Sate of Maine Office of Governor Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on December 27, 2023 - 16:04 GMT

Governor Mills Announces MaineDOT Soliciting & Awarding Bids to Repair Infrastructure Damaged by Last Week’s Storm

December 27, 2023 Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Department of Transportation is soliciting and awarding bids to repair State of Maine infrastructure damaged by last week’s storm. Following the Governor’s declaration of a State of …

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Published on December 26, 2023 - 21:35 GMT

Governor Mills Launches Online Resource for Maine People Impacted by Last Week’s Flooding

Maine Flood Resources and Assistance Hub provides links to insurance resources, up-to-date road closure information, and more Governor Janet Mills today announced the launch of an online “Maine Flood Resources and Assistance Hub” that aggregates …

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Published on December 26, 2023 - 18:22 GMT

Federal Government Approves MEMA’s Request to Initiate Preliminary Disaster Assessment

Maine people can assist by reporting storm and flood damage by dialing 2–1–1 Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to initiate the …

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Published on December 22, 2023 - 19:43 GMT

MEMA Requests Federal Government Initiate Preliminary Disaster Assessment

Maine people can assist by reporting storm and flood damage by dialing 2-1-1 Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) begin conducting a Preliminary Damage Assessment of this week’s storm, …

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Published on December 21, 2023 - 20:09 GMT

Governor Mills Surveying Flooding Damage in Skowhegan: We will do all we can to support the swiftest possible recovery of our ...

December 21, 2023 Governor briefed on local response and recovery efforts as flood warning remains active in Skowhegan; Governor asks Maine Department of Economic and Community Development to work with MEMA to evaluate identify any and all State and …

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Published on December 21, 2023 - 20:09 GMT

Governor Mills Outlines Heating, Food & Other Safety Tips for Maine People Confronting Extended Power Outages

MEMA and Maine DHHS offer tips on generator and food safety, SNAP recipients can get help replacing lost food As Maine continues to recover from Monday's storm, Governor Janet Mills is urging Maine people to take into consideration several heating, …

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Published on December 21, 2023 - 00:45 GMT

Governor Mills Announces State of Maine Offices to Reopen Tomorrow

December 20, 2023 Governor Janet Mills announced today that State of Maine offices will reopen tomorrow, December 21, 2023 across all Maine counties, though she noted that offices experiencing power outages or flood damage will remain closed. The public …

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Published on December 20, 2023 - 01:08 GMT

Governor Mills Reopens State Offices in Cumberland and York Counties Tomorrow at 10:00 A.M.

December 19, 2023 State Offices in all fourteen other counties will remain closed tomorrow Governor Janet Mills announced that State of Maine offices in Cumberland and York counties will reopen tomorrow Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. State …

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Published on December 19, 2023 - 21:06 GMT

Governor Mills Declares State of Civil Emergency Following Heavy Damage from Wind & Rain Storm

Declaration mobilizes State resources for hard hit Maine counties MEMA, Maine DOT, and Public Safety officials continue to work around the clock to assess damage & support and advance recovery efforts Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has …

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Published on December 19, 2023 - 15:30 GMT

Governor Mills Directs Closure of State Office Buildings Today

December 19, 2023 Governor Janet Mills announced that she is closing all State of Maine offices for the full day today, Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Previously, State offices were scheduled to open at 12:00 p.m. today. “With significant damage from …

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Published on December 18, 2023 - 23:22 GMT

Governor Mills Delays Opening of State Offices Tomorrow Until Noon

December 18, 2023 Cross Office Building to remain closed all day to remove damaged scaffolding Governor Janet Mills has delayed the opening of State of Maine offices until 12:00 p.m. tomorrow Tuesday, December 19, 2023. The Cross Office Building, located …

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Published on December 18, 2023 - 18:29 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $985,000 in Grants to Recruit, Train and Retain Maine Educators

Grant awards to six Maine schools will significantly expand educator apprenticeship opportunities Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has awarded six schools a total of $985,000 to recruit, train, and retain educators through pre- …

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Published on December 18, 2023 - 16:52 GMT

State of Maine Offices to Close Today at 1:00 P.M.

December 18, 2023 Governor Janet Mills announced today that State of Maine offices will close at 1:00 p.m. today, Monday, December 18, 2023 to allow State employees to travel home safely in the wind storm, which is expected to grow stronger throughout the …

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Published on December 15, 2023 - 22:15 GMT

Following Appeal from Mills Administration, IRS Exempts $450 Winter Energy Relief Payment from Federal Taxes

December 15, 2023 IRS responded to Commissioner Figueroa's recent letter correcting their decision and confirming energy relief payments will not be subject to Federal taxation. In response to an appeal from the Mills Administration, the Internal …

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Published on December 15, 2023 - 15:29 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign Exceeds 2023 Veterans Hiring Goal

Governor also congratulates four Maine employers for earning national recognition for their efforts to recruit, employ, and retain veterans Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration's 2023 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign resulted in the …

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Published on December 15, 2023 - 14:41 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Retirement of Maine Adjutant General Douglas A. Farnham & Nomination of Brigadier General Diane Dunn

Governor will nominate retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Diane Dunn to become first woman to lead Maine National Guard and serve as Commissioner of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management Governor Janet Mills announced today that …

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Published on December 11, 2023 - 20:12 GMT

Governor Mills Announces Investments to Expand Substance Use Disorder Services in Kennebec and Washington Counties

Mills Administration is investing $3.5 million to support an innovative walk-in crisis center in Kennebec County and expanded treatment beds in Washington County Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration and local partners are taking …

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Published on December 7, 2023 - 14:54 GMT

Governor Mills Directs Flags Lowered Today in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

In accordance with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff statewide until sunset today in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The Governor issued the …

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Published on December 6, 2023 - 17:14 GMT

Governor Mills Launches Statewide Expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Maine

Bangor, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills joined American icon Dolly Parton today to officially launch a Maine statewide expansion of the singer-songwriter's namesake Imagination Library book-gifting program. During an event at the Bangor Public Library, …

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Published on December 5, 2023 - 15:31 GMT

Governor Mills Announces $1.3 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants To Advance Innovative Clean Energy Businesses

Awards to three Maine organizations from the Governor’s Energy Office will help create clean energy business incubator and accelerator programs Governor Janet Mills today announced $1.3 million in grant awards to three organizations to support the …

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