AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci reminded the public that many Maine State government offices are closed on Friday, Oct. 8, as a cost saving initiative for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Biennial State Budget. State offices are also closed Monday, Oct. 11, in observance of Columbus Day.

“Please plan ahead for any services you may need from State agencies during this an...

PORTMOUTH-KITTERY – Maine Governor John E. Baldacci and New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today signed concurrent Executive Orders creating a Bi-State Bridge Funding Task Force.

“The three bridges across the Piscataqua River are essential to Maine and New Hampshire,” Governor Baldacci said. “It’s in the interest of both of our states to work together to find the best wa...

AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci released the following statement tonight after learning of the death of Kay Mills.

“Kay Mills was the matriarch of an incredible family,” Governor Baldacci said. “I have known Mrs. Mills for many years, and she has always been a strong advocate for Maine and the things that make our State special. She raised her children to get involved, to take a...

AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci today joined representatives from Maine businesses and higher education institutions for the unveiling of a new workforce development tool sponsored by the Maine Chamber of Commerce. The program, InternHelpME.com, uses a Web-based system to match students in Maine higher education institutions with Maine employers for internship experiences.

AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci today released the following statement regarding the sale by Domtar Corporation of its Woodland hardwood pulp mill, hydroelectric facility and related assets in Baileyville. The mill, which began operations in 1905 and has been the hub of economic activity in that region of Maine since, is being sold to International Grand Investment ...

AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci today took steps to reduce State spending by more than $10 million in the current fiscal year.

The Governor signed a curtailment Executive Order to reduce spending by $8.8 million, consistent with special curtailment authority included in the supplemental budget passed this spring.

In addition, the Governor has identified $1.2 million ...

PORTLAND – Governor John E. Baldacci today joined Iberdrola Group Chairman Ignacio Galán and Central Maine Power (CMP) officials to launch a number of projects vital to Maine’s energy future.

“CMP is a valuable corporate partner in Maine,” said Governor Baldacci. “The commitment of CMP’s parent company, Iberdrola, to invest in critical infrastructure and research i...

AUGUSTA – On behalf of the Maine National Guard Foundation, Governor John E. Baldacci and Major General John W. Libby of the Maine National Guard today accepted $300,000 from the estate of Anna Doby. The funds will be used to support Maine soldiers’ families.

Doby, who passed away last year, was pre-deceased by her husband, Dr. Tibor Doby. The Cape Elizabeth couple ha...

WATERVILLE – Governor John E. Baldacci and First Lady Karen Baldacci were among the sponsors and supporters of Educare Central Maine at the official ribbon cutting ceremony held this afternoon. Also participating today were members of the Alfond Family, philanthropist George Kaiser and Doris Buffett of the Sunshine Lady Foundation.

“Educare combines a high-quality educational enviro...

AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci has learned of the death of an active duty soldier with Maine ties.



Private First Class Clinton E. Springer II, 21, died in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sept. 24. He was a member of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, stationed at Fort Drum, N.Y. The circumstances of the death are still under review.

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State Web Site www.Maine.gov Ranked in Top 4 for the Past 11 Years

AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine State Web Portal, www.Maine.gov has once again clinched a high placement as one of the best state government Web portals of 2010. Maine also received two prestigious awards for online state government services chosen for their innovation and effectiveness.

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PORTLAND – Governor John E. Baldacci today welcomed White House Office of Health Reform Director Nancy-Ann DeParle to Maine. DeParle spoke to a group of hardworking Maine people and business owners about the national Affordable Care Act and Maine’s leadership in implementing key early goals of the federal law.

“All Americans should have access to high quality, affordable health ...

PRESQUE ISLE – Governor John E. Baldacci today participated in the grand opening and ribbon cutting of BalanceBPO’s center of operations in Presque Isle.

The new teleservice company, based in Texas, along with the company TXVia, will jointly occupy the former MBNA building. Each company anticipates hiring 100 employees over the next 12 months.

“We are pl...

Company Receives Funding from Federal Department of Energy in Recent Renewable Power Grants

AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci today learned that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Ocean Renewable Power Company $10 million to fund a key part of their commercial-scale tidal energy development project in Cobscook Bay. Ocean Renewable Power Company, based in Portland, Maine...

AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci today announced the appointment of Beth Nagusky as Acting Commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

“Beth has extensive experience working on issues vital to preserving Maine’s unique quality of place while helping Maine people and businesses use energy more efficiently. She has led efforts to provide incentiv...