Thursday, May 29, 2025
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is preparing updates to water quality standards for consideration by the Legislature in accordance with 38 M.R.S. Section 464.3.B. Comments on the recommendations, which can be reviewed here, will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on June 30, 2025. Additionally, the department is conducting a virtual meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon, to provide an overview of the recommendations and to accept public input....
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...
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. Municipal officials interested in registering for the event are invited to use the code “Special100” when checking out for a $100 discount on registration costs. For information about...
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...
Monday, May 12, 2025
The first ever Maine Healthy Aging report was released on May 1, 2025. Developed by the Point32Health Foundation, the report is designed to help residents, agencies, providers, and governments understand the health status and strengths and vulnerabilities of older individuals residing in communities across Maine. To review report, please click here.
Monday, May 12, 2025
On Wednesday, May 21 from 12-1p.m., the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office, Governor’s Energy Office, and Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future will co-host high-level information session regarding the new energy and building codes that went into effect on April 7. To register for the event, please click here. Additionally, detailed energy code trainings are available for code enforcement officers, builders, architects, and design professionals....
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...
Friday, April 18, 2025
On April 22 at 2 p.m., the U.S. Department of Treasury is hosting a workshop focused on providing the information municipalities need to successfully submit required American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) reports. To register for the Treasury’s workshop, please click here. Additionally, following the Treasury's webinar, the National League of Cities will host Office Hours sessions where municipal leaders ask questions and receive one-on-one support to help troubleshoot...
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
On April 22 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., the National League of Cities is joining the American Public Health Association, American Psychological Association, and the International City/County Management Association, for a conversation about the impact incivility has on public sector employees, including town and city managers and elected officials. The session will provide an opportunity for participants to share their stories and offer strategies for rebuilding trust, promoting kindness,...
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...