Current News

Special election set to fill House District 24 seat
December 20, 2024
Watch Out for Misleading Corporation and Non-Profit Solicitations
December 13, 2024
Maine Women’s Commission releases report on women’s labor and economic security
December 12, 2024
Freedom residents can now renew vehicle registrations online
December 11, 2024
Dixmont and Moscow residents can now renew vehicle registrations online
December 9, 2024
Recounts for legislative races scheduled
November 13, 2024
Bellows statement regarding necessity of RCV tabulation in CD2 race
November 8, 2024
No additional ranked-choice tabulations to be announced
November 8, 2024
Ranked-Choice Voting Tabulation Announced for Maine Congressional District 2
November 7, 2024
Recognizing Election Hero Day
November 4, 2024
2024 Student Mock Election Results
October 30, 2024
General Election Day 2024 – One week away
October 29, 2024
Student Mock Election to be Held Tomorrow
October 28, 2024
Upcoming deadline: Online voter registration open through Tuesday
October 11, 2024
Howland residents can now renew vehicle registrations online
October 10, 2024
General Election Day 2024 – 29 days away
October 7, 2024
General Election Day 2024 – 6 weeks away
September 24, 2024
Citizen's Guide to the 2024 Maine Referendum Election now available online
September 17, 2024
National Voter Registration Day tomorrow, Sept. 17
September 16, 2024
Disability Voting Rights Week: Sept. 9-13
September 10, 2024
General Election Day 2024 – 60 days away
September 5, 2024
BMV detectives crack stolen vehicle cases
September 5, 2024
Eastbrook residents can now renew vehicle registrations online
August 30, 2024
Maine Secretary of State Decision in Challenge to Cornel West Petitions
August 20, 2024
Challenge to Kennedy petitions withdrawn
August 13, 2024
Maine voters can request absentee ballots for Nov. 5 election
August 13, 2024
Hearings scheduled for challenges to Kennedy and West petitions
August 12, 2024
August 27 deadline for public comment on statewide referenda to appear in citizens’ guide
August 5, 2024
Flag contest winning design unveiled
August 5, 2024
List of unenrolled Presidential General Election candidates as of Aug. 1 filing deadline
August 2, 2024
Mainers encouraged to serve as poll workers
August 1, 2024
November 2024 General Election ballot order of referendum questions announced
July 30, 2024
Two Maine students among first-ever ‘America’s Field Trip’ awardees
July 17, 2024
Scarborough BMV to re-open June 24
June 21, 2024
Corporations, UCC and Commissions Division moving to Ballard Center
June 18, 2024
Maine State Archives hires Director for the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission
June 17, 2024
Secretary Bellows announces ballot recount for legislative primary
June 14, 2024
Secretary Bellows announces final wording on referendum question
June 14, 2024
Secretary Bellows announces new state flag design contest
June 14, 2024
Information about candidate withdrawal in House District 118
June 10, 2024
Scarborough BMV to be temporarily closed
May 24, 2024
Annual reports for business and nonprofit entities are due Monday, June 3
May 20, 2024
State Primary Day 2024 – Four weeks away
May 13, 2024
Addison residents can now renew vehicle registrations online
May 9, 2024
REAL ID enforcement by TSA one year away
May 7, 2024
Secretary Bellows Warns of Misleading Corporation and Non-Profit Solicitations
May 6, 2024
Public comment period now open on wording of ballot question
April 30, 2024
BMV, EMCC to host free catalytic converter etching event
April 17, 2024
Permanent Commission on the Status of Women hires Executive Director
March 25, 2024
Secretary Bellows Modifies Ruling in Challenge to Trump Presidential Primary Petitions
March 4, 2024
New Pine Tree Plate unveiled by BMV
February 26, 2024
Citizen initiative found valid with 76,081 signatures
February 22, 2024
Maine Historical Records Advisory Board Announces New Grant Program For Archival Collections
February 15, 2024
Absentee voting underway in 2024 Presidential Primary Election
February 5, 2024
Policy brief details wins, continued challenges, potential solutions in child care sector
January 23, 2024
Latest Enrolled and Registered Data Files posted online
January 22, 2024
Bellows alerts all Maine businesses of new federal reporting requirement
January 19, 2024
Bellows statement on appeal
January 19, 2024
Bellows confirms Libertarian Party as Qualified Party in Maine
January 18, 2024
Bellows confirms No Labels Party as newly Qualified Party in Maine
January 5, 2024

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