🇺🇸 Janet Mills — Governor of Maine

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[{"title": "Domestic Violence Awareness Month", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Domestic Violence Awareness Month governor-sam Fri, 10/02/2026 - 11:05 October 2, 2026 Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening. Some years ago, there was a young woman who dated a man who was handsome and charming and smart, and she was in love with him. That man was also an alcoholic, as it turned out. And one night, in a drunken rage, he held a gun to her head. The gun did not go off. She packed her bags and left that place and never turned back. Well, the rest of the story is that that young woman went to law school. She became a prosecutor, later Attorney General, and now the Governor of the State of Maine. Yes, I was one of the lucky ones. Many others who experienced domestic abuse are not so lucky. So to make sure that Maine people who have experienced or who are experiencing domestic abuse know that they're not alone and know that escape from violence is possible, I have declared October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Maine. Here are some things you ought to know about domestic abuse and domestic violence. Domestic abuse and domestic violence affect people and families of all races, ages, genders, and income levels. Nationwide, one in four women and one in seven men has experienced abuse and violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. In Maine, nearly half of all homicides are related to domestic abuse every year. We can prevent domestic abuse and domestic violence in Maine by spreading awareness, by improving public policies to better support people affected by abuse, and by holding perpetrators accountable. Every day, but especially during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, may we all do our part to spread awareness about domestic abuse, to challenge the behavior of abusive people, and to support survivors of abuse, whoever they may be. Together, our individual actions are what will end domestic abuse in the state of Maine. So if you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please call the statewide Domestic Abuse Helpline at 1-866-834-HELP. That's 1-866-834-HELP. If you or someone you know is deaf or hard of hearing, please call 1-800-437-1220. That's 1-800-437-1220. You are not alone, and escape from violence is possible. Believe me. This is Governor Janet Mills, and I thank you for listening.", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "http://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/radio_address/domestic-violence-awareness-month-2026-10-02", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-10-02", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-10-02T15:05:20+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:15:21+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "National PA Week - October 6 through 12", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "National PA Week - October 6 through 12 WHEREAS , quality, cost-effective, and patient-centered healthcare is essential to the well-being and quality of life of all people in Maine; and WHEREAS , physician associates/assistants (PAs) are nationally certified and state-licensed medical professionals who diagnose illnesses, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient's principal healthcare provider; and WHEREAS , PAs are trusted providers and vital members of the healthcare team, enhancing access to high-quality care in primary care settings, hospitals, rural communities, and underserved areas; and WHEREAS , PAs deliver compassionate, expert care, often serving as the first point of contact for patients and empowering individuals and families to be active participants in their own health; and WHEREAS , PAs provide critical care across a broad range of medical specialties, including addressing the growing demand for behavioral and mental health services by offering compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families in need; and WHEREAS , PAs are committed to addressing health disparities, expanding access, and providing team-based, person-centered care across every medical specialty and setting; and WHEREAS , PAs have earned the respect of patients and colleagues alike for their clinical excellence, adaptability, and deep dedication to the communities they serve; and WHEREAS , Maine has been a leader in progressing PA practice and ensuring access to PA services by enacting legislation in recent years to join the PA compact, change the title of the profession to accurately reflect the scope of the profession, and allow PAs to practice at the top of their education and training; NOW, THEREFORE , be it resolved that I, Janet T. Mills, Governor of the State of Maine, do hereby proclaim October 6-12, 2026 as National PA Week in Maine, and I encourage all residents to recognize and celebrate the important role that PAs play in improving health, advancing equity, and delivering high-quality care across the healthcare system. In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed GIVEN under my hand at Augusta this twenty ninth day of September Two Thousand Twenty-Six governor-sam Wed, 09/30/2026 - 14:45", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "http://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/official_documents/proclamations/2026-09-national-pa-week-october-6-through-12", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-30", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-30T18:45:39+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:15:21+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October WHEREAS, domestic abuse and violence is a serious injustice and public health crisis that affects people and families of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and income levels; and WHEREAS, each year nearly half of all homicides in Maine are related to domestic abuse and violence; and WHEREAS, support and help are available 24/7/365 to anyone affected by domestic abuse, through the programs of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence and the statewide domestic violence helpline; and WHEREAS, domestic abuse and violence is entirely preventable, and all Maine people have opportunities to intervene and change the ways we and our communities understand and act on the issue of domestic abuse and violence; and WHEREAS , community leaders are uniquely positioned to make a broad and lasting impact by enacting policies and practices that support survivors and their children, and hold abusive people to account; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Janet T. Mills, Governor of the State of Maine, do hereby proclaim October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout the State of Maine, and I urge all citizens to recognize this observance. In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed GIVEN under my hand at Augusta this twenty eighth day of September Two Thousand Twenty-Six governor-sam Wed, 09/30/2026 - 13:57", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "http://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/official_documents/proclamations/2026-09-domestic-violence-awareness-month-october", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-30", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-30T17:57:12+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:15:21+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "Disability Employment Awareness Month - October", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Disability Employment Awareness Month - October WHEREAS , October 2026 marks the 81st anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month; and WHEREAS , workplaces across our state that are welcoming of the talents of all people, including people with disabilities, are critical to healthy communities and a strong economy; and WHEREAS , while the employment rate of people with disabilities ages 16 to 64 in Maine has increased to 44 percent, it remains significantly lower than the 83 percent employment rate for Maine people without disabilities; and WHEREAS , it is important that the State of Maine prepare all youth, including those with disabilities, for meaningful careers and an adulthood that includes employment; and WHEREAS , Maine is an Employment First state, affirming employment as the first and preferred option for people with disabilities who receive services from state agencies; and WHEREAS , people with disabilities, including people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, Blind or with Low Vision make significant contributions to Maine's economy and communities; and WHEREAS , activities during this month will reinforce the value and talent people with disabilities add to our workplaces and communities and affirm Maine's commitment to increasing access to good jobs and competitive, integrated employment for all workers, including those with disabilities; NOW, THEREFORE , be it resolved that I, Janet T. Mills, Governor of the State of Maine, do hereby proclaim October 2026 as Disability Employment Awareness Month throughout the State of Maine, and I call upon employers, schools, higher education institutions and other community organizations in Maine to observe October with appropriate programs and activities that celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities and promote access to good, in-demand jobs and career pathways such as registered apprenticeships for all Maine people. In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed GIVEN under my hand at Augusta this twenty eighth day of September Two Thousand Twenty-Six governor-sam Wed, 09/30/2026 - 13:55", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "http://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/official_documents/proclamations/2026-09-disability-employment-awareness-month-october", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-30", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-30T17:55:41+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:15:21+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "Veterans Forward Day - October 15", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Veterans Forward Day - October 15 WHEREAS , Maine veterans and their families have sacrificed bravely for the United States of America and the State of Maine, and it is our duty to support those who have given so much for our country and communities; and WHEREAS , Veterans Forward, a program of Easterseals Maine, provides assistance to Maine veterans, service members and their families when other resources may not be available; and WHEREAS , Veterans Forward helps veterans and their families with necessities such as housing, substance use treatment, home heating assistance, food and clothing, and job training; and WHEREAS , on October 15, 2026, NewsRadio WGAN will host the “Make 12 Hours Count Radiothon” from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to raise awareness and funds to support Veterans Forward and the veterans and military families it serves; NOW, THEREFORE , be it resolved that I, Janet T. Mills, Governor of the State of Maine, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2026 as Veterans Forward Day in Maine, and I encourage people across the state to support this important mission of serving Maine veterans and their families. In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed GIVEN under my hand at Augusta this twenty second day of September Two Thousand Twenty-Six governor-sam Fri, 09/25/2026 - 14:24", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "http://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/official_documents/proclamations/2026-09-veterans-forward-day-october-15", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-25", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-25T18:24:02+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:15:21+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "Maine Blue Economy Week - September 28 through October 2", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Maine Blue Economy Week - September 28 through October 2 WHEREAS , Maine's relationship with the ocean has always been dynamic, shaped by changing communities, resources, markets, and conditions; and WHEREAS , from the earliest Indigenous traditions of fishing, harvesting, and boatbuilding, to the shipyards that continue to connect Maine to the world, our people have long adapted to changing circumstances and found new ways to work on and with the sea; and WHEREAS , many of the practices we recognize today as Maine traditions were once innovations themselves, developed by generations of Maine people who embraced new techniques, technologies, and ideas to pursue new opportunities while respecting the natural limits of the Gulf of Maine; and WHEREAS , Maine's fishermen, sea farmers, boatbuilders, engineers, entrepreneurs, scientists, researchers, and inventors continue this tradition of ingenuity, mastering traditional craftsmanship, innovating new marine technologies and practices, and advancing ocean science, climate adaptation, and blue biotechnology; and WHEREAS , as the Gulf of Maine experiences rapid change, the tenacity, expertise, and spirit of innovation that have long defined Maine's working waterfronts are more important than ever as we adapt to new conditions and pursue new opportunities; and WHEREAS , the future of Maine's blue economy depends on continued investment in the people, research, businesses, and working waterfronts that have always transformed necessity into innovation, and innovation into the Maine we know today; NOW, THEREFORE , be it resolved that I, Janet T. Mills, Governor of the State of Maine, do hereby proclaim the week of September 28-October 2, 2026 as Maine Blue Economy Week and I encourage all Maine people to recognize and celebrate the ingenuity, expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit that has sustained our connection to the ocean and will help shape the future of Maine's blue economy. In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed GIVEN under my hand at Augusta this twenty second day of September Two Thousand Twenty-Six governor-sam Fri, 09/25/2026 - 14:25", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "http://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/official_documents/proclamations/2026-09-maine-blue-economy-week-september-28-through-october-2", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-25", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-25T18:25:02+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:15:21+00:00"}]

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20th Anniversary of the Maine-Montenegro National Guard State Partnership. 20th Anniversary of the Maine-Montenegro National Guard State Partnership governor-sam Fri, 09/25/2026 - 14:01 September 25, 2026 Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening. Well, last week I was privileged to witness a group of multinational soldiers complete a joint military exercise known as the Common Challenge 2026. Up in the mountains of Montenegro, among the chatter of many nations, I listened to dignitaries and servicemembers comment on the success of the day, on the readiness for the mission, and on the grit and pride of that international team. My thoughts turned to Shakespeare, a bard of some four centuries ago, who could not have envisioned the future circumstances which we find our

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[{"title": "20th Anniversary of the Maine-Montenegro National Guard State Partnership", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "20th Anniversary of the Maine-Montenegro National Guard State Partnership governor-sam Fri, 09/25/2026 - 14:01 September 25, 2026 Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening. Well, last week I was privileged to witness a group of multinational soldiers complete a joint military exercise known as the Common Challenge 2026. Up in the mountains of Montenegro, among the chatter of many nations, I listened to dignitaries and servicemembers comment on the success of the day, on the readiness for the mission, and on the grit and pride of that international team. My thoughts turned to Shakespeare, a bard of some four centuries ago, who could not have envisioned the future circumstances which we find ourselves in today, but who said prophetically and for all time: \"the Readiness is all.\" Readiness indeed. Readiness is what I saw in Montenegro last week. Readiness for things known and unknown, unexpected and expected. I traveled there with Major General Diane Dunn and Maine National Guardsmen to Montenegro to observe that joint training mission and to meet with Montenegrin officials, military members, and citizens to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Maine's strategic partnership with Montenegro. I am the second governor to have visited Montenegro and celebrate this partnership. In 2006, Maine and Montenegro formed that partnership to share training and military expertise, as Montenegro became a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO. Both the state of Maine and the people of Montenegro have benefited through this shared knowledge, through team exercises, and through progress in this strategic partnership. Over the past 20 years, our servicemembers and Montenegrins have trained side-by-side, shoulder-to-shoulder, learning how to navigate challenging mountain terrain, practicing difficult search and rescue missions, confronting dangerously cold weather conditions, and defending the security of our respective regions. Montenegrin soldiers have traveled to Maine for engineering projects, and Maine National Guardsmen have traveled to Montenegro to respond to cyber-attacks on that country. While in Montenegro, Major General Dunn and I met with the Prime Minister and the President, Defense Minister, and Foreign Minister of the country to discuss the future of our relationship and the prospects for more collaboration. Collaboration in forestry research, in deep port uses, in trade, and in educational exchanges for the benefit of both regions. Maine, like Montenegro, for instance, has a deep ocean port, which is an important gateway for trade. We are tackling threats of cybersecurity and threats from severe weather caused by climate change, just as they are. We too have a thriving forest products industry that is at the heart of our economy. So I emphasized to the Montenegrins that Maine offers world-leading universities, community colleges, and private higher eds, who are all ready to work with Montenegro students to train the next generation of best and brightest leaders—broadening research and bolstering our mutual security. I am proud of our own Guard members and of their determination to reach outside their own boundaries and zones of operation and zones of comfort to assist the people of Montenegro in addressing cybersecurity threats, in training and in military preparedness, and in maximizing the potential for international collaboration and expertise. To properly commemorate the 20th anniversary of this bilateral commitment of the Maine National Guard and the Armed Forces of Montenegro, I've officially proclaimed September 17th as Montenegro-Maine Partnership Day, reaffirming our friendship with the leaders, the people, and the Armed Forces of Montenegro. Maine and Montenegro have contributed our human and physical resources to this effort, and our culture, our character, and our courage have combined for the common good of humanity and for the common peace of our nations. Maine and Montenegro are ready. This is Governor Janet Mills, and I thank you for listening.", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "http://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/radio_address/20th-anniversary-maine-montenegro-national-guard-state-partnership-2026-09-25", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-25", "updated_at": null, "event_date": "2026-09-25", "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Explicit 'today' in source text, anchored to publication date", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-25T18:01:23+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:15:21+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "Protecting Maine Through Stronger Infrastructure and Climate Resiliency", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Protecting Maine Through Stronger Infrastructure and Climate Resiliency governor-sam Fri, 09/18/2026 - 13:40 September 18, 2026 Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening. You know, when I took office nearly eight years ago, I promised that Maine won't wait to take action to protect our state, our people, and our economy from the dangers of extreme weather events caused by pollution and changes to our environment. And I promised that we would fight to preserve this special place that we call home; preserve it for the benefit of our children and grandchildren. The stakes could not be higher. Look no further than the devastating storms of just a few years ago. Storms that impacted our communities, our people, and our economy—that destroyed a lot of infrastructure across the state. I've made climate action a cornerstone of my Administration. First, we created the Maine Climate Council, and we issued a groundbreaking climate action plan. And we dedicated millions of federal and state dollars to make that plan a reality. In 2025, we made the single largest investment in storm recovery by any administration in Maine history, and we created the State Resilience Office to build better, stronger public infrastructure to withstand future storms. That office manages a partnership of more than 300 communities and has awarded more than $29 million in state and federal funds for projects to prepare local communities for flooding, for storm surge, for rising sea levels, and other climate and weather events that put people's lives and livelihoods at risk. Recently, I was proud to announce the latest round of funding through that partnership: more than $4.7 million in grants to 72 cities and Tribal Governments , including the towns of Bingham and Madawaska: The Town of Bingham will install high-efficiency heat pumps and a rooftop solar system in order to lower their energy costs at the municipally owned Veterans Building; The Town of Madawaska will use their grant to launch the RIDER Program, a shared e-bike fleet in a rural community that doesn't have public transportation; And the Town of Freedom will use its grant to do an energy audit of its buildings and to plan for a bridge replacement across Hustus Brook. Through these projects and so many more, we are continuing to address the very real threat of severe weather events for the health of our people, the health of our environment, and the health of our economy. You know that clean air and clean water know no political party. Our planet is neither Democratic nor Republican. It's the home of all of us, and it is the responsibility of all of us and all governments to preserve it for future generations. I am proud that over the past nearly eight years, we've made cost-effective heat pumps, weatherization programs, and other things available for Maine people and businesses. We've attracted investments in emerging industries and renewables, and we've created good-paying, green collar jobs. We've reduced our reliance on expensive fossil fuels, and we've mobilized scientists, industry leaders, local and state officials, and young people from all over to act as one to address the effects of climate change. We won't wait for the next storm or the next disaster. We do care. And as the author Wendell Berry wrote, \"We care for this home that is ours. A home that we care for as we care for no other place in the world.\" This is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening.", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "http://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/radio_address/protecting-maine-through-stronger-infrastructure-and-climate-resiliency-2026-09", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-18", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-18T17:40:21+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:15:21+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "Maine Logger’s Day - October 12", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Maine Logger’s Day - October 12 WHEREAS , the logging industry has served as an economic driver and cultural tradition in Maine for centuries; and WHEREAS , the logging industry creates rural jobs and provides revenue for local communities, contributing $534 million to the state’s economy annually; and WHEREAS , loggers provide renewable material for products used by people in Maine every day; and WHEREAS , loggers are the root of Maine’s $8.3 billion forest economy; and WHEREAS , loggers are the means by which healthy and responsible forest management plans are accomplished; and WHEREAS , logging helps keep Maine’s forests healthy, which support vital animal habitats, protect watersheds, sequester carbon, provide recreational opportunities, and limit wildfires; and WHEREAS , logging provides for healthy forests through regeneration to ensure the sustainability of the industry for future generations of Maine people; NOW THEREFORE , be it resolved that I, Janet T. Mills, Governor of the State of Maine, do hereby proclaim October 12, 2026 as Maine Logger’s Day throughout the State of Maine, and I urge all citizens to recognize this observance. In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed GIVEN under my hand at Augusta this tenth day of September Two Thousand Twenty-Six governor-sam Wed, 09/16/2026 - 11:34", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "http://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/official_documents/proclamations/2026-09-maine-loggers-day-october-12", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-16", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-16T15:34:49+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:15:21+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "Maine Needham Day - September 26", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Maine Needham Day - September 26 WHEREAS , the Maine Needham was first introduced in 1872 by John Seavey, owner of the confectionary Seavey’s Sweets, which is rumored to have been located in either Auburn or Portland at the time; and WHEREAS , named after a popular preacher of that era, George C. Needham, the Needham candy consists of a mashed potato center surrounded by coconut and chocolate; and WHEREAS , it is thought that Needhams gained popularity with home cooks during the Great Depression, when Maine people would use their extra potato harvest to make the treat; and WHEREAS , Needhams have become synonymous with Maine, and they help celebrate locally harvested Maine potatoes; and WHEREAS , today, sweet shops and home cooks around our state keep the beloved tradition of the Needham alive by continuing to produce and perfect this iconic Maine treat for us to enjoy and share with the world; and WHEREAS , on September 26, 2026 the fourth annual Maine Needham Festival will be held at the Maine Tasting Center in Wiscasset to celebrate the Needham and it’s great history in Maine; and WHEREAS , in accordance with 1 MRSA § 150-S, the State of Maine observes the last Saturday in September each year as Maine Needham Day; NOW THEREFORE , be it resolved that I, Janet T. Mills, Governor of the State of Maine, do hereby proclaim September 26, 2026 as Maine Needham Day and I urge all citizens to recognize the Needham’s history and celebrate this delectable Maine treat. In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed GIVEN under my hand at Augusta this tenth day of September Two Thousand Twenty-Six governor-sam Wed, 09/16/2026 - 11:33", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "http://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/official_documents/proclamations/2026-09-maine-needham-day-september-26", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-16", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-16T15:33:57+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:15:21+00:00"}]

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