USM Women's Soccer: Allain, Berthiaume & Lynch Named 2021 Huskies’ Women’s Soccer Captains

GORHAM, Maine –  Seniors Alex Allain (Carmel, Maine/Hermon) and Ciera Berthiaume (Windham, Maine) and junior Katie Lynch (Bellingham, Mass./Mount St. Charles) have each been named captains of the 2021 University of Southern Maine Huskies women’s soccer team.  Fourth-year head coach Seth Benjamin ’00, the 2018 Little East Conference Coach of the Year, made the announcement as his squad prepares for its season-opening contest on Wednesday, September 1 (4:00 pm) against Thomas College at Hannaford Field in Gorham. 

            “CiCi, Alex and Katie are excellent choices

UPDATE: Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge Closures

UPDATE: These closures are now scheduled for the nights of Thursday, August 26th and Wednesday, September 1st. In the event of bad weather, paving would be delayed to the following night.

HANCOCK COUNTY - As the Maine Department of Transportation approaches the end of a summer construction project on the Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge, the paving contractor has requested several full closures of the bridge to ensure the safety of workers. MaineDOT is accommodating this request and closing the bridge for two four-hour periods next week: from 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18th to 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 19th and from 9:00 p.m. Thursday, August 19th to 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20th. Emergency vehicles will still be allowed to use the bridge during these times. We expect one more full bridge closure in the coming weeks and will issue another press release when we have more details. Paving work accomplished during these bridge closures will help move this project closer to full completion and ensure the safety of our crews and contracting partners while this important work is being done.

MaineDOT thanks the members of the traveling public for their continued patience and understanding during the length of this project.

Governor Mills and Commissioner Beal Pledge to Assist Maine Organic Dairy Farms In Wake Of Danone Decision to Not Renew Milk Contracts with 14 Maine Farms

AUGUSTA - After Danone, the owner of Horizon Organic, notified 14 Maine organic dairy farms that the global brand intends not to renew contracts for milk with them and other farms across New England, Governor Janet Mills and Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner Amanda Beal released the following statement today pledging to assist the 14 Maine farms:

“This is a devastating setback for Maine’s

Mills Administration Unveils Local Fiscal Recovery Program to Distribute $119 Million in American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Maine Towns and Cities

Maine municipalities can access this Federal funding via a portal unveiled today

The Mills Administration unveiled today a fiscal recovery program to distribute $119.2 million in Federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) to local governments across Maine. The Local Fiscal Recovery Program is a State pathway to infuse Federal funds into Maine towns and cities to support a variety of their economic recovery priorities, such as addressing the economic or public health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, replacing lost public sector revenue, or investing in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure.

The Mills Administration applied for the Local

USM MXC: Men’s Cross Country Ranked Ninth in USTFCCCA Preseason Regional Coaches’ Rankings

GORHAM, Maine – The University of Southern Maine Men’s Cross Country program has been ranked ninth in the preseason edition of the 2021 U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) rankings it was announced Tuesday evening.

 

The Huskies are the ninth ranked team in the

Rob Sanicola Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at University of Southern Maine Sanicola is a Seven-Time Coach of the Year

GORHAM, Maine – University of Southern Maine Director of Athletics Al Bean has announced the hiring of Robert Sanicola as the 16th head men’s basketball coach in Huskies’ program history. Sanicola takes over the Huskies, replacing former coach Karl Henrikson ’79 who retired this July. 

“We are very excited to welcome Rob

Maine CDC Announces Hiring of Director for Office of Population Health Equity

Ian Yaffe to lead newly established Office, oversee $32 million federal disparities grant

AUGUSTA—The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced today the hiring of a director for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (Maine CDC) Office of Population Health Equity (OPHE), a newly established office devoted to identifying and addressing health disparities throughout Maine.

Ian Yaffe, who currently serves as Chief

Governor Mills Encourages Maine Businesses to Apply for Newly-Available Federal Drought Disaster Relief Loans

Governor Janet Mills is encouraging small businesses in several Maine counties to apply for newly available Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Farm-related entities in Androscoggin, Aroostook, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset and Waldo counties that have suffered financial losses as a result of the drought that began in Maine on June 22^nd are eligible for low-interest loans from the SBA, the agency announced today.

“This summer Maine has seen some of the

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(BACK OPEN)BREAKING: Rt.17 By Green Thumb Shut Down Due To Two Vehicle Accident

Update at 5:22pm: Route 17 is back open.

Update at 4:09pm: Rockland transported two to Pen Bay, third will be transported by Lifeflight.

Update at 4:05pm: Another Lifeflight not needed.

BREAKING: Rockport, Maine - Rt 17 is shut down by Green Thumb for two vehicle accident on Friday, August 20th, 2020 in Rockport, Maine.

Rockland EMS, Northeast Ambulance, Rockport Police and Fire on scene.

Lifeflight requested, one to meet the ambulance at Lakeview Church, another on stand by.

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CASTINE – Maine Maritime Academy’s Castine campus has come alive this week as students return for the upcoming semester. Staff and faculty welcomed new and returning Mariners during a series of check-in events to kick off the college’s Regimental Preparatory Training (RPT) program and more are expected to arrive in the coming days.

“This is my favorite time of the year, always,”

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Maine DHHS Seeks Comments by August 27 on HCBS Bonus Initiative

The Department’s Initial Plan under Section 9817 of the American Rescue Plan Act (the HCBS FMAP provision) allocates up to $126 million in bonuses to new and existing HCBS Direct Support Workers (DSWs) and their Immediate Supervisors.  The Department has drafted guidance for HCBS provider agencies that explains who is eligible for the bonuses, the amount and timing of the bonuses, the amount that Provider Agencies may claim for related expenses, and the responsibilities of Provider Agencies in paying the bonuses.

The Department is seeking comments on this draft bonus guidance.  Please submit your comments to HCBS-FMAP.DHHS@maine.gov  by 5:00 p.m. on August 27.  Note that the policy described in this guidance is subject to approval by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and may change. 

Maine’s Initial Plan and related materials are available here.

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Road Closure and Detour in Taunton & Raynham Academy Grant

SOMERSET COUNTY - Central Maine Quebec Railroad will be closing Routes 6 and 15 in Taunton & Raynham Academy Grant next week to accommodate work on a railroad crossing. The Maine Department of Transportation will be assisting with the closure and detour. The road will be closed to traffic from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25th until the morning of Thursday, August 26th. This road closure creates a substantial detour, using Routes 201 and 16. MaineDOT will use digital message signs to alert drivers. We want to thank the members of the traveling public for their patience and understanding while we complete this important work.

Culvert Work on Route 1 in Woolwich

WOOLWICH - The Maine Department of Transportation will be performing rehabilitation work on a large culvert on Route 1 in Woolwich. Work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 18th. The culvert is located 0.19 of a mile northeast of Shaw Road. Two-way traffic will be maintained during this work. The contractor on this project is C.L.H. & Son of Auburn. We anticipate this work will be finished by September 17th.

Intersection Improvements in Pownal

POWNAL - The Maine Department of Transportation is making improvements to the intersection of Hallowell Road (Route 9), Pownal Road, and Elmwood Road in Pownal. This work will involve sporadic lane closures. The contractor on this project is Pratt & Sons of Mechanic Falls. The contract amount is $127,980. We expect all work to be finished by the end of November.

Intersection Improvements in Wiscasset

 WISCASSET - The Maine Department of Transportation is making improvements to three intersections along Route 1 in Wiscasset. This work will improve safety and traffic flow. The project areas are at the intersections of Route 1 and Old Ferry Road (Route 144), Old Bath Road, and Birch Point Road. Two-way traffic will be maintained during daytime hours. The contractor on this project is Pratt & Sons of Mechanic Falls. The contract amount is $1,937,245. Our anticipated completion date for this work is October 21st.

Stillwater Ave. road work for the week of 8-15-21

Bangor, Maine - Stillwater Ave.  paving will continue starting Sunday Evening from 7pm to 7am for the week of 8-15-21.

Avoid this area if possible as there will be delays. Watch for lane closures and follow all signage and flagger instructions.

Please call 992-4500 for questions or concerns.

Commissioner Beal Praises Maine Forest Service Firefighters and Support Personnel Assisting with Western Wildfires

AUGUSTA  — "Our department takes great pride in the Maine Forest Service wildland firefighters and personnel who have chosen to travel west to help battle raging wildfires. I invite all of Maine to join me expressing appreciation for our Rangers, and in keeping them and everyone impacted by these fires in their thoughts during this challenging time," - Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner Amanda Beal.

Maine Forest Service western wildfire

Hancock St Road Work for the rest of the week of 8-16-21

Bangor, Maine - Bangor Water District will be working on Hancock St. from Washington St. to Oak St. in front of U-Haul for water repairs.

The road will be down to one lane with flagger in place to guide traffic. Avoid this area if possible as there could be some delays.

Follow all signage and flagger instructions. Call 947-4516 for all questions or concerns.

I-95 Ramp Closures for Tonight 8-16-21

Bangor, Maine - Tonight 8/16, the following I-95 ramps will be closed briefly to allow for paving operations. The work will take place between the hours of 8pm-6am.

Southbound Exit 183 (Hammond Street) on ramp

Northbound Exit 183 (Hammond Street) off/on ramps

Northbound Exit 182A and B (I-95 to I-395) on/off ramps

Maine Agricultural Fairs- Union Fair/Maine Wild Blueberry Festival!

Dates/Times: August 21-28, 2021

Location: Union, ME

Description: Home of the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival

Major Events: There will be contests, live music, harness racing, the Wine Pavilion, fireworks, the Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Coronation, Demolition Derby, exhibits, demonstrations & shows, Midway, 4-H, lots of food, the Matthews Museum, pulling and more at the Union Fair!

Fair Website: http://www.unionfair.org/

For more information contact: 207-785-3281

New Traffic Pattern in Edgecomb

UPDATE: The beginning date of the closure has changed from August 16th to August 23rd.

EDGECOMB - The Maine Department of Transportation wants members of the traveling public to be aware of changing traffic patterns at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 27 (Boothbay Road) in Edgecomb. Beginning today, northbound Route 27 traffic will be detoured to Cross Road in order to access Route 1. We expect this detour to be in place until early September.

We continue to ask members of the traveling public to be patient and extremely careful when navigating this intersection. The contractor on this project is Sargent Corporation of Old Town. The contract amount is $2,346,703. The project is still scheduled to be finished by mid-October.

Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge Closure Next Week

HANCOCK COUNTY - As the Maine Department of Transportation approaches the end of a summer construction project on the Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge, the paving contractor has requested several full closures of the bridge to ensure the safety of workers. MaineDOT is accommodating this request and closing the bridge for two four-hour periods next week: from 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18th to 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 19th and from 9:00 p.m. Thursday, August 19th to 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20th. Emergency vehicles will still be allowed to use the bridge during these times. We expect one more full bridge closure in the coming weeks and will issue another press release when we have more details. Paving work accomplished during these bridge closures will help move this project closer to full completion and ensure the safety of our crews and contracting partners while this important work is being done.

MaineDOT thanks the members of the traveling public for their continued patience and understanding during the length of this project.

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Appropriations Committee Passes Energy & Water Funding Bill, Includes Major Wins for Maine Championed by Senator Collins

Following advocacy of Senator Collins, FY22 funding bill includes key funding for UMaine, energy storage research, the Weatherization Assistance Program, and the Northern Border Regional Commission

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, announced that the full committee advanced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Energy and Water funding bill by a vote of 25-5.  The legislation includes provisions pushed by Senator Collins to support energy storage, the University of Maine’s (UMaine) offshore wind program, the Weatherization Assistance Program, and the Northern Border Regional Commission.  This legislation now heads to the full Senate for consideration.

 

“This legislation contains significant investments

Maine Behavioral Healthcare Taps Experienced Professional from Maine University System to Lead Communications Team

Marc Glass, who has been a communications leader at the University of Southern Mane and University of Maine at Farmington, was named director of communications and public affairs at MBH.

Portland, Maine – Maine Behavioral Healthcare announced today that it has appointed an experienced communications professional from the University of Maine System to the newly created role of director of communications and public affairs.

Marc Glass, who for the past several years has

Towns of Mexico and Hebron join Rapid Renewal Service

**Residents can now renew vehicle registrations online**

AUGUSTA - Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced that the Towns of Mexico and Hebron have launched Rapid Renewal, the Department of the Secretary of State's online service for the renewal of motor vehicle registrations.

Rapid Renewal is an e-commerce service

Governor Mills, Commissioner Lambrew Urge Maine People to Sign Up For Health Coverage Ahead of HealthCare.gov Deadline

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) Jeanne Lambrew are urging Maine people to act now to take advantage of their options for affordable health insurance coverage before the Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans ends on Sunday, August 15.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden

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Maine Maritime Academy Announces Student Vaccine Requirement for Fall 2021

CASTINE – Maine Maritime Academy will begin welcoming students back to campus later this month and the college’s faculty and staff are preparing for a busy semester. In addition to a continued focus on academic excellence and hands-on, minds-on learning, health and safety remain a key priority in planning for what many hope to be a normalized campus experience this fall.

“We were very much hoping to have a return to

Maine Delegation Urges FCC to Take Action to Protect 207 as Maine’s Only Area Code

Lawmakers back pilot program to individually assign phone numbers, which would save Maine from launching a second area code in 2024

Letter comes on the heels of Maine Public Utilities Commission investigation over questionable numbering practices

 

WASHINGTON — Maine’s congressional delegation urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today to take action to preserve the state’s 207 area code. Absent measures from the FCC, available 207 area code phone numbers are projected to run out in 2024, leading to the creation of a second area code for the state. Mainers often leave out their area code when relaying a phone number, so the addition of a second area code could cause headaches throughout the state and force many businesses and organizations to replace promotional and informational materials.

 

“In Maine, our single area code is both a

Jane Powers ’86 Elected Vice Chair of Colby Board of Trustees

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Jane Powers ’86, Fenway Health’s Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, became vice chair of the Colby College Board of Trustees.

Powers, joining the board for a third time, previously served in key board roles including chair of the People and Programs Committee, vice chair of the Admissions and Financial Aid Committee, and a member of an ad hoc committee on racial justice and the executive committee.

“I have been so fortunate to benefit from Jane’s

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Mills Administration Requires Health Care Workers To Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 By October 1

Governor Mills’ decision garners support from a broad coalition of health care providers across Maine

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The Maine Department of Health and Human

SMCC to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students taking in-person classes

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Southern Maine Community College will require all people taking any type of class or training on SMCC property or at off-site education centers to submit proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Maine Community College System Board of

Governor Mills Launches $10 Million Economic Recovery Grant Program to Support Transportation and Border Businesses Impacted by Border Closure with Canada

Governor Janet Mills announced today an economic recovery grant program to support Maine charter transportation businesses statewide and customer-facing businesses and organizations that are open to the public and within 25 miles driving distance of a US-Canada border crossing. Funded by $10 million in federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF), the Charter Transportation and Border Business Assistance Grant Program will support the economic recovery of businesses disrupted by the extended closure of the US-Canada border.

Governor Mills has criticized the extended

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BREAKING: Head-On Accident Shuts Down Rt. 17 By Green Thumb

Update at 5:28pm: Union is en-route to Pen Bay.

Rt. 17 is back open.

Update at 5:17pm: Command did request two ambulances, one from Rockland and Union.

Rockland and Northeast transported.

BREAKING: Rockport, Maine - Rt. 17 is shut down by Green Thumb Wednesday evening for a head-on accident in Rockport, Maine.

One may be transported.

Rockport Fire, police and Northeast on scene.

Maine CDC Offers Tips on How to Avoid Getting Rabies from Bats

Flying mammals are most active now through early September

AUGUSTA - The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) urges Mainers to take steps to limit exposure to rabies from bats at this time of year, as bats are most active from August into early September. Maine CDC encourages people to be cautious around bats, keep distance, and know what to do following an exposure to a bat.

Bats play an important role in local ecosystems,

Bangor Parks & Rec to Set Up Cooling Station on Bangor Waterfront Thursday, Aug. 12, and Friday, Aug. 13

BANGOR, Maine – In anticipation of the upcoming expected high temperatures and humidity, the City of Bangor’s Parks & Recreation department will set up a temporary cooling area on the Bangor Waterfront.

The Bangor Waterfront cooling area will be

Senators Collins and King Celebrate Unanimous Senate Passage of National Lobster Day Resolution

Lobstering Communities Laud Senators’ Work To Raise Awareness of Crustacean Catch

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King are celebrating Senate passage of their bipartisan resolution that designates September 25, 2021 as “National Lobster Day.” The declaration was made official through a resolution the Senators authored, which was unanimously passed by the Senate in

Maine Emergency Management Agency Urges Residents And Visitors To Avoid Heat Related Illnesses

AUGUSTA, MAINE - The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) reminds residents and tourists of the dangers posed by extreme heat. The National Weather Service (NWS) offices in Caribou">https://www.weather.gov/car/" and Gray">https://www.weather.gov/gyx/" report a multi-day stretch of hot and humid conditions is expected with a heat index in the mid-90s to near 100 in some areas. In addition, temperatures will stay elevated through the night with lows only dropping into the 70s in some locations. This will be a long duration cumulative heat event. A Heat Advisory is in effect from now through 8:00 PM Thursday, August 12 in Cumberland, Androscoggin, Oxford, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Kennebec, and Waldo Counties. A Heat Advisory is in effect from now until 6:00 PM Thursday, August 12 in Penobscot, Hancock, Washington, Piscataquis, and Aroostook Counties. And a Heat Advisory is in effect now through Friday, August 13 in York County. Relief from the heat is not expected until this weekend.

Folks can prepare for extreme heat by taking the

Ground-level ozone expected to climb in parts of Maine on Thursday

AUGUSTA, August 11, 2021 — Ground-level ozone concentrations will be climbing in Maine on Thursday and are expected to reach unhealthy levels for the Southwest Coast and the high elevations of Acadia NP according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).  Ozone levels in southern New England began ramping up on Wednesday with transport of ozone and its precursors toward Maine later today and tomorrow.  Meanwhile, some smoke is expected to combine with regional particle pollution to push particle pollution to moderate levels statewide tomorrow.

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The $1 trillion infrastructure investment—which Senator Collins negotiated with 9 of her colleagues—passed the Senate today by a vote of 69-30

Washington, D.C. — The 10 lead negotiators of the bipartisan infrastructure package—U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Rob Portman (R-OH), Bill Cassidy (R-LA),  Joe Manchin (D-WV), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Mark Warner (D-VA)—issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to approve the Infrastructure Investment

Senate Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins released a statement following the Senate’s passage of the approximately $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package.

 

Senator Collins, the Ranking Member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, was part of the core group of 10 Senators who negotiated the text of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.  She focused on the funding for highways and bridges and also spearheaded the broadband working group with

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After weeks of intense negotiations, U.S. Senator Angus King today voted for the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a historic investment in America’s infrastructure. Following the vote, Senator King touted the legislation’s anticipated impact on Maine people, including much-needed funding for roads,

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that 12 organizations and towns across the State of Maine have received a total of $4,855,281 to support economic development and infrastructure projects.  This funding was awarded through the Northern Border Regional Commission’s (NBRC) State Economic and Infrastructure Development Investment Program.

“The Northern Border Regional Commission

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Senator Collins submitted a Congressionally Directed Spending request in the FY22 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, announced that $2.5 million in funding she requested for the construction and relocation of a new Naval Support Activity (NSA) Cutler Firehouse was included in the Fiscal Year 2022 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill.  The bill was passed by the Appropriations Committee by a vote of 25-5 and will now be considered by the full Senate.

 

“The construction and relocation of a new NSA

Senator Collins Urges Colleagues to Pass Historic Investment in Nation’s Infrastructure

Click HERE to read Senator Collins’ remarks

Click HERE to watch Senator Collins’ remarks.  Click HERE to download.

 

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Susan Collins spoke on the Senate floor this afternoon to urge her colleagues to support the bipartisan infrastructure package ahead of the vote on final passage, which is scheduled for Tuesday morning.  The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has been endorsed by more than 100 industry associations, trade groups, and unions.

 

Senator Collins, the Ranking Member of the

Grand receives Belvedere Grant

Photo by Nick Navarre

ELLSWORTH, MAINE – The Grand receives a generous grant for a much-needed HVAC System Upgrade from The Belvedere Fund through the Maine Community Foundation.

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AUGUSTA – The Maine Monitor has a new editor and executive director: Eric Conrad, a veteran Maine journalist and communications professional.

Starting today, Conrad succeeds Dan Dinsmore,

Mills Administration Responds to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report

Governor Janet Mills and members of her administration released the following statements in response to the Sixth Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released today August 9, 2021:

“The message of this report could not be clearer: For the sake of our future, we must act now to mitigate the very real and dangerous impacts of climate change. Here in Maine, we feel the effects of the climate crisis every day – from historically high temperatures, to severe droughts, to rising ocean levels, to the haze that

Maine Achieves Another Vaccination Milestone: 80 Percent of Maine People Age 18 and Older Have Received First Shot of COVID-19 Vaccine

Governor Janet Mills announced today that 80 percent of adults in Maine have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, achieving another milestone for the state as it continues to confront an increase in cases associated with the Delta variant. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC), 80.2 percent of adults (18+) in Maine have received a COVID-19 vaccination, one of six states in the nation to reach the milestone.

Maine is the third best state in the nation in the

Mills Administration Awards $25 Million in Coronavirus Relief Support to Hospitals and Long-Term Care Facilities

Federal Funds to Help Providers Recover from the Pandemic

AUGUSTA—The Mills Administration announced today that it is awarding $25 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to 14 hospitals and 96 long-term care facilities to help health care organizations recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The awards, which are being allocated by the Maine Departments of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and Health and Human Services (DHHS), use remaining funds from the Maine Health Care Financial Relief Program.

DHHS announced in May that unclaimed funds

King Introduces Legislation to Modernize Agricultural Research Facilities

UMaine welcomes Senator’s co-sponsorship of the AG RESEARCH Act, which would support research and training

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined a group of Senate colleagues in introducing the AG RESEARCH Act to address the multi-billion dollar maintenance backlog and modernization needs at various agricultural research facilities, including the University of Maine, as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facilities. The backlog is estimated

Pingree Announces Awards from Northern Border Regional Commission for Vinalhaven Downtown Resilience Project, Greater Augusta Utility District

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced today that Vinalhaven has been awarded a $1 million State Economic & Infrastructure Development (SEID) grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) to upgrade the town’s downtown stormwater drainage, sewer, and water system and repair the sidewalk, crosswalk, parking, and boat launch along Main Street. Pingree also announced a $1 million SEID grant for the Greater Augusta Utility District to make sewer upgrades.

 

“Through my role on the House Appropriations Committee, I proudly advocated for this critical

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The Rotary Club issued a check to the SMCC

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