AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Detroit 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/detroit-me 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/detroit-me https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 15 May 2024 05:35:21 -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 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 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 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 Wed, 15 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 Wed, 15 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 Wed, 15 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 Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500