Governor Janet Mills today proclaimed June as “Maine Dairy Month” during a Blaine House ceremony celebrating the vital contributions of Maine’s dairy farmers and producers. The special event featured remarks from Governor Mills, Commissioner of Agriculture …
May 28, 2024 Governor Janet Mills released the following statement today on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)’s offer of a research lease to the State for a floating offshore wind research array in the Gulf of Maine: "Offshore wind offers …
May 24, 2024 Governor Janet Mills tonight announced that President Joe Biden has approved the State of Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to help Cumberland and York Counties recover from the severe winter storm in April that resulted in …
Consistent with a directive from the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and the State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide from 12:01 a.m. to noon on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024 in honor and recognition …
May 24, 2024 Sara Gagné-Holmes, a five-year deputy commissioner with a long record in health policy, will begin in the interim role on June 1 Governor Janet Mills announced today that she is appointing Deputy Commissioner Sara Gagné-Holmes to serve as …
$6.6 million investment will provide 4,000 students with access to free afterschool and summer outdoor learning and career exploration programs Governor Janet Mills today announced a significant expansion of her Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative that will …
New online portal is a one-stop shop for Maine business owners exploring public and non-profit financing options Governor Janet Mills today announced the launch of the Maine Funding Network, a new online portal designed to be a one-stop shop to connect …
Following historic winter storms that battered Maine, commission will identify near-term priorities to protect vital infrastructure and develop state’s first long-term infrastructure resilience plan Stonington, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today signed an …
May 20, 2024 Approximately 40,000 unclaimed relief payments are available through Maine’s Unclaimed Property program Governor Janet Mills and Maine State Treasurer Henry Beck are encouraging Maine people to see if they are missing out on pandemic-era …
Announcement follows opening of applications for $25 million in funding to repair and restore working waterfronts Governor Janet Mills announced today that applications are now available for Maine small businesses and municipalities to help them rebuild …
In accordance with a directive from the President, Governor Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide tomorrow, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. The annual …
Governor Janet Mills and State Treasurer Henry Beck announced today that Moody’s Investors Service, the global ratings company that analyzes and provides credit ratings for governments, has upgraded Maine’s credit rating from Aa2 to Aa1, their second …
Preliminary U.S. CDC analysis finds fatal overdoses decreased nationally by 3 percent in 2023; Maine, Kansas, Nebraska, and Indiana only states with annual decreases of 15 percent or more Governor Janet Mills today announced that Maine experienced one of …
Governor Janet Mills tonight delivered remarks before the Maine House of Representatives to thank lawmakers for their service to the people of Maine after the 131st Legislature adjourned sine die. The Governor is prepared to receive the bills from the …
Governor Janet Mills announced today that applications for funding are now available to help repair and rebuild working waterfronts damaged by the winter storms that hammered Maine’s coastline. The $25 million in funding is available through the Working …
Independent analysis commissioned by the Governor’s Energy Office found Maine is more than halfway to Governor Mills' goal of 30,000 clean energy workers in Maine by 2030, new funding now available to support the clean energy workforce Governor Mills …
Under Lambrew’s leadership, Maine expanded affordable health care to more than 100,000 people, led the nation in COVID-19 response, made historic investments in health and human services, and rebuilt the Department Governor Janet Mills announced today that …
Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order to improve the recruitment, training, and retention of women in Maine’s construction industry. Women currently make up 15 percent of Maine’s construction industry and only 11 percent of the industry …
In accordance with a directive from the President, Governor Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide tomorrow, Sunday, May 5, 2024 in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. …
Lewiston, Maine – Governor Janet Mills today joined Lewiston community leaders at a ceremony marking the re-opening of Just-In-Time Recreation. The Lewiston bowling alley was one of two locations targeted during the October 25, 2023 shooting that claimed …
