AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address on Dec. 20, 2024: Well, it's that most wonderful time of the year, with several important holidays right around the corner, Christmas and Hanukkah. And of course, after that, New Year's. Christmas is one of my personal favorite holidays. I have a big family, however, and I'm a little behind on wrapping presents for next week. You know, our state is home to people of many faiths, many backgrounds, many bel  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on Dec. 20, 2024: Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order establishing a task force to examine the opportunities and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for Maine's people, economy, and institutions. The Governor's Executive Order comes in response to a rapid surge of technological advancements that are poised to revolutionize how people live and work. Nearly one-fifth of the U.S. workforce is  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 21 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2024: Governor Janet Mills and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows signed the proclamation announcing a special election for the Maine House District 24 seat will be held Tuesday, February 25th, 2025. This House seat was previously held by State Representative Joseph C. Perry, who resigned having been elected State Treasurer on December 4th, 2024. House District 24 is comprised of the municipal  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Dec. 21 -- The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce posted the following news release: Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 11 new members to serve on the American Egg Board, including Jessica Hanslik of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., located in Ridgeland, Miss. The American Egg Board's goal is to maintain and expand domestic and foreign markets and uses for eggs and egg products. According to USDA, the American Egg Board   more