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Today’s Communication Technologies – Gathering Evidence

Thursday, May 15, 2025

The National Domestic Communications Assistance Center is partnering with the New Hampshire Police Standards & Training Council on a virtual training event that will focused on best practices for working with modern internet communication services and highlight the tools that are available for open-source research, mapping, and analysis of cellular and geolocation data.  The class is scheduled to take place on July 1, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  To register for the...


Grant Writing Training - June 16-17

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Androscoggin County EMA and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant writing workshop in Poland on June 16-17, 2025.  This training is for grant seekers across all disciplines.  Attendees will learn how to find the funding sources and write winning grant proposals. For information about this opportunity, please click here. 


Mold Complaints: Case studies for Local Health Officers - May 21

Monday, May 12, 2025

Join mold experts from the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council on Wednesday, May 21 for an overview of mold and strategies for addressing mold complaints.  For the bulk of this session, we will walk together through two case studies based on your most frequent questions and commonly-encountered situations (ex:  Should we test for mold?  If so, who does the testing?).  Feel free to post your questions with your registration and we will make sure these are addressed during the...


Cannabis Caregiver Retail Stores and “Opting In”

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Legislation effective August 9, 2024 (PL 2023, c. 679) redefined the term “caregiver retail store” under the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis law. As a result more caregiver operations may now be classified as cannabis caregiver "retail stores" for state registrations and renewals. It has recently been suggested to some municipalities that they may have an obligation under current law to “opt in” to allow medical cannabis retail stores to operate in their...


Maine CDC “Bird Flu” Update - April 16

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Join avian influenza experts from the Maine CDC, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, and the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Department for an overview and update of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ("Bird Flu") in Maine. The talk will include general overview of the disease, risks, and prevalence in Maine, and strategies for farmers, fishermen and municipalities. Time for Q & A. Date: Wednesday, April 16 Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm Registration is free, click...


Maine Women Leading Government - Now Accepting Members

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Maine Women Leading Government is currently accepting applications for membership.  MWLG was founded to meet the unique professional development and networking needs of women in local government—needs that too often go unmet in traditional organizations. Together, we are breaking barriers, fostering opportunity, and creating a community where women lead and thrive. As a member, you will have access to leadership and skill-building workshops; mentorship opportunities; networking...


MMA Legal Services Forms & Registry Margin Requirements

Friday, April 4, 2025

MMA Legal Services has recently become aware that some members have experienced difficulties when filing some of our sample forms for recording in County Registries of Deeds. We have issued a brief update on Registry document recording requirements and some suggestions that may be helpful.  Please see the Legal Update: MMA Legal Forms & Registry Margin Requirements for more information (member login required).     


Industrial Circular Economy Exchanges – Second Chance

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Municipal officials who are unable to participate in the Mitchell Center’s April 7 seminar, exploring the potential of industrial symbiosis and materials exchanges as solutions for reducing waste in Maine, will have a second opportunity during the Maine Resource Recovery Association’s (MRRA) Recycling and Solid Waste Conference on Monday April 14 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. As part of the center’s partnership with the association, MMA members are being offered a free...


Closing the Loop – Industrial Circular Economy Exchanges

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

On Monday, April 7, the Mitchell Center is hosting a seminar exploring the potential of industrial symbiosis and materials exchanges as solutions for reducing waste in Maine - a key policy priority for climate action and sustainable resource use. By facilitating the exchange of waste, symbiosis and exchanges can cut disposal costs, minimize pollution, and unlock new economic opportunities. For additional information about the session and to register for the event visit the Mitchell Center...


Maine Wasted Food Solutions Summit

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

On April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon, the Mitchell Center is hosting a summit focused on ending wasted food and food loss in Maine through solutions that benefit everyone. The summit brings together our state’s key food system participants: farms, businesses, feeding partners, community leaders, and nonprofit organizations – to discuss best and highest uses for our valuable Maine food resources at every stage… “Maine Food: Too Good To Waste.” To register for...


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