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 …
September 21, 2022 High-quality education available to students statewide in robotics, programming, coding, and other key technologies Governor Janet Mills today announced the launch of a new Maine Department of Education (DOE) initiative that will provide …
September 20, 2022 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to Pixelle’s announcement today that it will close the paper mill in Jay: “The CEO of Pixelle, Tim Hess, called me earlier today to share the sad news of the mill’s closure …
Maine’s uninsured rate experienced the largest decline in the nation in recent years, Governor Janet Mills announced today. The Governor highlighted a new report (PDF) from the U.S. Census Bureau showing that Maine’s uninsured rate dropped from 8.0 percent …
Second Round of Grants Build on $6 Million Already Awarded Newry, MAINE – During the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Maine Forest Products Council today, Governor Janet Mills announced $14 million in grant funding is now available for Maine forestry companies …
September 19, 2022 Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration stands by the Maine Lobstermen’s Association’s appeal of the recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in Maine Lobstermen’s Association v. …
September 14, 2022 Applications are being accepted by the Dept. of Economic & Community Development now through Friday, October 21 Governor Janet Mills today announced that the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is now accepting …
Governor Janet Mills today sent a letter (PDF) to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo urging her to provide the time and tools necessary for Maine’s lobster industry to make meaningful contributions during the next phase of rulemaking to protect right …
The Maine leaders lay out clear facts that rebut Seafood Watch’s irresponsible decision which relies on “guilty until proven innocent” reasoning Portland, MAINE – Senator Angus King, Governor Janet Mills, Senator Susan Collins, and Representatives Chellie …
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