FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 10, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows received a candidate withdrawal notice today from State Sen. Ben Chipman, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for House District 118 (part of Portland) on the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 24, 2024 AUGUSTA — The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Scarborough branch will be temporarily closed starting May 25 to allow for further repair work following the broken roof drain in February 2023. The branch is expected …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 20, 2024 AUGUSTA — Annual reports are due on Monday, June 3 for all business and nonprofit entities on file with the Secretary of State's office as of December 31, 2023. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is reminding …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 13 AUGUSTA — With less than a month until the State Primary, June 11, 2024, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Deputy Secretary of State for Corporations, Elections and Commissions Julie Flynn want to provide an update …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 9, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced that Addison has launched Rapid Renewal, the Department of the Secretary of State’s online service for the renewal of motor vehicle registrations. Rapid …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 7, 2024 AUGUSTA — One year from today – May 7, 2025 – US travelers that provide a state-issued ID or license to TSA prior to boarding domestic flights must present a REAL ID compliant credential. While the standard Maine …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 30, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is now accepting public comment on the wording of a citizen initiative question that will appear on the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election ballot, unless enacted by the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 17, 2024 AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 23, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ Enforcement Division and Eastern Maine Community College will host a free catalytic converter etching event for area vehicle owners. Vehicle …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 25, 2024 AUGUSTA — Maine’s Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (MePCSW) announced the hiring of Elinor Higgins as Executive Director on Monday. Higgins is the first person to serve in this new role. “I can’t wait …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 4, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued a modified ruling regarding challenges brought by Maine voters to the nomination petition of Donald J. Trump for the Republican primary for the President of the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, February 26, 2024 Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Deputy Secretary of State for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles Cathie Curtis unveiled the design of the new Pine Tree Plate today. “The new Pine Tree Plate is a fresh …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 22, 2024 AUGUSTA — The citizen initiative petition effort “An Act to Limit Contributions to Political Action Committees That Make Independent Expenditures” has been found valid, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2024 AUGUSTA — The Maine Historical Records Advisory Board (MHRAB) announced the Archival Collection and Preservation Assessment Grant Program today. This program will support records collecting institutions in Maine and …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, February 5, 2024 AUGUSTA — No-excuse absentee voting has begun for Maine’s March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. The Democratic and Republican Parties are holding presidential primaries. The Green Independent, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 23, 2024 AUGUSTA — Maine’s Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (MePCSW) released a policy brief last week detailing recent progress, remaining challenges, and potential solutions regarding the child care …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 5, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has confirmed the No Labels Party as a Qualified Party in Maine. The party submitted the State of Maine Certification of Enrollment Requirement to Form a New Party by …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 18, 2024 AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has confirmed the Libertarian Party as a Qualified Party in Maine. The party submitted the State of Maine Certification of Enrollment Requirement to Form a New …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 19, 2024 AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has issued the below statement following the Maine Superior Court ruling in the appeal of her decision regarding three challenges brought by Maine voters to the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2024 AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is alerting Maine business owners and representatives of a new federal law with a new federal reporting requirement for businesses nationwide. “While the Division of …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 22, 2024 AUGUSTA — The latest Enrolled and Registered Data Files have been posted on the state Elections Division’s website. The Statewide Registered and Enrolled Data File is a statistical report recording how many …
