AUGUSTA, Maine, April 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester: A bill sponsored by Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, would add four staff people to the Child Welfare Services Ombudsman's office. LD 1094, "An Act To Increase Funding for Staffing for the Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program," was the subject of a public hearing in the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee on Monday. "The recent news ab  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 30 -- The Maine Arts Commission issued the following news release: The Maine Arts Commission celebrated Arts + Culture Day at the Maine State House, April 22, 2019. Artists, arts organizations, educators, and students from all parts of Maine gathered in the Hall of Flags to help increase awareness for the state's cultural sector. The program included remarks from Governor Janet Mills, state legislators, cultural agency leaders, students and arts advocates. Featured perfo  more