021 - 21:11 GMT

Governor Mills Receives COVID-19 Booster; Encourages All Eligible Maine People To Do The Same

October 28, 2021 Topsham, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today received her COVID-19 booster shot at the CVS Pharmacy in Target in Topsham. The Governor received a Moderna booster. “I was grateful to get my booster shot today. It was free, quick, and easy, …

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Published on October 27, 2021 - 15:46 GMT

Governor Mills, National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils & Maine Students Virtually Cut Ribbon for New DON’T QUIT! ...

Governor Janet Mills, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils Jake Steinfield, and students and staff from Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School in Deer Isle, Gorham Middle School in Gorham and SeDoMoCha School in Dover- …

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Published on October 26, 2021 - 17:36 GMT

Governor Mills & Speaker Fecteau Break Ground on New 40 Unit Apartment Project in Skowhegan

The housing project was made possible by a bill sponsored by Speaker Fecteau and signed into law by Governor Mills Skowhegan, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills and Speaker Ryan Fecteau today joined officials from the Town of Skowhegan and Kennebec Valley …

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