AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Abbot Maine. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/abbot-me 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/abbot-me https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 26 May 2024 02:48:41 -0500 Awards could support more than 3,500 new child care slots, helping 2,000 parents pursue career and educational opportunities Governor Janet Mills https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-launch-of-10-million-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan-grant-program-to-help-child-care-businesses-start-or-expand-31401762-abbot-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-launch-of-10-million-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan-grant-program-to-help-child-care-businesses-start-or-expand-31401762-abbot-me.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Last week, Paul LePage claimed that a bill restricting abortion rights would not make it to his desk if he is re-elected because “half the https://www.americantowns.com/news/paul-lepage-wants-you-to-think-the-maine-gop-wont-restrict-abortion-rights-hes-lying-31402781-abbot-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/paul-lepage-wants-you-to-think-the-maine-gop-wont-restrict-abortion-rights-hes-lying-31402781-abbot-me.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Yesterday, the Maine Education Association (MEA) announced its endorsement of Governor Janet Mills for re-election. In the endorsement, MEA President https://www.americantowns.com/news/take-it-from-maines-educators-paul-lepage-is-a-threat-to-our-schools-and-students-31402787-abbot-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/take-it-from-maines-educators-paul-lepage-is-a-threat-to-our-schools-and-students-31402787-abbot-me.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Yesterday, the Maine Education Association (MEA) announced its endorsement of Governor Janet Mills for re-election. In the endorsement, MEA President https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-video-while-lepage-tries-to-avoid-confirming-plans-to-restrict-abortion-rights-gop-candidates-give-away-the-game-31402792-abbot-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-video-while-lepage-tries-to-avoid-confirming-plans-to-restrict-abortion-rights-gop-candidates-give-away-the-game-31402792-abbot-me.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Millions of Women Across The Country Just Lost Their Abortion Rights. If Paul LePage Wins In November, The Same Could Happen In Maine. After https://www.americantowns.com/news/millions-of-women-across-the-country-just-lost-their-abortion-rights-if-paul-lepage-wins-in-november-the-same-could-happen-in-maine-31405850-abbot-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/millions-of-women-across-the-country-just-lost-their-abortion-rights-if-paul-lepage-wins-in-november-the-same-could-happen-in-maine-31405850-abbot-me.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has identified a case of acute hepatitis A virus in a Skowhegan food https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-cdc-announces-possible-hepatitis-a-exposure-at-skowhegan-store-31374945-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-cdc-announces-possible-hepatitis-a-exposure-at-skowhegan-store-31374945-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In accordance with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered the United States and State of Maine flags lowered to half-staff https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-orders-flags-lowered-in-honor-of-uvalde-texas-victims-31375929-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-orders-flags-lowered-in-honor-of-uvalde-texas-victims-31375929-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor also takes walking tour of downtown Hallowell, visiting businesses and meeting with business owners as she continues her travels across https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-tours-maine-general-healths-alzheimers-care-center-promotes-maine-jobs-recovery-plan-grant-program-to-make-respite-care-more-affordable-for-caregivers-across-maine-31376676-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-tours-maine-general-healths-alzheimers-care-center-promotes-maine-jobs-recovery-plan-grant-program-to-make-respite-care-more-affordable-for-caregivers-across-maine-31376676-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 YORK COUNTY – Governor Janet Mills on May 26th, visited Heart of Biddeford to personally congratulate the organization on receiving the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-personally-congratulates-heart-of-biddeford-on-national-award-visits-with-business-owners-in-york-county-31377454-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-personally-congratulates-heart-of-biddeford-on-national-award-visits-with-business-owners-in-york-county-31377454-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Mills calls on Central Maine Power to not file the rate request; says if they do she will direct Energy Office to intervene in opposition and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-and-public-advocate-announce-opposition-to-cmps-plan-to-request-an-increase-in-electricity-rates-31377457-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-and-public-advocate-announce-opposition-to-cmps-plan-to-request-an-increase-in-electricity-rates-31377457-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has identified a case of acute hepatitis A virus in an Oakland food https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-cdc-announces-possible-hepatitis-a-exposure-at-oakland-restaurant-31376707-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-cdc-announces-possible-hepatitis-a-exposure-at-oakland-restaurant-31376707-augusta-me.html Health and Fitness Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Project recognized by MEA for strong commitment to local schools AUGUSTA – Attorney General Aaron Frey congratulates the Civil Rights Team https://www.americantowns.com/news/attorney-generals-civil-rights-team-project-wins-golden-apple-award-31377104-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/attorney-generals-civil-rights-team-project-wins-golden-apple-award-31377104-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In visit to Somerset County, the Governor also visits Go Lab, Inc for an update on innovative work to establish the first wood fiber insulation https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-celebrates-grand-opening-of-the-good-crust-in-canaan-promotes-maine-jobs-plan-investments-to-strengthen-agricultural-businesses-in-rural-maine-31378326-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-celebrates-grand-opening-of-the-good-crust-in-canaan-promotes-maine-jobs-plan-investments-to-strengthen-agricultural-businesses-in-rural-maine-31378326-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Click Here to view the Thorndike Use of Deadly Force Incident on November 26, 2019 https://www.americantowns.com/news/thorndike-use-of-deadly-force-incident-november-26-2019-31379259-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/thorndike-use-of-deadly-force-incident-november-26-2019-31379259-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In visit to Penobscot County, the Governor also visits AIT Bridges, Compotech, Inc, and Somic America, leading Maine manufacturers Bangor, ME -- https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-promotes-free-community-college-at-eastern-maine-community-college-in-bangor-31379281-bangor-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-promotes-free-community-college-at-eastern-maine-community-college-in-bangor-31379281-bangor-me.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500