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Governor Mills Announces Award of $2 Million in Recovery and Resilience Grants to Support Maine Businesses Harmed by Severe Storms
Awards are last from historic $60 million storm relief package established by Governor Mills with bipartisan support of the Legislature last year Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has awarded $2 million in grants to 40...
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Governor Mills Announces Award of $2 Million in Recovery and Resilience Grants to Support Maine Businesses Harmed by Severe Storms
March 17, 2025 Awards are last from historic $60 million storm relief package established by Governor Mills with bipartisan support of the Legislature last year Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has awarded $2 million in...
Owner: American Government
Governor Mills Announces Award of $2 Million in Recovery and Resilience Grants to Support Maine Businesses Harmed by Severe Storms
MAINE, March 17 - Back to current news. March 17, 2025 Awards are last from historic $60 million storm relief package established by Governor Mills with bipartisan support of the Legislature last year Governor Janet Mills announced today that her...
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At Opioid Response Summit, Governor Mills Urges Maine People to Recommit to Fighting Substance Use Epidemic
Back to current news. July 10, 2025 While data show continued decline in overdose deaths in Maine, Governor warns 'we can't get complacent' During remarks today at the seventh annual Governor's Opioid Response Summit, Governor Janet Mills welcomed...
At Opioid Response Summit, Governor Mills Urges Maine People to Recommit to Fighting Substance Use Epidemic
While data show continued decline in overdose deaths in Maine, Governor warns 'we can't get complacent' During remarks today at the seventh annual Governor's Opioid Response Summit, Governor Janet Mills welcomed data showing that overdose deaths...
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Maine Nonprofit Programs that Reduce Diabetes Receive $50,000 in Wellness Grants
Grants support a community garden, a program to improve access to medication, nutrition programs and a girls' exercise program. NEW GLOUCESTER, ME, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Five Maine nonprofit organizations have...
Maine DOE, Educate Maine Announce 2025 County Teachers of the Year
On May 14 at the Hall of Flags, teachers representing all of the state’s 16 counties were announced as the 2025 Maine County Teachers of the Year. AUGUSTA, Maine—The State of Maine is celebrating its newest cohort of County Teachers of the Year....
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MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION INITIATES INQUIRY ON THE FUTURE OF NATURAL GAS AND STATE DECARBONIZATION GOALS
May 14, 2025 Hallowell, Maine- The Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) has initiated an inquiry to explore the implications of the state's decarbonization goals for natural gas utilities and their customers, and to solicit information from...
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Governor Mills Announces Nomination of Michael Duguay as Commissioner of Maine Department of Economic & Community Development
MAINE, March 4 - Back to current news. March 4, 2025 Duguay, an experienced Maine business leader, is currently Executive Director of the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College in Waterville Governor Janet Mills today...
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Governor Mills Signs Legislation to Establish Maine Department of Energy Resources
Recognizing the importance of energy to Maine people and the state's economy, the new department will focus on making energy more affordable and reliable, with new authority to procure energy from clean, cost-effective sources. Governor Janet...
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Governor Mills Announces Nomination of Michael Duguay as Commissioner of Maine Department of Economic & Community Development
Duguay, an experienced Maine business leader, is currently Executive Director of the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College in Waterville Governor Janet Mills today announced the nomination of Michael Duguay, an...
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SGS and Yili Group sign global agreement to advance dairy quality and sustainability
GENEVA, CANTON OF GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, October 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has signed a global cooperation agreement with Yili Group, one of the world’s top five dairy...
Wreaths Across America Announces New National Patriot Partnership with Modern Woodmen of America
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and ROCK ISLAND, Ill., Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce that Modern Woodmen of America has signed on as a Patriot Partner. To amplify WAA’s...
'Taking Care of Business' Shines a Light on the Challenges of Caregiving in America
NH, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Author Nancy Jo Polito is proud to announce the release of her latest book, “Taking Care of Business: Tales of a Caregiver,” an eye-opening memoir that brings attention to the pressing...
Maine Awards $3 Million for Research to Support Farmers Impacted by PFAS
MAINE, April 29 - Back to current news. April 29, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced today that the PFAS Fund has awarded $3 million...
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Office of the Maine Attorney General Recovers Thousands for Cryptocurrency Scam Victim
MAINE, June 26 - Back to current news. June 26, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danna Hayes Danna.hayes@maine.gov Office of the Maine Attorney General Recovers Thousands for Cryptocurrency Scam Victim AUGUSTA –Attorney...
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In Halifax, Governor Mills Reaffirms Maine's Historic Relationship with Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA-- Governor Janet Mills today completed the second leg of her three-day visit to Atlantic Canada focused on strengthening Maine's historic relationships with its Canadian neighbors and promoting Maine as a great place...
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Office of the Maine Attorney General Recovers Thousands for Cryptocurrency Scam Victim
MAINE, June 26 - Back to current news. June 26, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danna Hayes Danna.hayes@maine.gov Office of the Maine Attorney General Recovers Thousands for Cryptocurrency Scam Victim AUGUSTA –Attorney...
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MAINE'S 207 AREA CODE PROJECTED TO LAST UNTIL 2045, ACCORDING TO NEW NANPA FORECAST
April 29, 2025 Hallowell, Maine - The North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) has released an updated forecast extending the life of Maine's iconic 207 area code to the first quarter of 2045. This marks a significant 35-quarter...
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Dimension Energy Closes $360 Million Financing Package
Company’s largest financing to-date will support 112 MWdc community solar portfolio ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dimension Energy (Dimension), a leading community solar developer, owner, and operator, announced...