Governor Janet Mills today signed legislation she introduced that would enhance public safety and strengthen Maine’s mental health system while respecting Maine’s longstanding outdoor traditions. The legislation, first announced by the…

Grants from Governor’s Jobs Plan will support efforts to stabilize, expand, and create co-working spaces for remote workers Governor Janet Mills today announced that her Administration has awarded $500,000 in grants through her Maine Jobs…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today on the six-month anniversary of the tragedy in Lewiston that claimed the lives of eighteen people and injured more than a dozen others: “Six months ago, the tightly woven fabric of…

Governor announces the State has begun its process to procure 3,000 MW of offshore wind energy by 2040, a milestone in Maine’s efforts to develop responsible offshore wind, stabilize energy costs, and drive investment and job growth across the…

Seven Maine businesses, nonprofits, and housing organizations receive grants for transportation initiatives to connect workers and employers in Aroostook, Franklin, York, Sagadahoc, and Androscoggin counties Governor Janet Mills today announced…

Governor Mills proclaims Monday, April 22 as Earth Day in Maine Governor Janet Mills April 22, 2024 issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day: “In an era shaped by environmental challenges that, can at times, seem…

Governor’s Energy Office to create statewide program to increase availability of clean, affordable solar energy to low-income households, reduce energy costs, and create good-paying jobs Governor Janet Mills April 22, 2024 announced that…

Governor Janet Mills April 22, 2024 signed LD 2007, An Act Regarding the Criminal Jurisdiction of Tribal Courts and to Extend the Time for the Penobscot Nation to Certify Its Agreement to Public Law 2023, Chapter 369. The legislation expands the…

Governor Janet Mills April 22, 2024 signed into law bipartisan legislation that will place a $25 million bond for Research, Development, and Commercialization on the Maine ballot this November. If approved by Maine voters, the measure (LD 416)…

Governor Janet Mills announced April 22, 2024 that she has signed into law the supplemental budget proposal passed by the Legislature last week. The proposal funds important public safety and mental health initiatives, strengthens storm response…

Governor Janet Mills April 22, 2024 signed into law bipartisan legislation that will place a $30 million bond on the November ballot to repair and enhance trails across the state. If Maine voters approve the ballot question, the measure (LD 1156)…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement after the Legislature passed the supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as approved by the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee with the $60 million proposed by the Governor to…

Funeral Services for Former Governor will be held April 19 in Portland Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide Friday April 19, in honor of former Maine Governor Joseph E.…

Governor Janet Mills April 18, 2024 directed her Administration to take the steps necessary to distribute the $60 million in storm relief as soon as the money becomes statutorily available. $50 million of the funding will be distributed in grants…

Governor Janet Mills announced April 15, 2024 that she will allow LD 1578, An Act to Adopt an Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United States by National Popular Vote, to become law without her signature. Under the legislation, Maine…

Dr. Briones, a Hampden native, was the first woman to lead the U.S. military’s global medical examiner service Governor Janet Mills announced April 12, 2024 that she has appointed retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Alice Briones, DO, to serve as…

Governor and Speaker push to move budget forward in waning days of legislative session Governor Janet Mills and Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross issued the following statements On April 11, 2024 calling for the Legislature’s…

The Mills Administration released the following statements today in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) finalized national drinking water standard for PFAS. “PFAS contamination threatens the health of our…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in honor of former Maine Governor Joseph E. Brennan, who passed away last night at the age of 89: “Maine and the nation have lost a great public servant, and I have lost a friend. Through…

With Maine impacted by a severe Nor’easter that has created hazardous travel conditions and widespread power outages, Governor Mills has directed all State of Maine offices to open on a delayed schedule tomorrow, Friday, April 5, 2024, at…

In anticipation of a severe storm expected to bring heavy snow, sleet, and high winds, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices closed tomorrow, Thursday, April 4, 2024. The Governor is urging Maine people to take appropriate…

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 25 governors committed to fighting climate change, has elected Governor Janet Mills to serve as its Co-Chair. Governor Mills and Washington Governor Jay Inslee were…

Following its meeting today, Maine’s nonpartisan Revenue Forecasting Committee (RFC) is expected to upgrade the State’s General Fund revenue forecast for the current biennium, which ends on June 30, 2023, by $223 million. It is also…

Overhaul of twenty-year old Pine Tree Development Zone program, crafted with the input of Maine business leaders, aims to tackle Maine’s workforce shortage & attract high-value industries Governor Janet Mills today announced legislation…

Governor Mills proposed and the Legislature approved the payments in the bipartisan supplemental budget to help facilities recover from the pandemic Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has issued $25 million in COVID-19…

Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day: "Addressing the first Earth Day gathering in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park on this day fifty-three years ago, Maine Senator Ed Muskie called for…

Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey released the following statements today after the Supreme Court issued a stay of the Texas mifepristone decision. The stay means that mifepristone remains accessible without restriction in all…

Governor donates $10,500 each to the Mitchell Institute, Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute, and Camp Susan Curtis Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has donated surplus funding from her inauguration to three Maine…

Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following statements today after the Supreme Court issued a temporary stay of the Texas mifepristone decision. As a result of a separate decision yesterday from a Federal Judge for…

Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following statements today on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision regarding mifepristone. Last night, the Fifth Circuit granted a partial stay pending appeal of last…

Intervention by Attorney General Frey ensures that Maine people will not be affected by the Texas or Fifth Circuit Court decisions surrounding mifepristone Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey announced tonight that mifepristone…

Federal grant will strengthen community supports and educational opportunities for young children through coordinated effort led by the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration will use…

Religious leaders, medical professionals, and reproductive health care experts praise bill from Governor Mills, Senate President Jackson and Speaker Talbot Ross to ensure that decisions about abortions are made by women & doctors, not…

Governor Janet Mills tonight praised an announcement by Attorney General Aaron Frey that he has joined 24 state attorneys generals in filing a multistate amicus brief urging the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to block last week’s ruling…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to a ruling tonight by Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas that would block FDA approval of mifepristone, a safe and effective…

Biden-Harris Administration’s “Investing in America” Tour to Spotlight Free Community College Initiative Proposed by Governor Mills Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement welcoming First Lady Jill Biden and U.S.…

Governor Janet Mills announced that she tested positive for COVID-19 today. The Governor received a positive result after experiencing a scratchy throat this morning. She will isolate for a minimum of five days, consistent with Maine and U.S.…

Governor Janet Mills today signed into law a $9.8 billion current services budget that will ensure the continued operations of State government for the next biennium. The Governor also signed a proclamation calling the Legislature back into session…

Governor Janet Mills today nominated Carolyn “Carrie” Gilbert of Cape Elizabeth, an expert on renewable energy policy and economics, to serve on the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC). For the past 15 years, Gilbert has worked at…

In case you missed it, Governor Mills’ Chief Legal Counsel, Jerry Reid, penned an op-ed in yesterday’s Maine Sunday Telegram outlining Governor Mills’ commitment to making continued progress with the Tribal Nations in Maine. In his…

Manchester, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today celebrated the upcoming opening of Everest Recovery Center, a new opioid use treatment and recovery facility in Manchester. The center is Everest’s second Maine location following the…

Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden announced today that President Biden has approved the State of Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for…

Governor Janet Mills has directed that the United States and State of Maine flags immediately be flown at half-staff until sunset today, Friday, March 17, 2023, throughout Penobscot and Hancock Counties in honor of late Holden Police Chief and…

With a winter storm forecasted to bring heavy snow and high winds that will create hazardous driving conditions across the state, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices closed tomorrow, March 14, 2023. “The storm…

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AUGUSTA, ME-- The Mills Administration announced on March 10th, that all $450 Winter Energy Relief Payments have been mailed. The Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) has processed and mailed the $450 payments to all…

Joined by members of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and others at the State House, Governor Janet Mills on March 10th, swore in Wayne R. Douglas as Associate Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Justice Douglas joins the Supreme Judicial…

Lawsuit accuses the FDA of ignoring more than a quarter century of science showing that mifepristone is extremely safe AUGUSTA – Attorney General Aaron Frey has joined a multistate federal lawsuit against the Food & Drug Administration…

Governor Janet Mills and Maine Maple Producers Association President Lyle Merrifield on March 6th, tapped the Blaine House Maple Tree ahead of the 40thAnnual Maine Maple Sunday Weekend later this month. The annual tradition sets the stage for Maine…

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Bath Iron Works, Robbins Lumber, Gagne Foods, and Timber HP will receive funding for transportation initiatives to build and retain their workforce Governor Janet Mills on March 1st, announced $1.6 million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan grant…

Investment will create or expand programming to equip students with real-world skills and experiences needed to enter and succeed in the workforce Norway, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills on Feb 27th, announced that four Career and Technical…

The Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap outlines strategies for Maine to benefit from offshore wind, while preserving Gulf of Maine communities, fisheries, and wildlife The Governor’s Energy Office on Feb 23rd, released the Maine Offshore Wind…

Acting Superintendent Timothy Schott announced approval of the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc.'s (NCCI) 2023 loss costs for Maine, filed 01/11/2023, which proposed an average loss cost decrease of 11.9%. The new NCCI loss costs go…

With a significant storm arriving this evening that is expected to bring heavy snow and sleet and create hazardous road conditions across the state, Governor Mills has directed all State of Maine offices closed tomorrow, February 23, 2023. …

Governor Janet Mills joined 19 fellow Governors today to launch the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, a multi-state coalition focused on protecting and expanding reproductive freedom. The nonpartisan alliance, open to all governors who support…

Governor Janet Mills today signed the supplemental budget into law. The Legislature overwhelmingly approved the measure last week by a vote of 113-21 in the House and 24-5 in the Senate. It earned the unanimous support of the Legislature’s…

Governor Janet Mills has requested that President Joe Biden issue a Major Disaster Declaration for several Maine counties in the wake of the severe winter storm that battered Maine in late December. In a letter to the President yesterday, Governor…

AUGUSTA – Attorney General Aaron Frey on Feb 15th, joined a multistate coalition, led by California and New York, in submitting comments in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) supplemental proposal to strengthen…

Leaders, advocates, and experts are praising new initiatives announced by Governor Janet Mills last night to address homelessness, tackle the opioid crisis, and increase clean energy. The Governor announced the initiatives during her State of the…

Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta, ME - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources seeks Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) applications…

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Coalition Argues that Revoking FDA Approval of Medication Abortion Would Endanger Lives Nationwide AUGUSTA – Attorney General Aaron Frey on Feb 10th, joined a multistate coalition to defend and protect safe access to medication abortion…

AUGUSTA- The risk for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) remains high in Maine, and backyard flock and commercial operators are urged to prevent contact between domestic and wild birds by bringing them indoors and ensuring their outdoor areas…

Deadly Force Review Panel - Consideration of an incident in Lewiston on 11/18/2020 at around 4:23 a.m. when Corporal Jeremy Somma of the Lewiston Police Department discharged his weapon at Joshua Boyd. Corporal Somma responded to a 911 call from a…

January 10, 2022 - Falmouth Use of Deadly Force Incident As required by 5 M.R.S. § 200-K, the Maine Deadly Force Review Panel submits the following report of the January 10, 2022, use of deadly force incident involving Corporal Ricci Cote of…

November 24, 2019 - Augusta Use of Deadly Force Incident As required by 5 M.R.S. § 200-K, the Maine Deadly Force Review Panel submits the following report of the use of deadly force incident in Augusta on November 24, 2019, involving Officer…

January 9, 2022 - Waldo Use of Deadly Force Incident As required by 5 M.R.S. § 200-K, the Maine Deadly Force Review Panel submits the following report of the January 9, 2022, use of deadly force incident involving Trooper Tyler Harrington of…

February 11, 2021 - Waterville Use of Deadly Force Incident As required by 5 M.R.S. § 200-K, the Maine Deadly Force Review Panel submits the following report of the February 11, 2021, use of deadly force incident involving Officer Paul Heath…

Introduction The Deadly Force Review Panel reports to the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary. In each report of the Panel’s review of a deadly force incident, the Panel offers carefully considered observations and recommendations…

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree today met with Governor Janet Mills at the U.S. Capitol. “There’s nothing more important than working together when it…

AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) closed its district office at 200 Main Street in Lewiston today due to water and electrical damage resulting from the extreme cold weather in the past few days. The office is…

Producers of delicious foods and beverages and highly saleable handmade items are strongly encouraged to apply to become Maine Building vendors Augusta, ME - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Agricultural Resource…

Governor Janet Mills and Maine emergency management officials are urging Maine people to prepare for the extreme winter cold expected this weekend and to exercise caution throughout it. Maine is forecast to experience a level of extreme cold…

Governor Janet Mills, Director of Opioid Response Gordon Smith, and Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services Jeanne Lambrew issued the following statements on the December 2022 overdose report released by the Maine Attorney…

Nonfarm wage and salary jobs increased by 3,000 to 645,100, the highest level on record; the unemployment rate was little changed at 3.7 percent; and labor force participation decreased to 58 percent, the lowest on record. Estimates derived from the…

The Employment Situation in Maine - October 2022 Preliminary estimates of nonfarm wage and salary jobs, derived from a survey of employer payrolls, and of unemployment and labor force participation, derived from a survey of households, provided…

*The decreasing number of births and the aging population that results from that continue to be the primary factors impacting the size of Maine's workforce.* AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Labors Center for Workforce Research and Information…

*The annual campaign's goal is for 100+ employers to hire 100+ veterans during 100 days.* AUGUSTA - Final results are in: a total of 186 veterans and military family members, including 40 women veterans, were hired during the 2022 Maine Hire-A-Vet…

In preparation for the new year, the Maine Department of Labor is reminding employers of upcoming labor law changes, such as updates to minimum wage and vacation payout. **Maine's Minimum Wage to Increase to $13.80 Per Hour in 2023** Pursuant to…

The Employment Situation in Maine - December 2022 Nonfarm wage and salary jobs decreased by 2,300 to 644,600, following a large upward revision to the November estimate. The number of jobs in December was the second highest on record. Unemployment…

*The Dept. of Labor is also hosting a series of webinars all week for employers.* Maine - This morning, Maine Dept. of Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman visited pre-apprenticeship students from Nokomis Regional High School at the Augusta Electrical…

Six Organizations to Receive "Industry Partnership" Awards Augusta, MAINE - The Mills Administration announced that six organizations have been awarded $3.5 million through Governor Mills' Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to develop initiatives that…

The Employment Situation in Maine - September 2022 Nonfarm wage and salary jobs increased by 1,600 and the unemployment rate increased to 3.3 percent in September. This news release presents estimates derived from two monthly surveys. The…

MAINE - Are you a job seeker and not sure what the next step in your career is, or an employer looking to expand your workforce? The Maine Department of Labor's CareerCenters, together with their partners, offer many services to help people find…

Augusta, ME - To draw increased attention to the risks presented to humans by the browntail moth (BTM), the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry announced February as Browntail Moth Awareness Month. Winter is the best time to spot,…

Governor Janet Mills announced on Feb 2nd, that, due to a generous $200,000 grant from Northeast Delta Dental, the Maine Veterans’ Dental Network (MVDN) will continue its dental services for Maine veterans who otherwise cannot afford…

Program seeks conservation and recreation projects on working forestland and in the Working Farmland Access and Protection Program. AUGUSTA - The Mills Administration announced its second call for proposals through the Land for Maine's Future…

Department of Administrative and Financial Services pivots to begin processing $450 Winter Energy Relief Payment; launches FAQ website AUGUSTA, ME -- The Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) announced on Jan 31st, that…

Governor Janet Mills announced on Jan 31st, that she will deliver the State of the Budget Address to a Joint Convention of the Legislature in the House Chamber on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The Governor was invited to deliver her…

Augusta, ME -Maine is forecast to experience a level of extreme cold temperatures that only occurs about once every decade. The National Weather Service (NWS) Offices in Gray and Caribou report wind chills are expected to remain well below zero…

Governor Janet Mills announced on Feb 1st, that she has nominated a veteran of the Maine state court system, Superior Court Justice Wayne R. Douglas, to serve as an Associate Justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Justice Douglas has served on…

Meg Garratt-Reed to head new independent agency established to analyze health care cost drivers and propose solutions for Maine people Governor Janet Mills announced on Jan 30th, that she has nominated Meg Garratt-Reed, Director of the Office of…

Mello has served as Acting CEO of FAME since February 2021 Governor Janet Mills on Jan 30th, nominated Carlos R. Mello of Camden to serve as CEO of the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME). Mello – who brings more than thirty-five years of…

Governor says 200,000 checks will be mailed per week moving forward Governor Janet Mills announced that the first round of $450 winter energy relief payments are being mailed to eligible Maine taxpayers today. The $450 Winter Relief Payments are…

AUGUSTA, ME - A quick moving storm is set to hit Maine late Wednesday evening into Thursday. The wintery mix of snow, rain, freezing rain, and ice will move south to north with higher snow totals expected to the north and west. The National Weather…

Liberty Bell Moving and Storage, Inc. Will Pay 125K After OAG Legal Action AUGUSTA – The Office of the Attorney General has entered into an agreement with Liberty Bell Moving and Storage Inc., and its owner, Kevin Finkenaur, after an OAG…

Consistent with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered the United States and the State of Maine flags lowered to half-staff statewide through Thursday, January 26, 2023 in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific…

Maine Emergency Management Agency AUGUSTA, ME - Maine will see its first significant snowfall of the year as several inches of snow is forecast across much of the state beginning late Thursday evening with light snowfall lasting into Friday night.…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on Jan 16th, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “Through his life and deeds, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us that progress requires participation, and that…

Inspired by the experience of Yarmouth resident Dana Pierce, legislation seeks to ensure that Maine people are able to access reproductive health care they need, when they need it Governor Janet Mills, Senate President Troy Jackson, and House…

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Leaders, advocates, and experts from across Maine are praising the Governor’s new biennial budget proposal. The proposal, unveiled by the Governor yesterday, builds on the significant progress achieved under her last budget by continuing her…

Shah to serve as Principal Deputy Director at the Federal agency beginning in March Governor Janet Mills announced on Jan 12th, that Nirav D. Shah, Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), has been appointed…

The proposal – which is balanced, does not raise taxes and leaves the Rainy Day Fund untouched – continues the Governor’s free community college initiative & invests in health care, housing, and infrastructure Governor Janet…

Elizabeth Gattine of Westbrook also appointed as coordinator of Governor’s Cabinet on Aging in Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Governor Janet Mills on Jan 10th, announced that she has appointed Ryan Fecteau of…

Second round of Pandemic Recovery for an Innovative Maine Economy (PRIME) Fund focused on supports that help startup companies scale and grow Governor Janet Mills announced on Jan 10th, that 16 Maine organizations have been awarded $5.6 million…

Supreme Court Declines to Review Lower Court Decision in Spectrum Northeast, LLC. v. Frey AUGUSTA – On Jan 9th, the United States Supreme Court declined to review a challenge to Maine’s first-in-the-nation consumer protection law…

Open enrollment ends in five days for coverage in 2023 AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is urging Maine residents who lack affordable health insurance to sign up by the deadline of Sunday, January 15, for a…

Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta, ME - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) on Jan 5th, announced the opening of its 2023 Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW) Visiting Artist Program…

Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) Director Andy Cutko announced a record set during 2022 for camping nights. During 2022,…

Declaring that “hope is very much alive” in Maine, Governor Janet Mills this evening took the oath office to inaugurate her second term as Governor of Maine. “It is the highest privilege of my life to serve as your Governor,…

Measure provides $450 checks and other supports to ensure Maine people can stay safe and warm this winter Just hours after it earned strong, bipartisan support from the Maine Legislature, Governor Janet Mills on Jan 4th, signed legislation…

Governor Janet Mills announced on Dec 30th, that her Inaugural Celebration – which will take place on Thursday, January 5th from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center – will feature entertainment from Maine-based musicians as well…

The inauguration will feature original poetry readings and musical performances Governor Janet Mills announced on Dec 28th, the complete program for her inauguration next Wednesday, January 4, 2023. The inauguration will feature the reading of…

Major William Ross, Operations Major for the Maine State Police, is a 20-year veteran of the force Governor Janet Mills announced on Dec 28th, that she will nominate Major William “Bill” Ross, a more than 24-year veteran of law…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the temporary Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee’s unanimous vote last night to recommend passage of the Winter Emergency Energy Relief Plan: “I thank the members of…

Governor Janet Mills and the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are urging Maine people to prepare for rain, high winds, coastal flooding, and freezing temperatures ahead of the major incoming winter storm. MEMA is coordinating preparedness…

With a major winter storm expected to bring rain, high winds, coastal flooding, and freezing temperatures that will create hazardous conditions, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices closed on, December 23, 2022. “We…

Appropriations omnibus contains regulatory pause for lobster industry secured by Governor Mills, Maine Congressional Delegation Governor Janet Mills on Dec 23rd, issued the following statement after Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement urging Maine people to continue to exercise caution amid Dec 23rd’s winter storm: “The State Emergency Operations Center is closely monitoring the storm, and the State is coordinating…

Basic precautions and supports can promote physical and mental health during a time of reflection, gatherings, and travel AUGUSTA -- The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is encouraging Maine people to take simple steps to…

The Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan is Governor Mills’ plan, approved by the Legislature, to invest nearly $1 billion in federal American Rescue Plan funds to improve the lives of Maine people and families, help businesses, create good-paying…

The regulatory pause was authored by Sens. Collins, King and Reps. Pingree, Golden and supported by Governor Mills Washington, D.C. – On Dec 20th, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden,…

With heavy snow expected across much of Maine on Dec 16th afternoon, Governor Janet Mills has directed the early closure of all State of Maine offices on, Friday, December 16, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. “Maine Emergency Management Agency is working…

Inaugural Celebration to be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 The Inauguration of Governor Janet T. Mills will take place on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta. The Maine Constitution prescribes that…

As Legislature considers energy relief, Governor takes executive action to deliver heating aid to low-income, older Maine people Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to Senate President Troy Jackson and House Speaker…

Maine Emergency Management Agency AUGUSTA, MAINE - The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) staff, partner agencies, and utility companies are coordinating preparedness efforts in advance of the incoming snowstorm. The National Weather…

Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan initiative – matched with other Federal funding – will expand training and career opportunities for doctors, nurses, social workers, and other health professionals Governor Janet Mills announced on Dec…

Dec 15th, is the last day to enroll to avoid a gap in coverage in 2023 Governor Mills is reminding Maine residents who lack affordable health coverage that tomorrow, December 15, 2022, is the deadline to sign up through CoverME.gov, Maine’s…

Requests focus on projects of statewide significance, community conservation, and working forests. AUGUSTA - The Mills Administration announced two new calls for proposals through the Lands for Maine's Future Program (LMF). The requests are for…

During a ceremony held on Dec 12th, at The Blaine House, Governor Janet Mills presented four Maine businesses with her Governor’s Award for Business Excellence. Since 1991, the annual award has recognized and celebrated Maine businesses with…

Brings total recoveries from drug industry to more than $50 billion AUGUSTA - Attorney General Aaron Frey on Dec 12th, announced that a multistate coalition of attorneys general have finalized agreements with pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens to…

Still time to get protected with the flu shot AUGUSTA, ME -- Maine is experiencing a sharp increase in seasonal influenza (flu) activity statewide. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) reminds residents and visitors to…

Second Round of Forestry Recovery Initiative Builds upon $6 Million Already Awarded Governor Janet Mills announced on Dec 9th, that 19 Maine forestry companies have been awarded grants totaling $14 million from the final round of the Forest…

13 Attorneys General File an Amicus Brief to Fight Healthcare Discrimination Against Transgender People AUGUSTA – Attorney General Aaron Frey has joined a coalition of 13 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of Fain…

Governor Janet Mills released the following statement on the Senate Republicans’ rejection of the Emergency Winter Heating Relief Plan. The Plan, negotiated with Republicans and Democratic leadership in the Legislature over the past several…

The plan proposes sending $450 checks to Maine people, supplementing home heating assistance and emergency fuel programs, and funding emergency short-term housing to avoid homelessness during winter months Governor Janet Mills on Dec 6th, unveiled…

Governor Janet Mills released the following statement on the Senate Republicans’ rejection of the Emergency Winter Heating Relief Plan. The Plan, negotiated with Republicans and Democratic leadership in the Legislature over the past several…

The plan proposes sending $450 checks to Maine people, supplementing home heating assistance and emergency fuel programs, and funding emergency short-term housing to avoid homelessness during winter months Governor Janet Mills today unveiled the…

The show returns to the Augusta Civic Center and aims to meet farmer demand for learning, planning, and networking. AUGUSTA, ME - The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Agricultural Trades Show, the state's largest…

Communications Director Scott Ogden to Serve as Deputy Chief of Staff, DECD Spokesman Goodman to Join Governor’s Office as Deputy Press Secretary Governor Janet Mills announced on Dec 5th, that her longtime spokeswoman Lindsay Crete will…

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Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement regarding the forthcoming emergency winter heating relief plan: “The Legislature and I share a commitment to providing financial relief to Maine people to help them remain safe and secure…

Brief Filed in Support of Teacher at a North Carolina Catholic High School Terminated After Announcing Plans to Marry his Same-Sex Partner AUGUSTA - Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey joined a coalition of`18 attorneys general in filing a brief in…

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services announced today, the award of $13.8 million by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) to invest in Maine’s critical public health infrastructure and…

Record Clean Energy Investments Achieved Since State’s Climate Action Plan, Maine Won’t Wait, Was Released in 2020 Waterville, ME – Governor Janet Mills announced on Dec 1st, that she will invest $5.4 million in State and Federal…

Governor says she looks forward to reviewing recommendations and asks Advisory Council to continue meeting on a regular basis moving forward The Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma, established by Governor Janet Mills through an Executive…

Joins Maine CDC to unveil five-year HIV prevention and care plan Governor Mills on Dec 1st, joined the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) in observing the 34th Annual World AIDS Day. Governor Mills issued a proclamation…

Augusta, ME - The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) says brace for a slippery morning drive and asks the public to be vigilant in preparing for this evening's rain and windstorm. The National Weather Service offices in Gray and Caribou report…

Following its meeting on Nov 29th, Maine’s nonpartisan Revenue Forecasting Committee (RFC) is expected to upgrade the State’s General Fund revenue forecast by approximately $282.8 million for the current biennium, which ends June 2023.…

Augusta, MAINE - Pursuant to federal law, Governor Janet Mills has ordered the United States and State of Maine Flags to be lowered to half-staff on, November 29, 2022 in honor of the passing of United States Representative Donald McEachin from…

Augusta, ME - Maine Animal Health officials with the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) remind commercial and backyard flock owners to keep birds indoors to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). On…

Maine Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, and Governor Janet Mills today released the following statement after Whole Foods Market said it would stop selling Maine lobster nationwide: “We…

AUGUSTA -- The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) is recognizing November as National Adoption Month by highlighting the vital role that adoptive parents play in creating safe and stable…

Save time and money by sending healthy plant material and knowing shipping and labeling requirements. AUGUSTA - Many Maine residents' holiday celebrations are incomplete without decorating with Maine-grown wreaths, trees, and other decorative…

Strategic investments by Governor Mills will reduce unemployment taxes in 2023 The Mills Administration announced on Nov 17th, that many Maine businesses will see a significant reduction in unemployment taxes next year thanks to strategic…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on Nov 16th, on the new standard offer electricity supply rates for 2023: “The standard offer prices accepted by the PUC are the direct result of Maine’s overreliance on fossil fuels,…

Activists with an axe to grind have weaponized the court system and the Endangered Species Act,” say the Maine Congressional Delegation and Governor Mills in a statement PORTLAND, ME – Maine Senators Susan Collins and Angus King,…

AUGUSTA – Attorney General Aaron Frey on Nov 15th, announced that Maine along with 39 other attorneys general, has reached a $391.5 million multistate settlement with Google over its location tracking practices relating to Google Account…

Senator Collins was a member of the core group of 10 Senators who negotiated the infrastructure package Mills Administration launches new website to track new infrastructure progress and projects across the state To mark the one-year anniversary…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement recognizing Veterans Day: “On Nov 11th, we pause to honor the dedication and sacrifice of those who have served Maine and the nation in the U.S. Armed Forces. From the 20th Maine’s…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to an announcement by Sappi that it will invest approximately $418 million to convert its No. 2 Paper Machine at the Somerset Mill in Skowhegan to manufacture packaging and specialty…

Experian and T-Mobile Agree to Improve Data Protection Practices AUGUSTA – Attorney General Aaron Frey announced on Nov 7th, that Maine, along with a coalition of other attorneys general, has obtained two multistate settlements with…

Governor Janet Mills on Nov 2nd, praised an announcement by LP Building Solutions, a Tennessee-based manufacturer of engineered wood building products, that it will invest approximately $400 million to expand its LP Houlton facility to manufacture…

More Maine people than ever will be eligible for help paying for Marketplace insurance in 2023 AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced on Nov 1st, that Maine people can now visit CoverME.gov, Maine's…

With the deadline to file a 2021 income tax return closed, the Mills Administration announced on Nov 1st, that 850,010 relief checks have been sent to Maine taxpayers across the state. The $850 inflation relief checks – or $1700 for the…

The Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan is Governor Mills’ plan, approved by the Legislature, to invest nearly $1 billion in federal American Rescue Plan funds to improve the lives of Maine people and families, help businesses, create good-paying…

AUGUSTA, ME - The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources announced Michelle Webb as Director of the Agricultural Resource Development Division (ARD). As the new ARD Director, Michelle…

American Rescue Plan Act funds build on historic investments to strengthen child care for working families Governor Janet Mills announced on Oct 26th, that the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will award nearly $5.5 million to…

Governor also visits newly dedicated Sukeforth Family Sports Center Waterville, Maine – Governor Janet Mills on Oct 21st, visited small businesses in Waterville and was briefed by municipal leaders on an $11.2 million partnership with Colby…

AUGUSTA— The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced on Oct 20th, that it has issued $25 million to Maine hospitals in the latest round of funding to support their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and address ongoing…

Career Exploration program to connect 6,000 young people with paid opportunities at Maine employers to strengthen Maine’s workforce Bath, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills on Oct 20th, announced the Maine Career Exploration program, a…

CDC Votes To Deprive Parental Choice With Help of Janet Mills Staff Member. On Oct 20th, the U.S. CDC advisers approved adding COVID-19 shots to vaccine schedules used by states to create mandates on our children. I have always believed that…

Bangor and Brewer, MAINE — Governor Janet Mills announced the opening of a $5 million grant program through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan on Oct 19th, to strengthen Maine entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses. This program…

More than 2,900 Maine small businesses to receive a one-time utility account credit funded through the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to offset energy costs Governor Janet Mills announced on Oct 18th, that 2,919 Maine small…

Waterville, Maine – Governor Janet Mills today visited small businesses in Waterville and was briefed by municipal leaders on an $11.2 million partnership with Colby College and MaineDOT to upgrade the city’s downtown infrastructure.…

Recent federal changes make coverage more affordable for Maine individuals and families as Open Enrollment approaches on Nov. 1, 2022 AUGUSTA— The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of the Health Insurance…

Sanford, MAINE?– During a visit to Sanford on Oct 17th, Governor Janet Mills highlighted a new $34 million partnership between the City of Sanford and the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) that will revitalize the city’s…

Career Exploration program to connect 6,000 young people with paid opportunities at Maine employers to strengthen Maine’s workforce Bath, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced the Maine Career Exploration program, a $25 million,…

Bucksport, MAINE — During a visit to Bucksport on Oct 14th, Governor Janet Mills visited two local seafood processing businesses who received grants awarded through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to upgrade their infrastructure.…

With Federal forecasts expecting energy prices to remain high this winter, the Governor’s Energy Office has updated its winter heating resource guide to help Maine people and families take action to save money, improve their home’s…

AUGUSTA – Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey announced on Oct 12th, that he has joined a multistate coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) interim final rule…

During Tour of Gorham Middle School, Sec. Vilsack Applauds Free School Meal Program Gorham, MAINE — Governor Janet Mills welcomed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to Maine Tuesday, showcasing the state’s new universal free…

Governor also donates $100,000 from Contingent Account to Lobstermen’s Association to support ongoing legal battles On Oct 11th, Governor Janet Mills directed the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) to file a motion to expedite the…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day: “On Oct 10th, our state honors the earliest stewards of the land we are fortunate to call home. For thousands of years, the Indigenous peoples of…

First time in at least two decades that Maine is forecasted to meet its financial obligations, as approved by Maine voters and state lawmakers. Two significant reports this week show that Maine is prepared to withstand significant economic…

Augusta, ME - The Mills Administration has named Elizabeth (Beth) Fuller Valentine as the new PFAS Fund Director and announced the list of appointed members to serve on the newly established PFAS Fund Advisory Committee. The $60 million PFAS Fund,…

Governor Janet Mills on Oct 5th, announced that she fully supports a move by Maine’s Congressional Delegation to introduce legislation to block federal taxpayer funds from going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood…

The Mills Administration also intervened in Maine PUC proceeding to oppose a similar rate increase filed by Central Maine Power At the direction of Governor Janet Mills, the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) on Oct 4th, intervened in opposition…

Funding Follows Push By Governor Mills Governor Janet Mills on Sep 30th, praised Congressional passage of a federal appropriations package containing $1 billion in emergency supplemental funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program…

Finance Authority of Maine Accepting Applications October 4 Through December 3, 2022 Governor Janet Mills announced that the Finance Authority of Maine will begin accepting applications for $58 million in forgivable small business loans through…

Projects Include Historic Conservation of Deer Wintering Habitat at Reed Deadwater Governor Janet Mills today announced 12 Land for Maine’s Future conservation projects across the State of Maine which will protect working lands and wildlife…

Deer ticks pose risk for Lyme and other diseases through November AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) urges Maine people and visitors to take precautions against tick bites this fall. Maine…

New “Respite for ME” pilot program provides $2,000 grants to Maine people caring for a loved one with dementia or a disability Governor Janet Mills announced on Sep 28th, “Respite for ME”, a $5.1 million initiative of her…

Augusta, ME -- The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced on Sep 26th, that Maine people may now order free COVID-19 tests once a month through Project Access COVID Tests (Project ACT). Households in Maine may place one order…

AUGUSTA— The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is issuing $11 million this month to providers of home and community-based services (HCBS) in the latest round of support to help Maine people living with disabilities remain in…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to Pixelle’s announcement on Sep 20th, that it will close the paper mill in Jay: “The CEO of Pixelle, Tim Hess, called me earlier on Sep 20th, to share the sad news of…

High-quality education available to students statewide in robotics, programming, coding, and other key technologies Governor Janet Mills on announced the launch of a new Maine Department of Education (DOE) initiative that will provide every…

Maine’s uninsured rate experienced the largest decline in the nation in recent years, Governor Janet Mills announced on Sep 19, 2022. The Governor highlighted a new report (PDF) from the U.S. Census Bureau showing that Maine’s…

Second Round of Grants Build on $6 Million Already Awarded Newry, MAINE – During the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Maine Forest Products Council on Sep 19th, Governor Janet Mills announced $14 million in grant funding is now available for…

Governor Janet Mills announced on Sep 19th, that her Administration stands by the Maine Lobstermen’s Association’s appeal of the recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in Maine Lobstermen’s…

Applications are being accepted by the Dept. of Economic & Community Development now through Friday, October 21 Governor Janet Mills on Sep 14th, announced that the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is now accepting…

Governor Janet Mills on Sep 13th, sent a letter (PDF) to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo urging her to provide the time and tools necessary for Maine’s lobster industry to make meaningful contributions during the next phase of rulemaking…

Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Two dozen businesses and organizations set to represent and promote all Maine has to offer. Augusta, ME - Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) Commissioner…

In accordance with a ">https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/09/09/a-proclamation-on-patriot-day-and-national-day-of-service-and-remembrance-2022/"> directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills directed that…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on Sep 8th, night blasting a decision from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia siding with the National Marine Fisheries Services in Maine Lobstermen’s Association v National…

The Maine leaders lay out clear facts that rebut Seafood Watch’s irresponsible decision which relies on “guilty until proven innocent” reasoning Portland, MAINE – Senator Angus King, Governor Janet Mills, Senator Susan…

Augusta, MAINE - In accordance with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of Queen Elizabeth's interment and issued…

Portland, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills on Sep 8th, highlighted savings that Maine small businesses and their employees are receiving through her Small Business Health Insurance Premium Relief Program.The program, an initiative of the…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement following the passing of Queen Elizabeth: “Queen Elizabeth served with dignity and grace across her historic seventy year reign. On behalf of the people of Maine, I offer our deepest…

Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta, ME - The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Municipal Planning Assistance Program (MPAP) is seeking applications for a new round of Coastal Community Grants…

Governor Janet Mills on Sep 6th, slammed Seafood Watch’s designation of lobster caught in the Gulf of Maine as on the “red list” of seafood to be avoided. Governor Mills issued the following statement in response: “Seafood…

AUGUSTA - Attorney General Aaron Frey announced on Sep 6th, a $438.5 million agreement in principle between JUUL Labs and 33 states and territories resolving a two-year bipartisan investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and…

Telecommunication Providers Drop Lawsuit After Key Procedural Losses AUGUSTA – On Friday, the nation’s largest telecommunication providers dropped a federal lawsuit challenging a Maine law limiting internet service…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in honor of Labor Day: “This Labor Day, as we reflect on the contributions of working men and women across Maine and the leaders, lawmakers, and labor advocates who have advanced the…

Governor Janet Mills today slammed Seafood Watch’s designation of lobster caught in the Gulf of Maine as on the “red list” of seafood to be avoided. Governor Mills issued the following statement in response: “Seafood Watch…

Maine successfully reverses trend of increasing health insurance premiums for many small businesses and reduces proposed increase in premiums in individual market as health insurers’ rates are finalized for 2023 plan year Governor Janet…

Augusta, ME - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced nearly $560,000 in the Fiscal Year 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funding to Maine. This USDA grant will help the Maine…

$150 million investment already resulting in the manufacture of new siding that will increase company’s consumption of local, sustainably sourced fiber New Limerick, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills on Aug 31st, attended a celebration…

Federal funding is part of a slate of actions from the Mills Administration this summer and fall to support Maine people with SUD through strengthened Opioid Health Homes, support for parents, and naloxone distribution Governor Janet Mills…

Funding now available from Governor’s Jobs Plan for smaller communities to reduce energy costs and create savings for taxpayers Norridgewock, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills and Efficiency Maine on Aug 30th, announced the availability…

Cities, towns, and tribal governments in Maine may apply for funding for local climate efforts in support of State’s climate action plan, Maine Won’t Wait Governor Janet Mills on Aug 29th, announced the availability of the next…

Upgrades funded by Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Gov. Mills with Rep. Hepler, Sen. Vitelli, Phippsburg resident Deb Stockwell, and DACF staff, including Commissioner Amanda Beal and Bureau of Parks and Lands Director Andy…

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Newly-acquired helicopter replaces one that was more than 50 years old Old Town, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills on Aug 23rd, unveiled the State's newly acquired Bell 407 helicopter that will be used by the Maine Forest Service (MFS) to…

The Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Program delivers vital grant funding to enhance agriculture and food processing infrastructure in Maine Lisbon Falls, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills on Aug 19th, announced nearly $20 million in…

Joins bipartisan coalition of 24 attorneys general in effort to prevent unwarranted displacement of Native American children from their tribal communities AUGUSTA – Attorney General Aaron Frey has joined a bipartisan coalition of 24…

Old Town, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today unveiled the State's newly acquired Bell 407 helicopter that will be used by the Maine Forest Service (MFS) to fight forest fires and assist in search and rescue missions. The helicopter was…

Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA - The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) recently released the new Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor…

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$2.7 Million in Federal Student Debt Owed by Maine Borrowers to be Discharged AUGUSTA – Attorney General Aaron Frey has announced that as part of an action by the U.S. Department of Education, Maine students of ITT Technical Institute…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on Aug 17th night on the agreement reached by MaineHealth and Anthem: “I look forward to reviewing the details of this agreement, but I welcome that it will preserve access to health care…

AUGUSTA – Attorney General Aaron Frey has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general, led by California, in filing an amicus brief in opposition to an Alabama law, Senate Bill 184 (SB 184), criminalizing evidence-based and medically accepted…

AUGUSTA, Maine - The National Park Service (NPS) notified the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) that it has earned a $500,000 grant to rehabilitate the Colburn House State Historic Site. Andy Cutko, DACF Bureau of Parks and…

The next phase of grantmaking will expand access to child care and employment opportunities by assisting providers with brick-and-mortar costs for building and expanding child care centers AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Health and…

Lewiston, ME – Governor Janet Mills on Aug 16th, visited Bourgeois Guitars and Quoddy in Lewiston to learn about how new economic recovery grants awarded through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan are helping two iconic Maine businesses…

New Bridge to Provide Critical Connection Between Madawaska, Maine and Edmundston, New Brunswick Madawaska, MAINE – During a visit to Madawaska, Governor Janet Mills on Aug 15th, toured the Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge…

Fort Kent, Maine — In celebration of the many contributions of the Acadian people to the State of Maine, Governor Janet Mills and the Maine State Library announced on Aug 15th, two new initiatives to digitize historical records pertaining to…

Madawaska, Fort Kent, Van Buren, and Presque Isle are set to begin planning phase of MaineDOT’s Village Partnership Initiative this fall Presque Isle, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills on Aug 15th, convened a meeting with municipal…

The Governor follows through on a promise to have her Energy Office fight an increase Following a directive from Governor Janet Mills, the Governor’s Energy Office on Aug 11th, intervened in opposition to Central Maine’s…

The Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan is Governor Mills’ plan, approved by the Legislature, to invest nearly $1 billion in federal American Rescue Plan funds to improve the lives of Maine people and families, help businesses, create good-paying…

Governor Mills & the Legislature increased revenue sharing every year since 2019, helping offset the need to increase property taxes to deliver municipal services Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced on Aug 8th, that her…

Governor Mills proposed and the Legislature approved the payments as part of bipartisan budget to help facilities recover from the pandemic Governor Janet Mills announced on Aug 4th, that her Administration has issued $25 million in one-time…

More than $1 Billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to be Invested to Increase Access to High-Speed Internet for People Living in Small Towns Across the Nation Washington, DC – U.S. Department of Agriculture…

Governor calls on Versant to not file the rate request; says if they do, she will direct Energy Office to intervene in opposition and that PUC should reject it Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills on Aug 4th, announced her opposition to…

Augusta, ME -- Governor Janet Mills released the following statement on Aug 3rd, in response to a new Federal report showing Maine’s uninsured rate dropped nearly 5 percentage points among those eligible for Medicaid expansion from 2018 to…

AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration announced on Aug 3rd, that Maine people may now reorder free COVID-19 test kits through Project Access COVID Tests (ACT), a partnership between the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and The…

Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta - On August 2nd, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources Director Nancy McBrady announced Ronda Steciuk as the…

The Maine Technology Institute’s “Prime” program made 174 awards to companies to aid recovery from the pandemic, invest in new products and business lines, attract new customers, and sustain long-term growth. Governor Janet…

Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA - The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) has joined the Portland Museum of Art (PMA) and L.L.Bean in exhibiting over two dozen…

In letter to federal officials, Governor stresses Low Income Heating Assistance Program must expand to meet needs of more Maine people amid record prices for home heating fuel. With high prices for home heating fuel expected to persist into…

New grants will support projects that protect public health, create jobs and reduce costs on taxpayers During a visit to the town of Rumford on July 25th, Governor Janet Mills announced that she is awarding $22 million through her Maine Jobs…

Risk to the general public remains low as Maine joins 44 other states in reporting cases AUGUSTA— The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has identified a case of monkeypox in Maine, the first case reported in the…

With Maine’s wild blueberry harvest season now underway, Governor Janet Mills declared August 6-7, 2022, as Maine’s Second annual Wild Blueberry Weekend. The Governor made the announcement during a celebration at the Blaine House on…

New program administered by the Finance Authority of Maine will provide $58 million in forgivable loans to Maine small businesses Governor Janet Mills is dedicating $58 million through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to provide forgivable…

Governor Janet Mills announced on July 20th, that she is providing up to $1.6 million through her Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan to expand opportunities for training health care professionals and medical providers in rural communities, further…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement congratulating author, athlete, and retired Army Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans of Brunswick, who also serves as one of the Governor’s Aides-de-camp, on being presented with the Pat…

New nationally designed three-digit dialing code is an easy-to-remember connection to help for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis AUGUSTA -- The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced on July 18th, the launch of…

Cities and towns across Maine will use grants to improve local resilience against climate effects such as flooding, rising sea levels, and extreme storms. Governor Janet Mills announced on July 19th, that 13 communities in Maine will receive…

AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) urges Mainers to take steps to limit exposure to rabies from bats. Bats are most active in Maine from late July into early September, however bat exposures can occur…

“Grow Maine” initiative through the Finance Authority of Maine will offer Maine entrepreneurs greater financing options to sustain or expand their business Governor Janet Mills on July 18th, praised the U.S. Treasury…

Maine’s State Innovation Waiver – part of Governor Mills’ 2020 health reform law – implements first-in-the-nation innovations to stabilize the market and hold down costs Governor Janet Mills announced on July 15th, that…

Beginning in 2023, the State of Maine and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will gift a book to children birth to five years old every month, free of charge to families through funding shared by Dolly, the state of Maine and local community…

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$110 million awarded from American Rescue Plan will complement funding from Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to support work to achieve Governor’s 2024 Connectivity Goal Portland, ME – Governor Janet Mills on July…

Portland, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden issued the following statement on July 13th, in response to the First Circuit Court of…

Governor Janet Mills on July 8th, announced appointments to the permanent Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma. The Council, established by an Executive Order signed by the Governor, will work to ensure that survivors of harassment or assault…

In accordance with a directive"> https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/07/05/proclamation-on-honoring-the-victims-of-the-tragedy-in-highland-park-illinois/"> directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills has…

Governor Janet Mills this afternoon signed an Executive Order to further safeguard access to abortion in Maine and to protect Maine health care providers who provide reproductive health care and their patients in the wake of the U.S. Supreme…

Department reminds everyone to use local or heat treated firewood and announces Emergency Order expansion to slow the spread of emerald ash borer. AUGUSTA - The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Maine Forest Service…

Governor Janet Mills and State Treasurer Henry Beck announced on July 1st, that Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings, global companies that analyze and issue reports of credit worthiness, have affirmed their strong credit…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v. EPA: “This flawed and shortsighted decision is an offense to Maine people. It undermines one of our…

Grants build on cost-relief actions taken by Governor last week to help Maine’s iconic seafood industry Trenton, MAINE – Governor Mills announced on June 29th, that her Administration is awarding more than $15 million to 107 Maine…

Coverage for preventive and other dental care expands on July 1 as part of $45M investment in oral health AUGUSTA- The Mills Administration announced on June 29th, that it is expanding MaineCare dental coverage for adults and increasing…

Despite U.S. Supreme Court decision, national coalition of 22 attorneys general emphasize that abortion remains safe and legal in states across the country AUGUSTA – Attorney General Aaron Frey and a national coalition of 22 attorneys…

Bond signed by Governor helps to nearly triples construction of new affordable housing units for Maine people Belfast, MAINE -- Governor Janet Mills on June 27th, toured Penobscot Landing in Belfast, a new 25-unit senior housing development…

The Mills Administration announced on June 28th, that the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has provided more than $100 million in Federal funding for child care during the pandemic, a milestone that represents more than three…

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 opportunity for outdoor learning experiences this summer Augusta, MAINE – Delivering on a…

Governor Mills delivers on March proposal to tackle immediate behavioral health needs in Maine communities AUGUSTA— The Mills Administration announced on June 24th, that it has begun issuing one-time payments to eligible Maine behavioral…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade: “This decision is a fundamental assault on women’s rights and on reproductive freedom that will do nothing to…

Mills Administration will use Federal funds to reimburse commercial fishermen, dealers, processors, and aquaculturists for the cost of their 2022 licenses Augusta, MAINE – Amid high costs, Governor Janet Mills announced on June 23rd, that…

AUGUSTA – Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey expressed his disappointment on June 21st, with a United States Supreme Court decision, issued this morning, striking down a Maine law prohibiting religious schools from receiving public funds.…

Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth: “The end of slavery was made possible by the courage and sacrifice of nearly 200,000 former enslaved and free African Americans…

Investment from Governor’s Jobs Plan will allow more Maine schools, towns, cities, and Tribal governments to reduce energy costs and create savings for taxpayers Governor Janet Mills and Efficiency Maine on June 17th, announced the launch…

Maine among first states to provide postpartum coverage for a full year to improve maternal & child health Augusta, ME – Governor Janet Mills announced on June 16th, that her Administration will extend postpartum Medicaid health care…

Kingfield, MAINE – During a tour of the Maine Department of Transportation’s (MaineDOT) Maine Western Gateways Project in Kingfield on June 14th, Governor Janet Mills highlighted the importance of infrastructure investments in…

U.S. CDC is investigating severe liver disease among children in most states, now including Maine AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has identified a Maine child who was treated for hepatitis with…

Executive Order Directs State Agencies to Work Together to Ensure older Maine People Age in Healthy, Safe Communities With Dignity and Support Portland, ME – Fulfilling a promise from her State of the State Address, Governor Janet Mills…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the passing of Representative Jeffery Allen Gifford (R-Lincoln): “Representative Gifford was a dedicated public servant,” said Governor Janet Mills. “A hard working man…

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the passing of former State Representative Sherry F. Huber: “I am deeply saddened to learn of Sherry’s passing,” said Governor Janet Mills. “She was a friend, a…

AUGUSTA – The Office of the Attorney General has successfully prosecuted an online e-cigarette retailer for tobacco sales in contravention of Maine law requiring all tobacco products be sold in face-to-face transactions. Retailers are…

Plan to upgrade parks across Maine represents first meaningful investment in park infrastructure in 15 years; comes at a time of record visitation and aims to improve experience for Maine people and visitors CAMDEN HILLS STATE PARK –…

Programs from Finance Authority of Maine offer scholarships and student loan relief to help Maine attract and retain nurse educators and health care professionals in medicine, dentistry, and behavioral health Coopers Mills, ME – Governor…

Governor Janet Mills on June 6th, announced 20 new Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) conservation projects across Maine that conserve lands and preserve public access to lakes, rivers, scenic views, and mountain vistas for Maine people. With…

The Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan is Governor Mills’ plan, approved by the Legislature, to invest nearly $1 billion in federal American Rescue Plan funds to improve the lives of Maine people and families, help businesses, create good-paying…

Augusta, ME - On June 6th, marks the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season that extends through November 30. Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather…

Awards to 14 Maine organizations will support the significant expansion of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship opportunities in more than 50 new occupations Lewiston, ME – Governor Janet Mills announced on June 3rd, that 14…

Governor calls on Maine people to support dairy farmers and creameries by purchasing Maine dairy products #ChooseMaineDairy During a celebration at the Blaine House with farmers and producers with the Maine Dairy Industry Association, the Maine…

Ogunquit, ME — During a pride flag raising ceremony hosted by the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce, Governor Janet Mills on June 1st, signed a proclamation declaring the month of June as Pride Month in the State of Maine. Since taking office,…

AUGUSTA – On May 19, Augusta resident Krystal Lavallee, 43, was convicted in the Kennebec County Unified Criminal Docket of three counts of evasion of sales tax and one count of theft by misapplication of sales tax. Ms. Lavallee owned and…

In visit to Penobscot County, the Governor also visits AIT Bridges, Compotech, Inc, and Somic America, leading Maine manufacturers Bangor, ME -- Governor Janet Mills on May 31st, visited Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor to promote her…

An estimated 858,000 Maine people are expected to benefit from one of the strongest relief programs in the nation Governor Janet Mills announced on June 1st, that her Administration will send the first round of $850 relief checks to Maine…

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 production facility in North America Somerset County – Governor Janet Mills on May 27th,…

Following recent changes by the Maine State Housing Authority to its Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which will cap hotel reimbursement rates for eligible Mainers lacking permanent housing beginning June 1, there have been multiple reports of…

YORK COUNTY – Governor Janet Mills on May 26th, visited Heart of Biddeford to personally congratulate the organization on receiving the prestigious 2022 Great American Main Street Award from Main Street America and to thank them for their…

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 that PUC should reject it Governor Janet Mills and Public Advocate Bill Harwood on May 26th,…

Governor also takes walking tour of downtown Hallowell, visiting businesses and meeting with business owners as she continues her travels across Maine KENNEBEC COUNTY – Governor Janet Mills on May 25th, toured MaineGeneral Health’s…

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 immediately through Saturday, May 28th in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy…

Augusta - The Maine Forest Service asks everyone to check cars, trucks, boats, bikes, ATVs, and other vehicles for wandering browntail moth (BTM) caterpillars. Now through late June, BTM caterpillars become expert hitchhikers. When they catch a…

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 May 18, 2022 CUMBERLAND COUNTY – Governor Janet Mills on May 18th, underscored the…

Winning entries highlight this year’s ‘Tick Wise’ theme AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) today announced the winners of the 2022 Lyme Disease Awareness Month poster contest. Maine…

Governor Janet Mills on May 17th, congratulated Heart of Biddeford, a nonprofit organization focused on economic development and quality of life in downtown Biddeford, for being awarded the 2022 Great American Main Street Award. The award from Main…

Governor Mills Donates IFW Pack to Maine GearShare Brunswick, MAINE — To promote outdoor recreation for Maine children, Governor Janet Mills visited GearShare in Brunswick on May 17th. GearShare is a new non-profit that acquires,…

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 SAGADAHOC COUNTY – During a roundtable with sea farmers from the New Meadows River…

PISCATAQUIS COUNTY – During meetings on May 11th, with business, health, and community leaders across Piscataquis County, Governor Janet Mills applauded their efforts to strengthen economic development and improve access to health care in…

Upcoming marketing campaigns from Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Labor will focus on attracting and retaining health care workers Augusta, ME – The Mills Administration on May 12th, announced the launch of twin…

Augusta, ME — In accordance with a "directive" directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered immediately to half-staff through Monday, May 16, 2022 in solemn remembrance of…

Governor Janet Mills on May 9th, held a ceremonial bill signing for LD 2007, legislation that will strengthen research into ALS, a progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease with no known cause, with the hope of eventually finding a way to cure or…

Funds from the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan and MaineHousing will support the construction of rental housing in rural areas to address Maine’s housing shortage Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing on May 10th,…

Governor Janet Mills announced on May 6th, that she has completed her review of bills enacted during the second session of the 130th Legislature. During the 130th Legislature, which occurred from 2021 to 2022, 969 bills have become law and 27…

Governor Janet Mills, U.S. Senator Angus King, and Representative Chellie Pingree announced on May 5th, a $50 million Homeowner Assistance Fund through the Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection to provide direct relief to Maine homeowners at…

Attorney General Aaron Frey Joins All 50 States in Agreement with TurboTax Owner Intuit for Deceiving Low-Income Americans into Paying for Free Tax Services AUGUSTA – Attorney General Aaron Frey has secured over $700k from the owner of…

“I am deeply disturbed by the draft opinion from the Supreme Court overturning Roe. Constitutionally-guaranteed rights of bodily autonomy are a requirement for any free and equitable society. To the extent that the draft reflects the final…

Governor Janet Mills announced on May 4th, that the ConnectMaine Board of Directors has voted to approve the second round of broadband infrastructure projects funded by the High Speed Internet Infrastructure Bond she spearheaded and that Maine…

The Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan is Governor Mills’ plan, approved by the Legislature, to invest nearly $1 billion in federal American Rescue Plan funds to improve the lives of Maine people and families, help businesses, create good-paying…

Governor Janet Mills on May 2nd, was pleased to sign into law LD 585, An Act To Enhance Tribal-State Collaboration, To Revise the Tax Laws Regarding the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation and To…

Governor Janet Mills and Efficiency Maine announced on May 2nd, the launch of a $4 million program from the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help Maine hospitality businesses make energy-efficiency improvements and reduce their energy costs. …

Governor Janet Mills, Maine’s first woman governor, issued the following statement in the wake of a report from POLITICO tonight revealing that the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade: “There are countless women…

Governor Janet Mills announced this afternoon that she has tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor tested positive via a BinaxNOW rapid test this afternoon after developing a mild scratchy throat. She has no other symptoms otherwise and…

Augusta, ME - The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced on April 29th, that Governor Janet Mills has signed bipartisan legislation to enshrine into state law a new system for setting MaineCare payment rates that promotes…