February 25, 2022 Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the planned closure of the Maine Veterans’ Homes in Caribou and Machias: “I am deeply concerned about the planned closures of the Veterans’ Homes in Caribou and …
February 25, 2022 Augusta, MAINE — Due to worsening winter weather conditions impacting much of the state, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices to close today, Friday, February 25, 2022. “With the storm worsening, I am closing State …
February 24, 2022 Augusta, MAINE — Due to a forecasted winter storm expected to impact much of the state, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices to open on a delayed schedule for tomorrow, Friday, February 25, 2022, at 11:00 AM. …
PORTLAND, MAINE — Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representative Chellie Pingree, and Maine Governor Janet Mills are urging the Biden Administration to extend federal cost share measures amid the ongoing COVID-19 emergency, which are set to expire …
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February 17, 2022 $8 million program approved today will give deliver a one-time $90 credit to low-income Maine households to help with increased electricity rates The Mills Administration and the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) today applauded the …
UMF to utilize $1 million through Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to expand child care Farmington, MAINE — Governor Janet Mills today visited the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) to highlight her Administration’s investments to expand …
February 16, 2022 The Maine leaders urged the Navy Secretary to name a DDG-51 destroyer after the Lincoln native for his courageous service Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, and …
Governor’s supplemental budget gives back half the budget surplus to Maine taxpayers, proposes tax relief for working families, increases Rainy Day Fund to record new high, and advances proposal for two-years of free community college to strengthen Maine’s …
February 14, 2022 According to recently updated data from the Maine Department of Marine Resources, 2021 was the most valuable year in the history of Maine's lobster fishery. At $724,949,426, the landed value for the iconic fishery jumped by 75 percent …
AUBURN, Maine – Governor Janet Mills today visited Central Maine Community College to promote her plan to provide up to two years of free community college for the high school graduates most impacted by the pandemic. The proposal, announced during last …
The Governor’s proposals “boldly address the needs of Maine’s people, families and economy.” “The Governor’s investment in Maine citizens and the places they are proud to call home demonstrates an understanding of the challenges facing our residents and …
Governor Mills announces she will “Give Back” half of the budget surplus to Maine people; pursue two years of free community college for Maine students hard-hit by the pandemic; and overhaul Maine’s student debt relief program to transform it into a nation …
If approved, $8 million proposal would give low-income Maine households a one-time $90 credit to help with increased electricity rates To help Maine people with electricity bills, the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) and the Office of the Public Advocate ( …
Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved her request for Federal COVID-19 Surge Response Teams on behalf of Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC) in Bangor. Beginning February 18, …
Governor’s bipartisan bill enhances the independence of the Child Welfare Ombudsman while her budget initiatives implement expert-recommendations to improve child safety Governor Janet Mills today unveiled bipartisan legislation to strengthen the Office of …
A lack of compliant gear is making it extremely difficult for lobstermen and women to meet the May 1st deadline. Failure to postpone the rule will cost the lobster industry $7.3 million. Washington, D.C.—In a continuation of their advocacy on behalf of …
February 5, 2022 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today mourning the passing of renowned Maine author and artist Ashley Bryan: “I am deeply saddened to learn of Ashley’s passing. He was a wonderful, happy man with a deep, rich history, a …
February 4, 2022 Experts outline recommendations to prevent abuse and neglect of older Mainers Governor Janet Mills today released the Elder Justice Roadmap, the state’s first report focused on combatting elder abuse compiled by public and private sector …
February 3, 2022 With considerable snow, sleet, and ice projected to cause hazardous driving conditions across the state tonight and tomorrow, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices to close tomorrow, Friday, February 4, 2022. “With …
