November 10, 2022 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to an announcement by Sappi that it will invest approximately $418 million to convert its No. 2 Paper Machine at the Somerset Mill in Skowhegan to manufacture packaging and …
November 2, 2022 Governor Janet Mills today praised an announcement by LP Building Solutions, a Tennessee-based manufacturer of engineered wood building products, that it will invest approximately $400 million to expand its LP Houlton facility to …
November 1, 2022 With the deadline to file a 2021 income tax return closed, the Mills Administration announced today that 850,010 relief checks have been sent to Maine taxpayers across the state. The $850 inflation relief checks – or $1700 for the average …
American Rescue Plan Act funds build on historic investments to strengthen child care for working families Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will award nearly $5.5 million to current and new …
October 21, 2022 Governor also visits newly dedicated Sukeforth Family Sports Center Waterville, Maine – Governor Janet Mills today visited small businesses in Waterville and was briefed by municipal leaders on an $11.2 million partnership with Colby …
Career Exploration program to connect 6,000 young people with paid opportunities at Maine employers to strengthen Maine’s workforce Bath, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced the Maine Career Exploration program, a $25 million, two-year initiative …
Bangor and Brewer, MAINE — Governor Janet Mills announced the opening of a $5 million grant program through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan today to strengthen Maine entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses. This program represents the second round …
More than 2,900 Maine small businesses to receive a one-time utility account credit funded through the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to offset energy costs Governor Janet Mills announced today that 2,919 Maine small businesses and nonprofit …
Sanford, MAINE – During a visit to Sanford today, Governor Janet Mills highlighted a new $34 million partnership between the City of Sanford and the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) that will revitalize the city’s downtown. The Downtown …
Bucksport, MAINE —During a visit to Bucksport today, Governor Janet Mills visited two local seafood processing businesses who received grants awarded through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to upgrade their infrastructure. “Maine’s seafood industry – …
October 13, 2022 With Federal forecasts expecting energy prices to remain high this winter, the Governor’s Energy Office has updated its winter heating resource guide to help Maine people and families take action to save money, improve their home’s energy …
Governor also donates $100,000 from Contingent Account to Lobstermen’s Association to support ongoing legal battles Today Governor Janet Mills directed the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) to file a motion to expedite the appeal of a recent …
During Tour of Gorham Middle School, Sec. Vilsack Applauds Free School Meal Program Gorham, MAINE — Governor Janet Mills welcomed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to Maine Tuesday, showcasing the state’s new universal free school lunch program at …
October 5, 2022 Governor Janet Mills today announced that she fully supports a move by Maine’s Congressional Delegation to introduce legislation to block federal taxpayer funds from going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood …
First time in at least two decades that Maine is forecasted to meet its financial obligations, as approved by Maine voters and state lawmakers. Two significant reports this week show that Maine is prepared to withstand significant economic challenges …
The Mills Administration also intervened in Maine PUC proceeding to oppose a similar rate increase filed by Central Maine Power At the direction of Governor Janet Mills, the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) today intervened in opposition to Versant Power’s …
Funding Follows Push By Governor Mills Governor Janet Mills today praised Congressional passage of a federal appropriations package containing $1 billion in emergency supplemental funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The …
September 30, 2022 Finance Authority of Maine Accepting Applications October 4 Through December 3 Governor Janet Mills announced that the Finance Authority of Maine will begin accepting applications for $58 million in forgivable small business loans …
Projects Include Historic Conservation of Deer Wintering Habitat at Reed Deadwater Governor Janet Mills today announced 12 Land for Maine’s Future conservation projects across the State of Maine which will protect working lands and wildlife habitat and …
New “Respite for ME” pilot program provides $2,000 grants to Maine people caring for a loved one with dementia or a disability Governor Janet Mills announced today “Respite for ME”, a $5.1 million initiative of her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan that will …
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