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Governor orders that flags remain lowered statewide for the next 18 days in honor of the 18 victims who lost their lives

Governor Janet Mills today provided a comprehensive update on her Administration’s ongoing efforts to provide direct support to Maine people and communities impacted by last week’s mass shooting in Lewiston.

During an afternoon press conference at the Maine State House, the Governor detailed how her Administration is working in close coordination with Federal and local governments to provide resources to those impacted by last week’s tragedy.

Website identifies places for financial donations to support victims, families, and responders and responding organizations in wake of tragic shootings

Lewiston, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced the launch of a “Healing Together” resource website that identifies places accepting financial donations to support victims, families, first responders, and responding organizations in wake of this week’s tragic shooting in Lewiston.

Lewiston, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills joined public safety officials at Lewiston City Hall tonight to announce that the deceased body of Robert Card of Bowdoin, the suspect sought in connection with Wednesday night’s tragedy in Lewiston, was discovered this evening in Lisbon.

Prior to the announcement, Governor Mills visited the command post to personally thank law enforcement for their efforts to locate Card.

The complete text of the Governor’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, are as follows:

Augusta, MAINE – After Maine State Police released the names of the 18 individuals killed during Wednesday night’s shootings in Lewiston, Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement recognizing their lives:

Governor also offers support to victims, and their families and loved ones

Lewiston, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills visited Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston today to personally thank doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who responded to Wednesday’s shooting in Lewiston and continue to provide care for injured patients.

Governor expresses solidarity with the people of Lewiston, commits full resources of Administration to locating person of interest, orders flags to half-staff statewide in honor of victims

Lewiston, MAINE – In an address this morning to Maine people, Governor Janet Mills expressed solidarity with the people of Lewiston and asked Maine people to join her in helping the city to recover from last night’s tragedy.

Governor Janet Mills tonight released the following statement in response to an active shooter situation in Lewiston:

"I am aware of and have been briefed on the active shooter situation in Lewiston. I urge all people in the area to follow the direction of State and local law enforcement. I will to continue to monitor the situation and remain in close contact with public safety officials."

Domestic Trade grants offer financial and technical support for Maine businesses to market their products to new customers throughout Maine and the United States

Gorham, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced a $6 million initiative of her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to offer Maine businesses financial and technical support to develop new market opportunities and increase sales of Maine-made products across the United States.

First-of-its-kind designation positions Maine’s forest bioproducts sector for Federal investment, further growth

Governor Janet Mills today welcomed the announcement by the Biden-Harris Administration that it has designated Maine's Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub as a Federal “Tech Hub.” The designation acknowledges that Maine’s forest bioproducts sector has the potential for rapid growth and opens the door for significant Federal investment in the future.

Public-private project in Madison will create affordable rental housing for 36 families, help growing employers in Madison and Skowhegan

Madison, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today joined community leaders in Madison to break ground on a new housing development supported by her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, which is designed to expand the availability of rental homes for workers and families in central Maine and support economic growth in the region.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Janet Mills and the Maine Congressional Delegation issued the following joint statement today in response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)’s release of its draft Wind Energy Area (WEA) for the Gulf of Maine:

Governor’s Jobs Plan has delivered $175 million in supports to Maine businesses, created workforce opportunities for 25,000 people, and invested in more than 400 infrastructure projects to support Maine families and communities since 2021

Proclamation issued alongside Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has proclaimed the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Maine. The Governor made the announcement alongside members of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence during a ceremony held this afternoon at the Blaine House.

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day:

In accordance with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide in honor of the late U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, who passed away today at the age of 90. Consistent with the President’s directive, flags should remain lowered until sunset on the day of internment. The Governor issued the following statement:

Governor’s community climate program, the Community Resilience Partnership, now includes 174 towns, cities, and tribal governments in Maine, representing nearly 60 percent of state’s population

The Mills Administration today announced $2.4 million in awards to 53 communities across Maine to address climate change effects through investments to improve energy efficiency, transition to clean energy, expand local and regional planning capacity, and protect infrastructure from damaging storms or rising sea levels.

Maine DECD, Governor’s Energy Office, and Maine Technology Institute initiative will offer grants to improve electrical grid capacity for rural businesses to expand workforce, operations, and efficiency

Governor Janet Mills today announced a $6.5 million Maine Jobs & Recovery program to help Maine businesses update electrical grid capacity at their facilities to expand their operations and workforce.

With the imminent threat posed by Hurricane Lee having passed, Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has suspended the State of Emergency she declared earlier this week in preparation for the storm. The Governor suspended the State of Emergency as now Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee continues to move eastward past Prince Edward Island.

Governor Janet Mills today applauded President Biden’s approval of her request for a Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Lee. The President approved the Governor’s request late Thursday night.

In preparation for Hurricane Lee’s impending landfall tomorrow night, Governor Mills today declared a State of Emergency and requested that President Biden issue a preemptive Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration for Maine.

Governor Janet Mills and the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are urging Maine people to be prepared in advance of Hurricane Lee potentially making landfall in Maine at the end of this week.

MEMA is closely monitoring the path of Hurricane Lee and is coordinating with State public safety and transportation officials, Federal and local emergency management officials, and Maine’s utilities in advance of the storm. MEMA has placed the Emergency Operations Center on enhanced monitoring status.

Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration has awarded $3.7 million in grant funding through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to advance projects that will restore access to vital habitat for the state’s sea-run fish species.

The Maine Department of Marine Resources has awarded funding to 12 projects that include the construction of fishways, removal of obsolete structures, and enhancement of in-stream or coastal habitats.

In accordance with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide Monday, September 11, 2023 in honor of the victims and survivors of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The Governor issued the following statement:

Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden today applauded President Joe Biden’s approval of the State of Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for a June 26 storm in Oxford County that caused more than $2.6 million in infrastructure damage.

Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden today applauded President Joe Biden’s approval of the State of Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for a June 29 storm in Franklin County that caused more than $6.5 million in infrastructure damage.