AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Danforth 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/danforth-me 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/danforth-me https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 15 May 2024 19:44:05 -0500 Maine Delegation, Governor Call on NOAA to Hold Additional Scoping Meetings for Lobstermen in Downeast Maine Washington, D.C. — U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-delegation-governor-call-on-noaa-to-hold-additional-scoping-meetings-for-lobstermen-in-downeast-maine-31475081-danforth-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-delegation-governor-call-on-noaa-to-hold-additional-scoping-meetings-for-lobstermen-in-downeast-maine-31475081-danforth-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Collins, Manchin Lead Bipartisan Effort to Designate November 2022 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month Washington, https://www.americantowns.com/news/collins-manchin-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-designate-november-2022-as-national-homeless-children-and-youth-awareness-month-31492305-danforth-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/collins-manchin-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-designate-november-2022-as-national-homeless-children-and-youth-awareness-month-31492305-danforth-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Collins, Shaheen and Schakowsky Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral International Violence Against Women Act Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators https://www.americantowns.com/news/collins-shaheen-and-schakowsky-lead-bipartisan-bicameral-international-violence-against-women-act-31506215-danforth-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/collins-shaheen-and-schakowsky-lead-bipartisan-bicameral-international-violence-against-women-act-31506215-danforth-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 More Than $66 Million for Maine Road and Pedestrian Safety Projects Secured by Senator Collins in Funding Bill Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Susan https://www.americantowns.com/news/more-than-66-million-for-maine-road-and-pedestrian-safety-projects-secured-by-senator-collins-in-funding-bill-31510718-danforth-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/more-than-66-million-for-maine-road-and-pedestrian-safety-projects-secured-by-senator-collins-in-funding-bill-31510718-danforth-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Collins, King, Golden Secure $1.6 Million to Help Stephens Memorial's Paramedic Service Renovate Facilities Congressionally-Directed Funds will https://www.americantowns.com/news/collins-king-golden-secure-16-million-to-help-stephens-memorials-paramedic-service-renovate-facilities-31510740-danforth-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/collins-king-golden-secure-16-million-to-help-stephens-memorials-paramedic-service-renovate-facilities-31510740-danforth-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor walks downtown Bath, stops by local businesses and encourages Maine people to shop local as part of visit to Sagadahoc County on May 16, 2022 https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-highlights-responsible-aquaculture-as-opportunity-to-create-jobs-strengthen-economy-and-promote-maine-seafood-31368351-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-highlights-responsible-aquaculture-as-opportunity-to-create-jobs-strengthen-economy-and-promote-maine-seafood-31368351-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Janet Mills on May 17th, congratulated Heart of Biddeford, a nonprofit organization focused on economic development and quality of life in https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-congratulates-heart-of-biddeford-on-national-recognition-31369236-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-congratulates-heart-of-biddeford-on-national-recognition-31369236-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Mills Donates IFW Pack to Maine GearShare Brunswick, MAINE — To promote outdoor recreation for Maine children, Governor Janet https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-applauds-maine-gearshare-in-brunswick-encourages-kids-to-enjoy-the-maine-outdoors-31369264-brunswick-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-applauds-maine-gearshare-in-brunswick-encourages-kids-to-enjoy-the-maine-outdoors-31369264-brunswick-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Governor also took a walking tour of downtown Gorham and visited a 4-H Learning Center in Bridgton as part of her visit to Cumberland County on https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-promotes-importance-of-expanding-child-care-during-visit-to-child-care-center-in-windham-31370159-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-promotes-importance-of-expanding-child-care-during-visit-to-child-care-center-in-windham-31370159-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Winning entries highlight this year’s ‘Tick Wise’ theme AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-cdc-congratulates-2022-lyme-disease-awareness-month-poster-contest-winners-31370174-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-cdc-congratulates-2022-lyme-disease-awareness-month-poster-contest-winners-31370174-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Augusta - The Maine Forest Service asks everyone to check cars, trucks, boats, bikes, ATVs, and other vehicles for wandering browntail moth (BTM) https://www.americantowns.com/news/stop-browntail-moth-hitchhikers-31371241-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/stop-browntail-moth-hitchhikers-31371241-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Wed, 15 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 Wed, 15 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 Wed, 15 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 Wed, 15 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 Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500