Press Releases

Maine Department of Energy Resources

Augusta, MAINE – The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) today released the latest weekly survey of Maine heating fuel prices, which shows the average statewide price of heating oil was $5.43 per gallon on April 6, a 42 percent increase...

Maine Department of Energy Resources

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the launch of the Maine Data Center Advisory Council, established by Governor Janet Mills via executive...

State of Maine Agencies

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Maine Government

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MaineHousing

AUGUSTA — Maine households struggling with rising heating costs can still apply for help through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which is accepting applications through May 29, according to MaineHousing.

Maine Department of Energy Resources

Council to make recommendations on large-scale data center development in Maine to protect ratepayers, minimize environmental impacts and enable economic development Governor Janet Mills today signed an executive order to establish the Maine Data...

Maine Department of Energy Resources

Date: Jun 25, 2026 | 11am - 12:30pm Meeting schedule/agenda: DOER will host a public webinar to present its planned approach and timeline for designing a new front-of-the-meter distributed energy resources program to be filed with the Maine PUC by...

The Finance Authority of Maine

About the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit Program The Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit Program is designed to encourage equity investments in Maine businesses, directly and through private venture capital funds.

Office of the Maine Public Utilities Commission

June 3, 2026 Hallowell, Maine-The Maine Public Utilities Commission (Commission) will hold two public witness hearings on Central Maine Power Company's request for approval of a distribution rate change, pursuant to 35-A M.R.S. 307. The first...

Maine Department of Education

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) recently welcomed 10 student interns to its team.

Maine Department of Education

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) recently welcomed 11 student interns to its team.

DVIDS - Georgia

From Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs NORFOLK, VA – Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) awarded BL Harbert International LLC, Birmingham, Alabama, a $156,104,687...

Maine Department of Education

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in partnership with the University of Maine, officially launched Maine’s new interactive Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks during a statewide event held at the University of Maine’s Wells Conference Center in...

Maine Department of Education

The Maine Department of Education (DOE), in partnership with the University of Maine, officially launched Maine’s new interactive Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks during a statewide event held at the University of Maine’s Wells Conference Center in...

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

May 22, 2026 AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced today that the Fund to Address PFAS Contamination (PFAS Fund) has completed the acquisition of a second Maine farm property impacted by PFAS...

Maine Department of Environmental Protection

For Immediate Release AUGUSTA, May 27, 2026 — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking permits to apply the aquatic herbicide ProcellaCOR EC, containing the active ingredient florpyrauxifen-benzyl, to combat the invasive...

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

May 27, 2026 Farm-fresh Maine-grown produce is available to older adults enrolled in the program.

Maine Department of Education

Anne Behnke receives the 2026 Maine Volunteer of the Year award.

Maine Senate Republicans

By Sen. Dick Bradstreet During the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature, we considered hundreds of bills.

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

May 22, 2026 AUGUSTA, Maine - A working group has been established to review and strengthen mental health and wellness resources for people working in Maine's heritage industries, including agriculture, fishing, forestry, and logging.