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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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Published on October 26, 2021 - 02:38 GMT

Governor Mills Encourages Maine People to Get Their Flu Shot

October 25, 2021 With flu season upon us, Governor Janet Mills today got her flu shot at a Walgreens in Augusta and encouraged all Maine people to protect their health by getting their flu shot too. “As this pandemic has taught us, it’s more important than …

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Published on October 25, 2021 - 19:07 GMT

Governor Mills Announces New Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Initiatives to Strengthen Maine’s Health Care Workforce In Face of COVID-...

Governor Janet Mills today unveiled a slate of initiatives from her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to encourage people to pursue health care jobs in Maine and strengthen the state’s health care workforce, including new programs that make it more affordable …

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Published on October 22, 2021 - 23:28 GMT

Maine Achieves Another Vaccination Milestone: 70 Percent of All Maine People Are Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

October 22, 2021 Maine is the 4th state in the nation to achieve 70 percent of all residents fully vaccinated Governor Janet Mills announced today that more than 70 percent of all Maine residents – accounting for children under 12 who are not yet eligible …

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Published on October 22, 2021 - 13:38 GMT

Maine Delegation and Governor Mills Urge Commerce Secretary to Rescind Right Whale Rule and Protect Lobster Fishery

October 22, 2021 NMFS’ flawed and unfair rule would jeopardize livelihoods of lobstermen and women without meaningfully protecting whales Washington, D.C. – Following the U.S. District Court of Maine’s order blocking the Lobster Management Area (LMA) 1 …

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Published on October 20, 2021 - 18:27 GMT

Governor Mills & Attorney General Frey Applaud First Circuit Court of Appeals Decision on Maine’s Health Care Worker Vaccination ...

Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following statements in response to the First Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision (PDF) affirming the District Court of Maine’s decision in Doe v. Mills: “Vaccinations are the best tool we have …

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Published on October 20, 2021 - 18:27 GMT

Governor Mills Announces More Than $5.6 Million in Economic Recovery Grants for Transportation and Border Businesses Impacted by ...

Governor Janet Mills today announced that her Administration is awarding more than $5.6 million in economic recovery grants to 94 Maine charter transportation companies and businesses disrupted by the Federal government’s extended closure of the US-Canada …

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Published on October 19, 2021 - 21:51 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Intent to Nominate Maine Broadband Coalition Director Andrew Butcher as President of the New Maine ...

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will nominate Andrew Butcher, Director of the Maine Broadband Coalition, to serve as the first President of the newly-established Maine Connectivity Authority. The Maine Connectivity Authority, the new State …

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Published on October 19, 2021 - 21:51 GMT

Governor Mills Applauds Senator Collins for Securing $1.6 Million for PFAS Treatment Facility

October 19, 2021 When combined with money provided by the Mills Administration, this funding can help build a regional PFAS treatment facility at the Anson Madison Sanitary District Governor Janet Mills applauded U.S. Senator Susan Collins for securing $1. …

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