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Hanover residents can now renew vehicle registrations online

AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announces that the Town of Hanover has launched Rapid Renewal, the Department of the Secretary of State’s online service for renewing motor vehicle registrations.

Through Rapid Renewal, Mainers can quickly and easily renew their vehicle registrations and pay their municipal excise taxes online at any time. Rapid Renewal allows Mainers to conduct business with municipal and state government in one seamless online transaction.

Citizen initiative found valid with 74,888 signatures

AUGUSTA — The citizen initiative petition “An Act to Protect Maine Communities by Enacting the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act” has been found valid, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows confirmed today.

On Jan. 23, 2025, the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions received 5,581 petition forms containing 79,981 signatures of voters who support the initiative.

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