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“MMA For a Day” Town Hall in Farmington April 22nd

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The Maine Municipal Association's "MMA For A Day" Town Hall event brings the staff and services of the Maine Municipal Association right to your doorstep! This is your opportunity to mingle with fellow member municipalities, gain invaluable insights into MMA initiatives and programs, engage directly with our dedicated leaders and staff to address your needs and concerns, and stay up to date on training and professional development opportunities. Location: Farmington...


Join the Maine Municipal Association's Education & Training Advisory Council

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Join the Maine Municipal Association's Education & Training Advisory Council - Your Opportunity to Shape Municipal Training and Professional Development! The Maine Municipal Association (MMA) is excited to announce the call for nominations for our Education and Training Advisory Council – a pivotal initiative tasked with supporting and advising MMA on ongoing municipal education and training needs across the state. Why Join the Advisory Council? The Advisory Council...


Socially Connected Communities Webinar

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The Maine Resilience Building Network (NRBN) is hosting an interactive Action Guide for Building Socially Connected Communities virtual workshop on Thursday, February 29 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.  The program is free for MRBN members and $30 for non-members. 

For more information about the workshop, please visit this link


Penobscot Energy Resilience Initiative

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

On Monday, February 12, the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions will host a discussion with Gary Fearon, Director of Housing, Penobscot Indian Nation, focused on the initiatives the Tribal Nation has taken to make energy resilience a priority.                                                               ...


Apply for a Summer Municipal Intern and MMA Intern Grant by March 3

Friday, January 26, 2024

Towns and cities wanting to host an intern this summer through the Maine Government Summer Internship Program can submit their applications beginning February 1 with a due date of March 3. To learn more about the internship program and apply, visit the program’s website or view the recording of an informational webinar held on January by program and MMA staff. MMA is also pleased to offer four $3,500 grants to municipalities that host an intern through the program this summer. More...



Grant Writing Training in Portland - January 22 & 23

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Portland Police Department and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant writing workshop in Portland on January 22 & 23, 2024.  This training is for grant seekers across all disciplines. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as healthcare organizations, nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. Tuition is $495; however, Maine Municipal Association members and their staff will receive a...


Conversation on Antisemitism – December 19

Thursday, December 14, 2023

On Tuesday, December 19th at 6:00 the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine will offer a community conversation on antisemitism. The zoom gathering will begin with a 45 minute presentation on the history of antisemitism from Education Coordinator Erica Nadelhaft; she will then open it up to questions and conversation. The gathering will focus on people's personal experiences, not politics. We would like to hear about what you are seeing and experiencing in your daily lives during...


Apply Now: New Water Workforce Grant Funding Available

Monday, October 30, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $20 million in grant funding through the Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant Program to address the need for building a pipeline of skilled, diverse water and wastewater utilities workers. Cities, via their public works departments, are eligible recipients of these grants and are encouraged to apply by the November 17th deadline! 


Rodent Academy: October 24 & 25 in Portland

Friday, October 20, 2023

Rodent Academy is an educational program that uses active learning to teach best practices for preventing, managing, and monitoring rodent infestations. This program is intended for professionals, including pest management professionals, sanitarians, inspectors, facilities managers, health officials, educators, and others. Pesticide recertification credits will be offered. This year Rodent Academy is being offered as a 1-day webinar (virtual) or a 2-day, in-person program. 1-Day...


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