AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Swans Island 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/swans-island-me 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/swans-island-me https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:12:20 -0500 Here’s the latest Move Maine Forward Update from Team LePage! Our General Election campaign has begun, and we need your help to defeat Janet https://www.americantowns.com/news/move-maine-forward-update-june-2022-31391477-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/move-maine-forward-update-june-2022-31391477-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade: “This decision is a https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-on-supreme-court-decision-my-veto-pen-will-stand-in-the-way-of-any-effort-to-undermine-rollback-or-outright-eliminate-the-right-to-safe-and-legal-abortion-in-maine-31394636-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-on-supreme-court-decision-my-veto-pen-will-stand-in-the-way-of-any-effort-to-undermine-rollback-or-outright-eliminate-the-right-to-safe-and-legal-abortion-in-maine-31394636-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Delivering on a promise from her State of the State Address, Governor Mills will provide more than 1,000 middle and high school students with the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-maine-outdoor-learning-initiative-to-provide-maine-students-hands-on-outdoor-coastal-learning-experiences-this-summer-31395451-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-maine-outdoor-learning-initiative-to-provide-maine-students-hands-on-outdoor-coastal-learning-experiences-this-summer-31395451-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bond signed by Governor helps to nearly triples construction of new affordable housing units for Maine people Belfast, MAINE -- Governor Janet https://www.americantowns.com/news/in-belfast-governor-mills-tours-new-senior-housing-development-built-using-housing-bond-she-signed-in-2019-31396241-belfast-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/in-belfast-governor-mills-tours-new-senior-housing-development-built-using-housing-bond-she-signed-in-2019-31396241-belfast-me.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Mills Administration announced on June 28th, that the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has provided more than $100 million in https://www.americantowns.com/news/mills-administration-delivers-more-than-100-million-for-child-care-during-pandemic-announces-grants-to-incentivize-recreational-programs-to-become-licensed-child-care-facilities-31396271-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mills-administration-delivers-more-than-100-million-for-child-care-during-pandemic-announces-grants-to-incentivize-recreational-programs-to-become-licensed-child-care-facilities-31396271-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth: “The end of slavery was https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-statement-in-honor-of-juneteenth-31390778-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-statement-in-honor-of-juneteenth-31390778-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Grants build on cost-relief actions taken by Governor last week to help Maine’s iconic seafood industry Trenton, MAINE – Governor Mills https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-more-than-15-million-in-grants-through-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan-to-support-seafood-dealers-and-processors-31398038-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-more-than-15-million-in-grants-through-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan-to-support-seafood-dealers-and-processors-31398038-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Coverage for preventive and other dental care expands on July 1 as part of $45M investment in oral health AUGUSTA- The Mills Administration https://www.americantowns.com/news/mills-administration-launches-comprehensive-mainecare-dental-coverage-for-adults-and-boosts-rates-for-dental-providers-31398057-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mills-administration-launches-comprehensive-mainecare-dental-coverage-for-adults-and-boosts-rates-for-dental-providers-31398057-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUGUSTA – Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey expressed his disappointment on June 21st, with a United States Supreme Court decision, issued this https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-of-maine-attorney-general-aaron-frey-on-supreme-court-decision-in-carson-vs-makin-31392345-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-of-maine-attorney-general-aaron-frey-on-supreme-court-decision-in-carson-vs-makin-31392345-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Mills Administration will use Federal funds to reimburse commercial fishermen, dealers, processors, and aquaculturists for the cost of their 2022 https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-cost-relief-for-maines-commercial-fishermen-and-aquaculturists-31393244-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-cost-relief-for-maines-commercial-fishermen-and-aquaculturists-31393244-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Attorney General Frey issued to following statement on on June 24th’s decision of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade: “Even with https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-of-maine-attorney-general-aaron-frey-on-supreme-court-decision-in-dobbs-vs-jackson-womens-health-organization-31394979-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-of-maine-attorney-general-aaron-frey-on-supreme-court-decision-in-dobbs-vs-jackson-womens-health-organization-31394979-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Despite U.S. Supreme Court decision, national coalition of 22 attorneys general emphasize that abortion remains safe and legal in states across the https://www.americantowns.com/news/attorney-general-aaron-frey-national-coalition-of-attorneys-general-issue-joint-statement-reaffirming-commitment-to-protecting-access-to-abortion-care-31397152-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/attorney-general-aaron-frey-national-coalition-of-attorneys-general-issue-joint-statement-reaffirming-commitment-to-protecting-access-to-abortion-care-31397152-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v. EPA: “This https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-blasts-supreme-courts-decision-to-undermine-nations-fight-against-climate-change-31398994-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-blasts-supreme-courts-decision-to-undermine-nations-fight-against-climate-change-31398994-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Attorney General Aaron Frey expressed his dismay about the Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v. EPA on June 30, 2022.  https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-attorney-general-frey-on-supreme-court-decision-in-wv-v-epa-31398983-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-attorney-general-frey-on-supreme-court-decision-in-wv-v-epa-31398983-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Department reminds everyone to use local or heat treated firewood and announces Emergency Order expansion to slow the spread of emerald ash borer. https://www.americantowns.com/news/emerald-ash-borer-detections-in-oakland-and-waterville-provide-timely-reminder-leave-your-firewood-at-home-31399979-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/emerald-ash-borer-detections-in-oakland-and-waterville-provide-timely-reminder-leave-your-firewood-at-home-31399979-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500