AUGUSTA, Maine, June 22 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address: Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening. You know, three years ago, my administration created the Community Resilience Partnership. The idea is to help local communities across Maine to improve their ability to withstand intense storms and other impacts of climate change and to reduce carbon emissions and to boost energy efficiency. Since that time, 226 towns, cities, and tribal   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 22 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: This week, Gov. Janet Mills signed a proclamation recognizing Gen. William Whipple, who was born in Kittery, for his efforts and contributions to the founding of the United States. Whipple was the only native Mainer to sign the Declaration of Independence. "General Whipple's unwavering dedication to American independence played a critical role in the founding of our country," said Rep. Kris  more

BATH, Maine, June 22 -- General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release: The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), a $22,714,829 contract to continue providing planning yard services for the DDG 1000 Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer. The contract includes options which, if exercised and fully funded by the Navy, would bring the total value of the contract to $343,717,651 an  more

ORONO, Maine, June 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Starting a new position at a university located far away from home can be daunting for incoming faculty and staff, especially when their spouses or partners need to find jobs too. That's why the University of Maine helps partners of incoming employees identify work opportunities with extensive support that, according to a new report, stands out among top research universities nationwide. In the "Partne  more