AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Bowdoinham 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/bowdoinham-me 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/bowdoinham-me https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 14 Jun 2024 01:53:34 -0500 Executive Order Directs State Agencies to Work Together to Ensure older Maine People Age in Healthy, Safe Communities With Dignity and Support https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-signs-executive-order-establishing-cabinet-on-aging-31386961-portland-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-signs-executive-order-establishing-cabinet-on-aging-31386961-portland-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the passing of Representative Jeffery Allen Gifford (R-Lincoln): “Representative https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-mourns-passing-of-representative-jeffery-allen-gifford-31386976-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-mourns-passing-of-representative-jeffery-allen-gifford-31386976-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Kingfield, MAINE – During a tour of the Maine Department of Transportation’s (MaineDOT) Maine Western Gateways Project in Kingfield on https://www.americantowns.com/news/at-maine-western-gateways-project-in-kingfield-governor-mills-highlights-importance-of-infrastructure-investments-in-strengthening-rural-maines-economy-31387869-kingfield-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/at-maine-western-gateways-project-in-kingfield-governor-mills-highlights-importance-of-infrastructure-investments-in-strengthening-rural-maines-economy-31387869-kingfield-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 U.S. CDC is investigating severe liver disease among children in most states, now including Maine AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-cdc-identifies-child-with-hepatitis-of-unknown-cause-31387876-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-cdc-identifies-child-with-hepatitis-of-unknown-cause-31387876-augusta-me.html Health and Fitness Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Maine among first states to provide postpartum coverage for a full year to improve maternal & child health Augusta, ME – Governor Janet https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-extension-of-mainecare-health-coverage-for-new-mothers-31388731-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-extension-of-mainecare-health-coverage-for-new-mothers-31388731-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Investment from Governor’s Jobs Plan will allow more Maine schools, towns, cities, and Tribal governments to reduce energy costs and create https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-and-efficiency-maine-announce-15-million-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan-initiative-to-cut-energy-costs-in-schools-and-public-buildings-31389725-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-and-efficiency-maine-announce-15-million-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan-initiative-to-cut-energy-costs-in-schools-and-public-buildings-31389725-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Here’s the latest Move Maine Forward Update from Team LePage! Our General Election campaign has begun, and we need your help to defeat Janet https://www.americantowns.com/news/move-maine-forward-update-june-2022-31391477-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/move-maine-forward-update-june-2022-31391477-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade: “This decision is a https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-on-supreme-court-decision-my-veto-pen-will-stand-in-the-way-of-any-effort-to-undermine-rollback-or-outright-eliminate-the-right-to-safe-and-legal-abortion-in-maine-31394636-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-on-supreme-court-decision-my-veto-pen-will-stand-in-the-way-of-any-effort-to-undermine-rollback-or-outright-eliminate-the-right-to-safe-and-legal-abortion-in-maine-31394636-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Delivering on a promise from her State of the State Address, Governor Mills will provide more than 1,000 middle and high school students with the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-maine-outdoor-learning-initiative-to-provide-maine-students-hands-on-outdoor-coastal-learning-experiences-this-summer-31395451-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-maine-outdoor-learning-initiative-to-provide-maine-students-hands-on-outdoor-coastal-learning-experiences-this-summer-31395451-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bond signed by Governor helps to nearly triples construction of new affordable housing units for Maine people Belfast, MAINE -- Governor Janet https://www.americantowns.com/news/in-belfast-governor-mills-tours-new-senior-housing-development-built-using-housing-bond-she-signed-in-2019-31396241-belfast-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/in-belfast-governor-mills-tours-new-senior-housing-development-built-using-housing-bond-she-signed-in-2019-31396241-belfast-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Mills Administration announced on June 28th, that the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has provided more than $100 million in https://www.americantowns.com/news/mills-administration-delivers-more-than-100-million-for-child-care-during-pandemic-announces-grants-to-incentivize-recreational-programs-to-become-licensed-child-care-facilities-31396271-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mills-administration-delivers-more-than-100-million-for-child-care-during-pandemic-announces-grants-to-incentivize-recreational-programs-to-become-licensed-child-care-facilities-31396271-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth: “The end of slavery was https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-statement-in-honor-of-juneteenth-31390778-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-statement-in-honor-of-juneteenth-31390778-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Grants build on cost-relief actions taken by Governor last week to help Maine’s iconic seafood industry Trenton, MAINE – Governor Mills https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-more-than-15-million-in-grants-through-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan-to-support-seafood-dealers-and-processors-31398038-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-more-than-15-million-in-grants-through-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan-to-support-seafood-dealers-and-processors-31398038-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Coverage for preventive and other dental care expands on July 1 as part of $45M investment in oral health AUGUSTA- The Mills Administration https://www.americantowns.com/news/mills-administration-launches-comprehensive-mainecare-dental-coverage-for-adults-and-boosts-rates-for-dental-providers-31398057-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mills-administration-launches-comprehensive-mainecare-dental-coverage-for-adults-and-boosts-rates-for-dental-providers-31398057-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUGUSTA – Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey expressed his disappointment on June 21st, with a United States Supreme Court decision, issued this https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-of-maine-attorney-general-aaron-frey-on-supreme-court-decision-in-carson-vs-makin-31392345-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-of-maine-attorney-general-aaron-frey-on-supreme-court-decision-in-carson-vs-makin-31392345-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500