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Maine Senate Republicans

By Sen. Stacey Guerin You’ve probably heard about a referendum question that will appear on your November ballot aimed at protecting girls’ sports and spaces.

State of Maine Office of Governor

March 20, 2026 Governor Janet Mills today issued the following statement in response to a notification from the Trump Administration that it is conducting a “compliance review” of Maine’s mandate that health insurance plans provide coverage of...

State of Maine Office of Governor

After the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee last night voted out along party lines legislation to implement the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today urging lawmakers to...

State of Maine Office of Governor

With Maine’s blueberry season just around the corner, Governor Janet Mills declared August 7-8, 2021 as Maine’s first annual Wild Blueberry Weekend.

State of Maine Office of Governor

July 21, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today after the Federal government announced that the United States would keep its borders closed to nonessential travel until at least August 21, 2021: “The State of Maine is...

State of Maine Office of Governor

Special enrollment period for private health plans for this year ends August 15, extra financial help can make coverage more affordable AUGUSTA— Governor Janet Mills and Commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)...

State of Maine Office of Governor

July 27, 2021 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) issued updated COVID-19 public health recommendations on when to wear face coverings: “I have directed the...

Maine Department of Education

From the Maine Department of Education News & Updates Celebrating ‘Arts in Our Schools’ Month in March Each March, Maine schools fill with music, color, and stories.

Maine Department of Education

As spring arrives across Maine, bringing longer days and renewed energy to classrooms, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Teaching and Learning is inviting educators to participate in a new professional learning opportunity focused...

Maine Department of Education

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking outdoor learning stories from educators, administrators, and school staff to share during National Environmental Education Week from April 20-24, 2026. Have you used the great outdoors as a...

Maine Senate Democrats

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 23, LD 713, presented by Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, was signed into law. As amended and newly titled, “An Act to Exclude Data Centers from the Business Equipment Tax Exemption and the Dirigo Business Incentives...

Maine Senate Democrats

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 23, LD 713, presented by Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, was signed into law. As amended and newly titled, “An Act to Exclude Data Centers from the Business Equipment Tax Exemption and the Dirigo Business Incentives...

State of Maine Office of Governor

Three housing developments in Bangor, South Portland, and Portland will support community efforts to address chronic homelessness Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing today announced the award of $12 million in grants through Maine's Home for...

U.S. Small Business Administration

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the 10 semifinalists advancing in the Patriot Pitch Competition, the agency’s premier Freedom 250 initiative celebrating 250 years of American free enterprise and the small...

Maine Department of Education

On February 27, 2026, approximately 20 educators gathered at the University of Maine at Machias for part of a new professional learning series, “Building Strong Foundations: Early Numeracy.” This initiative, presented by the Maine Department of...

EIN Presswire

Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty closed 328 transaction sides throughout the Midcoast Maine region, generating $292,255,211 in sold volume.

State of Maine Office of Governor

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has nominated Chief Deputy Attorney General Christopher Taub to serve as an Associate Justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.

Maine International Trade Center

Officials from northern Maine, Boston and Canada came together on Friday afternoon to talk about cross-border trade and what it means to the region in an inaugural “Beyond Borders” panel in Madawaska.

Maine International Trade Center

Madawaska officials plan to kick off a business acceleration program later this year that will support northern Maine entrepreneurs with educational and financial assistance.

Maine Senate Democrats

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 22, a bill sponsored by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, to bolster tenant privacy rights and provide guardrails against retaliation became law without the Governor’s signature, following...