Janet Mills wrote : “Our agencies are currently hard at work responding to the emerging threat of PFAS. However, with an infusion of federal funds, Maine could more broadly and aggressively undertake these critically needed actions,”

bangordailynews Thursday, April 15, 2021 11:08:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "With the Federal government significantly increasing our supply of vaccines, it is appropriate to accelerate our timeframe, "

mninews Friday, April 2, 2021 11:09:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills wrote : “Our agencies are currently hard at work responding to the emerging threat of PFAS,” “However, with an infusion of federal funds, Maine could more broadly and aggressively undertake these critically needed actions. Of course, PFAS contamination is not a Maine problem; it is a national problem that ultimately requires a federal response”

washtimes Friday, April 2, 2021 12:26:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills wrote : “Maine is currently on the front edge of PFAS discovery and response, and by having the resources and support in the form of Federal leadership as we navigate this incredibly complex and devastating issue, it will ultimately benefit other states as they begin to grapple with the impacts of PFAS contamination,”

washtimes Friday, April 2, 2021 12:26:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Being able to visit your doctor, to fill a prescription, and to receive the health care you need to stay healthy is even more important amid this pandemic,”

bangordailynews Sunday, March 28, 2021 10:22:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If they want to come to the table, I’m always available to talk,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:32:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Heat pumps are saving Maine people money on their energy bills, supporting good-paying jobs, and are an important tool in our state’s fight against climate change, which is exactly why I set a goal of installing 100,000 new heat pumps by 2025 and why Maine’s climate action plan sets more aggressive 2030 targets, ” “Pairing strong Federal tax credits with Maine’s state incentives would benefit Maine people and the environment. I applaud Senators King and Collins for introducing this legislation, and I strongly urge Congress to follow Maine’s lead by making heat pumps more available and affordable”

foreignaffairs-nz Tuesday, March 23, 2021 10:08:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "I don’t know why that would be such a disconnect and it just doesn't seem like it was coordinated very well,"

ctvnews Sunday, March 21, 2021 1:13:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “It was my grandfather, a potato farmer from Ashland, who taught me as a young girl to turn my eyes to the stars in the night sky. Still today, it is not a book or a map that I rely on to find those constellations or to find my way through life. It is the experience, resilience and, most importantly, the perseverance of an Aroostook County farmer,” “The Dirigo Star is a beautiful tribute to the ways we have been tested as a state and as a nation, and a timeless reminder that the perseverance of Maine people will guide us through the challenges of our times, as true as the North Star”

bangordailynews Wednesday, March 17, 2021 6:49:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The failure to pass this commonsense budget is a loss for Maine. It is a loss for our unemployed and for 28,000 small business owners who would get tax relief but are now left to wonder what happens next,”

siouxcityjournal Friday, March 12, 2021 4:58:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We’re reopening Maine. Maine is open. You’re welcome to come here and enjoy our beaches and mountains in the coming months,”

news-yahoo Monday, March 8, 2021 8:42:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Of course, it’s not over yet,”

bangordailynews Monday, March 8, 2021 12:34:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We’re reopening Maine. Maine is open. You’re welcome to come here and enjoy our beaches and mountains in the coming months,”

TorontoStar Friday, March 5, 2021 8:50:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills urged ( about State Park ) : “all Maine people to recognize and celebrate the determination, foresight and generosity of Governor Percival Baxter on this, the 90th anniversary of his original enduring gift to the people of the State of Maine”

bangordailynews Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:40:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Maine is ready for opportunity. We’re ready for investment. We are ready to lead,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:48:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "Taking that into consideration, along with the clarity, predictability, and relative ease of implementation, I believe this approach is the best option to save lives and ensure the vaccine can be administered to as many people as quickly and as efficiently as possible,"

washingtonexaminer Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:08:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said ( about Environment Protection ) : “The people of Maine will be well-served by her wealth of experience, her passion for the preservation of Maine’s lands and waters, and her dedication to the Department of Environmental Protection,”

bangordailynews Friday, February 26, 2021 9:49:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “None of us wished to see the times we have seen these last twelve months, but that is not for us to decide,” “All that we can do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us and that’s what Maine people have done”

bangordailynews Wednesday, February 24, 2021 4:35:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We’ve been through a lot these past 12 months, and perseverance will see us through these times, no matter who we are or where we live,”

wacotrib Wednesday, February 24, 2021 4:25:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills wrote : “If this comes to pass, it is not only fishermen and their crew who will be impacted, gear suppliers, trap builders, rope manufacturers all these businesses face a deeply uncertain future,”

seattlepi Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:08:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said ( about Solutions ) : “I am excited to welcome this investment, which is a tribute not only to the County but to the folks who work hard there day-in and day-out,” “This will strengthen the economy by sustaining good-paying jobs in the facility and up and down the local supply chain. I thank LP Building Solutions for their confidence in Maine and Maine people and look forward to working closely with them as they move forward with this investment”

bangordailynews Friday, February 19, 2021 12:19:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said ( about George Smith ) : “An avid sportsman, a prolific writer, and a good-natured friend to all, George Smith was the very embodiment of the character of Maine: strong but kind, independent but compassionate, wise but humble,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, February 17, 2021 11:22:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “This is the picture of efficiency. People are not anxious, they’re not angry,” “They haven’t been crowded into a room with other people. This is so smooth and efficient and I believe we can and are replicating that elsewhere in Maine”

therepublic Sunday, February 14, 2021 8:19:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said ( about George Smith ) : “An avid sportsman, a prolific writer, and a good-natured friend to all, George Smith was the very embodiment of the character of Maine: strong but kind, independent but compassionate, wise but humble,”

bangordailynews Saturday, February 13, 2021 9:07:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Exploring the great outdoors in Maine is a healthy and safe way to spend time during the pandemic,” “As an avid angler myself, it is my hope that this week of free fishing will encourage Maine people to enjoy the outdoors”

bangordailynews Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:19:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Right now, we are focused on protecting those who are providing direct care — frontline health care workers — and those who are 70 or older because their lives are most at risk,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, February 10, 2021 2:42:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I want to work with the Legislature and others to do all we can to pursue solutions that will help small businesses through this time of extraordinary hardship,”

siouxcityjournal Friday, January 29, 2021 1:41:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “At a time when hospitality needs every reform possible, this reorganization will reposition us as we grow out of the recent strains of the pandemic,”

news-yahoo Tuesday, January 26, 2021 3:39:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “On behalf of the people of Maine, I thank Bruce for his leadership of FAME and for his partnership, particularly in the development of the State’s Ten Year Strategic Economic Development Plan,” “I wish Bruce well in his future endeavors and I look forward to working with FAME’s Board of Directors to identify a potential successor for this important role”

bangordailynews Sunday, January 24, 2021 12:27:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : "These folks are exactly who face the greatest risks from the virus," "Given they are at a greater risk of serious illness or death, it is appropriate to first target the limited supply of vaccine Maine receives to that population"

washingtonexaminer Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:07:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “There is hard work ahead, but, as Americans, we are defined by our ability to rise to the challenges of our times and to create a better future for our children and grandchildren, regardless of the magnitude of the problems we face. Maine joins that challenge,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, January 20, 2021 11:05:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Our administration is working around the clock to take the limited and inconsistent supply of vaccine we receive from the federal government and turn it around quickly and efficiently to make sure it gets into the arms of as many Maine people as possible. But as we do this, the pandemic rages on all around us,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, January 20, 2021 6:06:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I’m not sure if there’s anybody who could just walk in and take her place,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, January 13, 2021 9:41:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Maine people, like people across the country, mourn their needless and tragic deaths and we pause to honor their sacrifice and service during this difficult time for our nation,”

bangordailynews Monday, January 11, 2021 8:37:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “To me, it’s a no-nonsense, no-drama document, plain and simple,”

bangordailynews Friday, January 8, 2021 11:30:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Puritan Medical Products embodies the long and proud tradition of Maine businesses stepping up during tumultuous times to meet the needs of our state,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, January 6, 2021 7:45:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “cannot afford to relax this rule now,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, December 30, 2020 11:04:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The overriding factor in everything we’ve done is the public health requirements, keeping people safe and healthy as possible,”

bangordailynews Tuesday, December 29, 2020 4:43:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The overriding factor in everything we’ve done is the public health requirements, keeping people safe and healthy as possible,”

bangordailynews Tuesday, December 29, 2020 10:29:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If you’re thinking of having a holiday gathering as usual this year, it also means reconsidering that,”

eagletribune Friday, December 25, 2020 2:55:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If you’re thinking of having a holiday gathering as usual this year, it also means reconsidering that,”

wwlp Friday, December 25, 2020 1:54:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If you’re thinking of having a holiday gathering as usual this year, it also means reconsidering that,”

yourerie Friday, December 25, 2020 12:16:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If you’re thinking of having a holiday gathering as usual this year, it also means reconsidering that,”

eagletribune Thursday, December 24, 2020 7:49:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If you’re thinking of having a holiday gathering as usual this year, it also means reconsidering that,”

washtimes Thursday, December 24, 2020 7:22:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The biggest gift we can give this holiday season is not a present under the tree or a hug to a loved one,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, December 23, 2020 3:02:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The biggest gift we can give this holiday season is not a present under the tree or a hug to a loved one. The best gift we can give, and the best gift we can receive, is good health,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, December 23, 2020 2:14:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We will join other [family members], including young grandchildren, virtually watching their faces light up as they open their gifts,” “Keeping our distance this year means we will celebrate safely next year”

bangordailynews Sunday, December 20, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The news that Maine and other states will now receive fewer doses of Pfizer vaccines next week, with no explanation, is frustrating and disrupts our distribution plans,”

bangordailynews Friday, December 18, 2020 4:12:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : "Our members at Dominion were overjoyed with it,"

CBC Wednesday, December 16, 2020 2:14:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Maine farms, producers, processors, and businesses have worked tirelessly to maintain our food supply chain during the pandemic,” “This funding aims to help cover some of those unanticipated costs and sustain businesses across the food production and distribution landscape”

bangordailynews Monday, December 14, 2020 10:51:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Families across Maine are still grappling with the unprecedented economic hardships caused by the pandemic,” “While this relief payment is not enough to make unemployed Maine people whole, it is our hope it will serve as a lifeline to sustain them during the holidays and until federal support arrives,”

forbes Sunday, December 13, 2020 10:51:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Families across Maine are still grappling with the unprecedented economic hardships caused by the pandemic,” “While this relief payment is not enough to make unemployed Maine people whole, it is our hope it will serve as a lifeline to sustain them during the holidays and until federal support arrives,”

forbes Sunday, December 13, 2020 9:08:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills warned : “Think twice, because COVID is not taking the holiday off,”

bangordailynews Saturday, December 12, 2020 4:22:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We didn’t give an exemption to Oxford Plains Speedway last summer. We didn’t give any exemptions to large facilities of other sorts,” “It’s really hard to make exceptions or stray from the general rules, especially when many states are reducing the indoor gathering limits, not expanding them,”

bangordailynews Saturday, December 12, 2020 2:27:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills warned : “Think twice, because COVID is not taking the holiday off,”

bangordailynews Friday, December 11, 2020 11:36:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “While this relief payment is not enough to make unemployed Maine people whole, it is our hope it will serve as a lifeline to sustain them during the holidays and until Federal support arrives,”

bangordailynews Thursday, December 10, 2020 12:22:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “It’s too early to know the impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on the spread of COVID-19 in Maine,”

news-yahoo Monday, December 7, 2020 1:59:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If my executive protection unit member had not been wearing a mask last Saturday while I was in the vehicle with them, I firmly believe I would have contracted the virus,”

boston Sunday, December 6, 2020 5:06:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “No matter where you are or who you are with, taking these simple steps protects you and anyone you come into contact with,” “Even someone who has limited contact with the public, like myself, can inadvertently be exposed to this dangerous virus, through nobody’s fault”

boston Sunday, December 6, 2020 5:06:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If my executive protection unit member had not been wearing a mask last Saturday while I was in the vehicle with them, I firmly believe I would have contracted the virus,”

dailyjournal Sunday, December 6, 2020 1:36:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “No matter where you are or who you are with, taking these simple steps protects you and anyone you come into contact with,” “Even someone who has limited contact with the public, like myself, can inadvertently be exposed to this dangerous virus, through nobody’s fault”

dailyjournal Sunday, December 6, 2020 1:36:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : "our healthcare staff here, as everywhere, is really strapped, the healthcare system is kind of breaking down because of the lack of staffing,"

CBSnews Thursday, December 3, 2020 6:35:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “far less than what is needed for Maine,”

bangordailynews Thursday, December 3, 2020 2:10:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I hope this serves as another reminder to all of us. As we’ve said all along, no one is immune to the spread and impact of the virus. Please stay safe. That’s the most immediate challenge before us — stemming the tide of the virus, protecting the health of Maine people, and charting a path for Maine’s economic recovery,”

missoulian Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:36:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I'm still taking the same steps that Maine people have taken to keep others safe. Quarantining and taking a test,”

wacotrib Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:17:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I'm still taking the same steps that Maine people have taken to keep others safe. Quarantining and taking a test,”

missoulian Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:34:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I'm still taking the same steps that Maine people have taken to keep others safe. Quarantining and taking a test,”

siouxcityjournal Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:20:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Our health care providers, and the heroic workers they employ, have shouldered an enormous burden this year,” “These funds, although not nearly enough to make up for their losses, will help bolster our providers at this critical time and allow them to continue providing care to Maine people”

news-yahoo Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:41:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I am feeling fine and not experiencing any symptoms whatsoever; but as we have said all along, no one is immune from exposure to this virus,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, December 2, 2020 6:05:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I am going to continue working as hard as I can on behalf of Maine people during this quarantine; but putting a lid on this virus will also require hard work by every person all across the state,”

boston Wednesday, December 2, 2020 5:43:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I am feeling fine and not experiencing any symptoms whatsoever; but as we have said all along, no one is immune from exposure to this virus,”

wcvb Wednesday, December 2, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I am feeling fine and not experiencing any symptoms whatsoever; but as we have said all along, no one is immune from exposure to this virus,” “I am going to continue working as hard as I can on behalf of Maine people during this quarantine; but putting a lid on this virus will also require hard work by every person all across the state. I know people are tired, and I know it can be difficult to take the necessary precautions, but with the number of new cases and the number of people hospitalized, it is more important than ever before that we protect each other’s health and safety. Please wear your mask, watch your distance, and wash your hands – and, if you come into contact with someone who may have the virus, follow CDC guidelines and avoid contact with others for the required period”

wcvb Wednesday, December 2, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Our health care providers, and the heroic workers they employ, have shouldered an enormous burden this year,”

bangordailynews Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:23:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "our healthcare staff here, as everywhere, is really strapped, the healthcare system is kind of breaking down because of the lack of staffing,"

CBSnews Tuesday, December 1, 2020 7:28:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The news that the search for crew of the Emmy Rose has been cancelled is devastating. Tragic losses at sea like this resonate loudly throughout our State and hit Maine’s tight-knit fishing community especially hard. This is particularly true as we head into the holiday season,”

bangordailynews Sunday, November 29, 2020 4:58:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “To all Maine people, please, to keep our small businesses open, to prevent our hospitals from being overwhelmed, to keep our kids in school, to protect yourselves as well as people you may never meet – get your flu shot, wear your mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance, especially during the upcoming holiday season,”

fox35orlando Wednesday, November 25, 2020 11:02:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I know we are growing tired. This is not forever, but we have to do these things in order to get our grip on this virus as we make progress toward a vaccine,”

fox35orlando Wednesday, November 25, 2020 11:02:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I know we are growing tired. This is not forever, but we have to do these things in order to get our grip on this virus as we make progress toward a vaccine,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, November 25, 2020 1:45:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Many people need to ask themselves, do I have to take this trip?” “If the answer is honestly no, don’t do it”

bangordailynews Sunday, November 22, 2020 10:00:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “In the meantime, I will do all I can to keep people secure in their homes this holiday season,”

muscatinejournal Saturday, November 21, 2020 12:59:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “In the meantime, I will do all I can to keep people secure in their homes this holiday season,”

nwitimes Saturday, November 21, 2020 12:13:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Internet access is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity,” “And no child in Maine should be left out of the classroom because they can’t get online”

bangordailynews Friday, November 20, 2020 10:20:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “As we enter the colder months and a holiday season when we customarily gather with friends and family, we are also entering a new and dangerous phase of the pandemic,”

bangordailynews Friday, November 20, 2020 1:25:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We could do the things we did back in the spring because we had help from the federal government,”

bangordailynews Thursday, November 19, 2020 7:47:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state," "Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple"

news-yahoo Tuesday, November 17, 2020 12:53:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : "We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state," "Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple"

news-yahoo Monday, November 16, 2020 12:05:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “With the virus spreading all across our state, Maine people must take steps to protect themselves and others,”

bangordailynews Sunday, November 15, 2020 4:54:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state," "Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple"

news-yahoo Saturday, November 14, 2020 8:04:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I recognize this will be an inconvenience for many,” ”But it is in the interest of public health and can keep people, including our loved ones, healthy and safe this holiday season”

bangordailynews Saturday, November 14, 2020 12:47:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I recognize this will be an inconvenience for many, but it is in the interest of public health and can keep people, including our loved ones, healthy and safe this holiday season,”

boston Saturday, November 14, 2020 12:14:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : "We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state," "Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple"

news-yahoo Saturday, November 14, 2020 12:11:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : "Some of our New England states, including Massachusetts, have demonstrated a concerning increase in the prevalence of the virus over the last two weeks. To preserve our ability to travel while protecting the health of our loved ones no matter where they live, visitors from Massachusetts and Maine people returning from Massachusetts must now test negative for COVID-19 or quarantine when coming to Maine,"

wcvb Friday, November 13, 2020 11:04:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "Some of our New England states, including Massachusetts, have demonstrated a concerning increase in the prevalence of the virus over the last two weeks. To preserve our ability to travel while protecting the health of our loved ones no matter where they live, visitors from Massachusetts and Maine people returning from Massachusetts must now test negative for COVID-19 or quarantine when coming to Maine,"

wcvb Friday, November 13, 2020 11:04:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I recognize this will be an inconvenience for many, but it is in the interest of public health and can keep people, including our loved ones, healthy and safe this holiday season,”

680news Friday, November 13, 2020 10:32:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state," "Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple"

news-yahoo Friday, November 13, 2020 8:00:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I don’t want to put it on the frontline workers who are often young people working at minimum wage jobs. They’re not the COVID cops, and I don’t want to put that on them,”

bangordailynews Friday, November 13, 2020 6:59:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I don’t want to put it on the frontline workers who are often young people working at minimum wage jobs. They’re not the COVID cops, and I don’t want to put that on them,” “But they can call the police, and they can call the local code enforcement officer or health officer”

bangordailynews Friday, November 13, 2020 4:26:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I don’t want to put it on the front-line workers who are often young people working at minimum-wage jobs. They’re not the COVID cops, and I don’t want to put that on them,” “But they can call the police, and they can call the local code enforcement officer or health officer”

news-yahoo Friday, November 13, 2020 2:32:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The global threat of climate change looms large over the future of our state,”

bangordailynews Monday, November 9, 2020 11:36:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

news-yahoo Saturday, November 7, 2020 1:16:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

news-yahoo Friday, November 6, 2020 11:24:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

news-yahoo Friday, November 6, 2020 8:28:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

news-yahoo Friday, November 6, 2020 5:07:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

news-yahoo Friday, November 6, 2020 12:53:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple,”

news-yahoo Friday, November 6, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,”

WashingtonPost Friday, November 6, 2020 5:53:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,”

wcvb Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

wcvb Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,”

wyff4 Thursday, November 5, 2020 9:52:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

wyff4 Thursday, November 5, 2020 9:52:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,”

bangordailynews Thursday, November 5, 2020 9:05:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

wmur Thursday, November 5, 2020 8:56:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

wmur Thursday, November 5, 2020 8:56:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “All gatherings pose a risk of transmitting this virus. I don’t want COVID-19 to be the uninvited guest at the party,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, November 4, 2020 6:38:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “It’s not about my telling people when they can or can’t shop or open a business or go to school,”

bangordailynews Saturday, October 31, 2020 12:05:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “This is not about shutting down something,” “This is about hunkering down. It’s about people getting back into the bunker essentially, doing what common sense dictates and tells them to do. It’s not about my issuing an order today. It’s not about my telling people when they can or can’t shop or open a business or go to school. It’s about everybody using common sense and getting this thing under control”

bangordailynews Thursday, October 29, 2020 8:53:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “No one should have to live in fear of not being able to see a doctor, fill their prescriptions or receive life-saving care, especially in the middle of a pandemic,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:58:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said ( about Donald Trump ) : “When Donald Trump was elected president I said I’ll give him the benefit of a doubt,” “But I am not now, and no one should”

bangordailynews Sunday, October 25, 2020 10:43:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We’ve seen this pandemic spread in every county in the state and this president has done nothing to stop it,” “He’s welcome to come here, but I encourage him for once to start speaking the truth”

bangordailynews Sunday, October 25, 2020 10:43:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I was disappointed because from what I heard, he did not heed his own advice [at the rally]”

bangordailynews Wednesday, October 21, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “They probably have been exposed to any number of people who have been carrying the virus, which is too bad,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, October 21, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “My administration will continue its collaboration with others as we build on our state’s COVID response and plan for an eventual vaccine,”

bangordailynews Saturday, October 17, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “While these funds will not make them whole, they offer some lifeline to keep afloat those small businesses that are at the core of our economy,”

news-yahoo Friday, October 16, 2020 12:37:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “While these funds will not make them whole, they offer some lifeline to keep afloat those small businesses that are at the core of our economy,”

bangordailynews Thursday, October 15, 2020 5:37:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills comentó : “La terapia de reorientación sexual es una práctica dañina y ampliamente desacreditada que no tiene cabida en Maine” “Al promulgar esta ley hoy, enviamos un mensaje inequívoco a los jóvenes de la comunidad LGBTQ en Maine y en todo el país: Estamos con ustedes, los apoyamos y siempre hemos defendido su derecho de ser quienes son”

wsoctv Wednesday, May 29, 2019 10:27:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills disse : "A nossa história não é perfeita de forma alguma. Mas, durante muito tempo, foi escrita e apresentada de uma forma que não reconhece nossas deficiências"

uol Saturday, April 27, 2019 2:53:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills wrote : “Our agencies are currently hard at work responding to the emerging threat of PFAS. However, with an infusion of federal funds, Maine could more broadly and aggressively undertake these critically needed actions,”

bangordailynews Thursday, April 15, 2021 11:08:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "With the Federal government significantly increasing our supply of vaccines, it is appropriate to accelerate our timeframe, "

mninews Friday, April 2, 2021 11:09:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills wrote : “Our agencies are currently hard at work responding to the emerging threat of PFAS,” “However, with an infusion of federal funds, Maine could more broadly and aggressively undertake these critically needed actions. Of course, PFAS contamination is not a Maine problem; it is a national problem that ultimately requires a federal response”

washtimes Friday, April 2, 2021 12:26:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills wrote : “Maine is currently on the front edge of PFAS discovery and response, and by having the resources and support in the form of Federal leadership as we navigate this incredibly complex and devastating issue, it will ultimately benefit other states as they begin to grapple with the impacts of PFAS contamination,”

washtimes Friday, April 2, 2021 12:26:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Being able to visit your doctor, to fill a prescription, and to receive the health care you need to stay healthy is even more important amid this pandemic,”

bangordailynews Sunday, March 28, 2021 10:22:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If they want to come to the table, I’m always available to talk,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:32:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Heat pumps are saving Maine people money on their energy bills, supporting good-paying jobs, and are an important tool in our state’s fight against climate change, which is exactly why I set a goal of installing 100,000 new heat pumps by 2025 and why Maine’s climate action plan sets more aggressive 2030 targets, ” “Pairing strong Federal tax credits with Maine’s state incentives would benefit Maine people and the environment. I applaud Senators King and Collins for introducing this legislation, and I strongly urge Congress to follow Maine’s lead by making heat pumps more available and affordable”

foreignaffairs-nz Tuesday, March 23, 2021 10:08:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "I don’t know why that would be such a disconnect and it just doesn't seem like it was coordinated very well,"

ctvnews Sunday, March 21, 2021 1:13:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “It was my grandfather, a potato farmer from Ashland, who taught me as a young girl to turn my eyes to the stars in the night sky. Still today, it is not a book or a map that I rely on to find those constellations or to find my way through life. It is the experience, resilience and, most importantly, the perseverance of an Aroostook County farmer,” “The Dirigo Star is a beautiful tribute to the ways we have been tested as a state and as a nation, and a timeless reminder that the perseverance of Maine people will guide us through the challenges of our times, as true as the North Star”

bangordailynews Wednesday, March 17, 2021 6:49:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The failure to pass this commonsense budget is a loss for Maine. It is a loss for our unemployed and for 28,000 small business owners who would get tax relief but are now left to wonder what happens next,”

siouxcityjournal Friday, March 12, 2021 4:58:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We’re reopening Maine. Maine is open. You’re welcome to come here and enjoy our beaches and mountains in the coming months,”

news-yahoo Monday, March 8, 2021 8:42:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Of course, it’s not over yet,”

bangordailynews Monday, March 8, 2021 12:34:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We’re reopening Maine. Maine is open. You’re welcome to come here and enjoy our beaches and mountains in the coming months,”

TorontoStar Friday, March 5, 2021 8:50:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills urged ( about State Park ) : “all Maine people to recognize and celebrate the determination, foresight and generosity of Governor Percival Baxter on this, the 90th anniversary of his original enduring gift to the people of the State of Maine”

bangordailynews Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:40:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Maine is ready for opportunity. We’re ready for investment. We are ready to lead,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:48:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "Taking that into consideration, along with the clarity, predictability, and relative ease of implementation, I believe this approach is the best option to save lives and ensure the vaccine can be administered to as many people as quickly and as efficiently as possible,"

washingtonexaminer Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:08:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said ( about Environment Protection ) : “The people of Maine will be well-served by her wealth of experience, her passion for the preservation of Maine’s lands and waters, and her dedication to the Department of Environmental Protection,”

bangordailynews Friday, February 26, 2021 9:49:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “None of us wished to see the times we have seen these last twelve months, but that is not for us to decide,” “All that we can do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us and that’s what Maine people have done”

bangordailynews Wednesday, February 24, 2021 4:35:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We’ve been through a lot these past 12 months, and perseverance will see us through these times, no matter who we are or where we live,”

wacotrib Wednesday, February 24, 2021 4:25:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills wrote : “If this comes to pass, it is not only fishermen and their crew who will be impacted, gear suppliers, trap builders, rope manufacturers all these businesses face a deeply uncertain future,”

seattlepi Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:08:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said ( about Solutions ) : “I am excited to welcome this investment, which is a tribute not only to the County but to the folks who work hard there day-in and day-out,” “This will strengthen the economy by sustaining good-paying jobs in the facility and up and down the local supply chain. I thank LP Building Solutions for their confidence in Maine and Maine people and look forward to working closely with them as they move forward with this investment”

bangordailynews Friday, February 19, 2021 12:19:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said ( about George Smith ) : “An avid sportsman, a prolific writer, and a good-natured friend to all, George Smith was the very embodiment of the character of Maine: strong but kind, independent but compassionate, wise but humble,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, February 17, 2021 11:22:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “This is the picture of efficiency. People are not anxious, they’re not angry,” “They haven’t been crowded into a room with other people. This is so smooth and efficient and I believe we can and are replicating that elsewhere in Maine”

therepublic Sunday, February 14, 2021 8:19:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said ( about George Smith ) : “An avid sportsman, a prolific writer, and a good-natured friend to all, George Smith was the very embodiment of the character of Maine: strong but kind, independent but compassionate, wise but humble,”

bangordailynews Saturday, February 13, 2021 9:07:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Exploring the great outdoors in Maine is a healthy and safe way to spend time during the pandemic,” “As an avid angler myself, it is my hope that this week of free fishing will encourage Maine people to enjoy the outdoors”

bangordailynews Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:19:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Right now, we are focused on protecting those who are providing direct care — frontline health care workers — and those who are 70 or older because their lives are most at risk,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, February 10, 2021 2:42:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I want to work with the Legislature and others to do all we can to pursue solutions that will help small businesses through this time of extraordinary hardship,”

siouxcityjournal Friday, January 29, 2021 1:41:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “At a time when hospitality needs every reform possible, this reorganization will reposition us as we grow out of the recent strains of the pandemic,”

news-yahoo Tuesday, January 26, 2021 3:39:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “On behalf of the people of Maine, I thank Bruce for his leadership of FAME and for his partnership, particularly in the development of the State’s Ten Year Strategic Economic Development Plan,” “I wish Bruce well in his future endeavors and I look forward to working with FAME’s Board of Directors to identify a potential successor for this important role”

bangordailynews Sunday, January 24, 2021 12:27:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : "These folks are exactly who face the greatest risks from the virus," "Given they are at a greater risk of serious illness or death, it is appropriate to first target the limited supply of vaccine Maine receives to that population"

washingtonexaminer Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:07:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “There is hard work ahead, but, as Americans, we are defined by our ability to rise to the challenges of our times and to create a better future for our children and grandchildren, regardless of the magnitude of the problems we face. Maine joins that challenge,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, January 20, 2021 11:05:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Our administration is working around the clock to take the limited and inconsistent supply of vaccine we receive from the federal government and turn it around quickly and efficiently to make sure it gets into the arms of as many Maine people as possible. But as we do this, the pandemic rages on all around us,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, January 20, 2021 6:06:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I’m not sure if there’s anybody who could just walk in and take her place,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, January 13, 2021 9:41:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Maine people, like people across the country, mourn their needless and tragic deaths and we pause to honor their sacrifice and service during this difficult time for our nation,”

bangordailynews Monday, January 11, 2021 8:37:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “To me, it’s a no-nonsense, no-drama document, plain and simple,”

bangordailynews Friday, January 8, 2021 11:30:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Puritan Medical Products embodies the long and proud tradition of Maine businesses stepping up during tumultuous times to meet the needs of our state,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, January 6, 2021 7:45:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “cannot afford to relax this rule now,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, December 30, 2020 11:04:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The overriding factor in everything we’ve done is the public health requirements, keeping people safe and healthy as possible,”

bangordailynews Tuesday, December 29, 2020 4:43:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The overriding factor in everything we’ve done is the public health requirements, keeping people safe and healthy as possible,”

bangordailynews Tuesday, December 29, 2020 10:29:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If you’re thinking of having a holiday gathering as usual this year, it also means reconsidering that,”

eagletribune Friday, December 25, 2020 2:55:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If you’re thinking of having a holiday gathering as usual this year, it also means reconsidering that,”

wwlp Friday, December 25, 2020 1:54:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If you’re thinking of having a holiday gathering as usual this year, it also means reconsidering that,”

yourerie Friday, December 25, 2020 12:16:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If you’re thinking of having a holiday gathering as usual this year, it also means reconsidering that,”

eagletribune Thursday, December 24, 2020 7:49:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If you’re thinking of having a holiday gathering as usual this year, it also means reconsidering that,”

washtimes Thursday, December 24, 2020 7:22:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The biggest gift we can give this holiday season is not a present under the tree or a hug to a loved one,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, December 23, 2020 3:02:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The biggest gift we can give this holiday season is not a present under the tree or a hug to a loved one. The best gift we can give, and the best gift we can receive, is good health,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, December 23, 2020 2:14:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We will join other [family members], including young grandchildren, virtually watching their faces light up as they open their gifts,” “Keeping our distance this year means we will celebrate safely next year”

bangordailynews Sunday, December 20, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The news that Maine and other states will now receive fewer doses of Pfizer vaccines next week, with no explanation, is frustrating and disrupts our distribution plans,”

bangordailynews Friday, December 18, 2020 4:12:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : "Our members at Dominion were overjoyed with it,"

CBC Wednesday, December 16, 2020 2:14:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Maine farms, producers, processors, and businesses have worked tirelessly to maintain our food supply chain during the pandemic,” “This funding aims to help cover some of those unanticipated costs and sustain businesses across the food production and distribution landscape”

bangordailynews Monday, December 14, 2020 10:51:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Families across Maine are still grappling with the unprecedented economic hardships caused by the pandemic,” “While this relief payment is not enough to make unemployed Maine people whole, it is our hope it will serve as a lifeline to sustain them during the holidays and until federal support arrives,”

forbes Sunday, December 13, 2020 10:51:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Families across Maine are still grappling with the unprecedented economic hardships caused by the pandemic,” “While this relief payment is not enough to make unemployed Maine people whole, it is our hope it will serve as a lifeline to sustain them during the holidays and until federal support arrives,”

forbes Sunday, December 13, 2020 9:08:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills warned : “Think twice, because COVID is not taking the holiday off,”

bangordailynews Saturday, December 12, 2020 4:22:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We didn’t give an exemption to Oxford Plains Speedway last summer. We didn’t give any exemptions to large facilities of other sorts,” “It’s really hard to make exceptions or stray from the general rules, especially when many states are reducing the indoor gathering limits, not expanding them,”

bangordailynews Saturday, December 12, 2020 2:27:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills warned : “Think twice, because COVID is not taking the holiday off,”

bangordailynews Friday, December 11, 2020 11:36:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “While this relief payment is not enough to make unemployed Maine people whole, it is our hope it will serve as a lifeline to sustain them during the holidays and until Federal support arrives,”

bangordailynews Thursday, December 10, 2020 12:22:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “It’s too early to know the impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on the spread of COVID-19 in Maine,”

news-yahoo Monday, December 7, 2020 1:59:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If my executive protection unit member had not been wearing a mask last Saturday while I was in the vehicle with them, I firmly believe I would have contracted the virus,”

boston Sunday, December 6, 2020 5:06:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “No matter where you are or who you are with, taking these simple steps protects you and anyone you come into contact with,” “Even someone who has limited contact with the public, like myself, can inadvertently be exposed to this dangerous virus, through nobody’s fault”

boston Sunday, December 6, 2020 5:06:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “If my executive protection unit member had not been wearing a mask last Saturday while I was in the vehicle with them, I firmly believe I would have contracted the virus,”

dailyjournal Sunday, December 6, 2020 1:36:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “No matter where you are or who you are with, taking these simple steps protects you and anyone you come into contact with,” “Even someone who has limited contact with the public, like myself, can inadvertently be exposed to this dangerous virus, through nobody’s fault”

dailyjournal Sunday, December 6, 2020 1:36:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : "our healthcare staff here, as everywhere, is really strapped, the healthcare system is kind of breaking down because of the lack of staffing,"

CBSnews Thursday, December 3, 2020 6:35:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “far less than what is needed for Maine,”

bangordailynews Thursday, December 3, 2020 2:10:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I hope this serves as another reminder to all of us. As we’ve said all along, no one is immune to the spread and impact of the virus. Please stay safe. That’s the most immediate challenge before us — stemming the tide of the virus, protecting the health of Maine people, and charting a path for Maine’s economic recovery,”

missoulian Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:36:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I'm still taking the same steps that Maine people have taken to keep others safe. Quarantining and taking a test,”

wacotrib Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:17:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I'm still taking the same steps that Maine people have taken to keep others safe. Quarantining and taking a test,”

missoulian Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:34:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I'm still taking the same steps that Maine people have taken to keep others safe. Quarantining and taking a test,”

siouxcityjournal Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:20:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Our health care providers, and the heroic workers they employ, have shouldered an enormous burden this year,” “These funds, although not nearly enough to make up for their losses, will help bolster our providers at this critical time and allow them to continue providing care to Maine people”

news-yahoo Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:41:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I am feeling fine and not experiencing any symptoms whatsoever; but as we have said all along, no one is immune from exposure to this virus,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, December 2, 2020 6:05:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I am going to continue working as hard as I can on behalf of Maine people during this quarantine; but putting a lid on this virus will also require hard work by every person all across the state,”

boston Wednesday, December 2, 2020 5:43:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I am feeling fine and not experiencing any symptoms whatsoever; but as we have said all along, no one is immune from exposure to this virus,”

wcvb Wednesday, December 2, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I am feeling fine and not experiencing any symptoms whatsoever; but as we have said all along, no one is immune from exposure to this virus,” “I am going to continue working as hard as I can on behalf of Maine people during this quarantine; but putting a lid on this virus will also require hard work by every person all across the state. I know people are tired, and I know it can be difficult to take the necessary precautions, but with the number of new cases and the number of people hospitalized, it is more important than ever before that we protect each other’s health and safety. Please wear your mask, watch your distance, and wash your hands – and, if you come into contact with someone who may have the virus, follow CDC guidelines and avoid contact with others for the required period”

wcvb Wednesday, December 2, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Our health care providers, and the heroic workers they employ, have shouldered an enormous burden this year,”

bangordailynews Tuesday, December 1, 2020 8:23:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "our healthcare staff here, as everywhere, is really strapped, the healthcare system is kind of breaking down because of the lack of staffing,"

CBSnews Tuesday, December 1, 2020 7:28:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The news that the search for crew of the Emmy Rose has been cancelled is devastating. Tragic losses at sea like this resonate loudly throughout our State and hit Maine’s tight-knit fishing community especially hard. This is particularly true as we head into the holiday season,”

bangordailynews Sunday, November 29, 2020 4:58:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “To all Maine people, please, to keep our small businesses open, to prevent our hospitals from being overwhelmed, to keep our kids in school, to protect yourselves as well as people you may never meet – get your flu shot, wear your mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance, especially during the upcoming holiday season,”

fox35orlando Wednesday, November 25, 2020 11:02:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I know we are growing tired. This is not forever, but we have to do these things in order to get our grip on this virus as we make progress toward a vaccine,”

fox35orlando Wednesday, November 25, 2020 11:02:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I know we are growing tired. This is not forever, but we have to do these things in order to get our grip on this virus as we make progress toward a vaccine,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, November 25, 2020 1:45:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Many people need to ask themselves, do I have to take this trip?” “If the answer is honestly no, don’t do it”

bangordailynews Sunday, November 22, 2020 10:00:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “In the meantime, I will do all I can to keep people secure in their homes this holiday season,”

muscatinejournal Saturday, November 21, 2020 12:59:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “In the meantime, I will do all I can to keep people secure in their homes this holiday season,”

nwitimes Saturday, November 21, 2020 12:13:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Internet access is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity,” “And no child in Maine should be left out of the classroom because they can’t get online”

bangordailynews Friday, November 20, 2020 10:20:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “As we enter the colder months and a holiday season when we customarily gather with friends and family, we are also entering a new and dangerous phase of the pandemic,”

bangordailynews Friday, November 20, 2020 1:25:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We could do the things we did back in the spring because we had help from the federal government,”

bangordailynews Thursday, November 19, 2020 7:47:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state," "Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple"

news-yahoo Tuesday, November 17, 2020 12:53:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : "We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state," "Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple"

news-yahoo Monday, November 16, 2020 12:05:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “With the virus spreading all across our state, Maine people must take steps to protect themselves and others,”

bangordailynews Sunday, November 15, 2020 4:54:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state," "Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple"

news-yahoo Saturday, November 14, 2020 8:04:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I recognize this will be an inconvenience for many,” ”But it is in the interest of public health and can keep people, including our loved ones, healthy and safe this holiday season”

bangordailynews Saturday, November 14, 2020 12:47:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I recognize this will be an inconvenience for many, but it is in the interest of public health and can keep people, including our loved ones, healthy and safe this holiday season,”

boston Saturday, November 14, 2020 12:14:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : "We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state," "Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple"

news-yahoo Saturday, November 14, 2020 12:11:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : "Some of our New England states, including Massachusetts, have demonstrated a concerning increase in the prevalence of the virus over the last two weeks. To preserve our ability to travel while protecting the health of our loved ones no matter where they live, visitors from Massachusetts and Maine people returning from Massachusetts must now test negative for COVID-19 or quarantine when coming to Maine,"

wcvb Friday, November 13, 2020 11:04:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "Some of our New England states, including Massachusetts, have demonstrated a concerning increase in the prevalence of the virus over the last two weeks. To preserve our ability to travel while protecting the health of our loved ones no matter where they live, visitors from Massachusetts and Maine people returning from Massachusetts must now test negative for COVID-19 or quarantine when coming to Maine,"

wcvb Friday, November 13, 2020 11:04:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I recognize this will be an inconvenience for many, but it is in the interest of public health and can keep people, including our loved ones, healthy and safe this holiday season,”

680news Friday, November 13, 2020 10:32:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : "We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state," "Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple"

news-yahoo Friday, November 13, 2020 8:00:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I don’t want to put it on the frontline workers who are often young people working at minimum wage jobs. They’re not the COVID cops, and I don’t want to put that on them,”

bangordailynews Friday, November 13, 2020 6:59:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I don’t want to put it on the frontline workers who are often young people working at minimum wage jobs. They’re not the COVID cops, and I don’t want to put that on them,” “But they can call the police, and they can call the local code enforcement officer or health officer”

bangordailynews Friday, November 13, 2020 4:26:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I don’t want to put it on the front-line workers who are often young people working at minimum-wage jobs. They’re not the COVID cops, and I don’t want to put that on them,” “But they can call the police, and they can call the local code enforcement officer or health officer”

news-yahoo Friday, November 13, 2020 2:32:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “The global threat of climate change looms large over the future of our state,”

bangordailynews Monday, November 9, 2020 11:36:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

news-yahoo Saturday, November 7, 2020 1:16:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

news-yahoo Friday, November 6, 2020 11:24:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

news-yahoo Friday, November 6, 2020 8:28:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

news-yahoo Friday, November 6, 2020 5:07:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

news-yahoo Friday, November 6, 2020 12:53:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple,”

news-yahoo Friday, November 6, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,”

WashingtonPost Friday, November 6, 2020 5:53:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,”

wcvb Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

wcvb Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,”

wyff4 Thursday, November 5, 2020 9:52:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

wyff4 Thursday, November 5, 2020 9:52:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,”

bangordailynews Thursday, November 5, 2020 9:05:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

wmur Thursday, November 5, 2020 8:56:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We have recorded yet another day of record high case numbers. This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state,” “Protect your family. Protect a health care worker. Protect the elderly. Wear your face covering. Save lives. It is that simple”

wmur Thursday, November 5, 2020 8:56:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “All gatherings pose a risk of transmitting this virus. I don’t want COVID-19 to be the uninvited guest at the party,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, November 4, 2020 6:38:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “It’s not about my telling people when they can or can’t shop or open a business or go to school,”

bangordailynews Saturday, October 31, 2020 12:05:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “This is not about shutting down something,” “This is about hunkering down. It’s about people getting back into the bunker essentially, doing what common sense dictates and tells them to do. It’s not about my issuing an order today. It’s not about my telling people when they can or can’t shop or open a business or go to school. It’s about everybody using common sense and getting this thing under control”

bangordailynews Thursday, October 29, 2020 8:53:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “No one should have to live in fear of not being able to see a doctor, fill their prescriptions or receive life-saving care, especially in the middle of a pandemic,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:58:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said ( about Donald Trump ) : “When Donald Trump was elected president I said I’ll give him the benefit of a doubt,” “But I am not now, and no one should”

bangordailynews Sunday, October 25, 2020 10:43:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “We’ve seen this pandemic spread in every county in the state and this president has done nothing to stop it,” “He’s welcome to come here, but I encourage him for once to start speaking the truth”

bangordailynews Sunday, October 25, 2020 10:43:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “I was disappointed because from what I heard, he did not heed his own advice [at the rally]”

bangordailynews Wednesday, October 21, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “They probably have been exposed to any number of people who have been carrying the virus, which is too bad,”

bangordailynews Wednesday, October 21, 2020 2:04:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “My administration will continue its collaboration with others as we build on our state’s COVID response and plan for an eventual vaccine,”

bangordailynews Saturday, October 17, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT

Janet Mills said : “While these funds will not make them whole, they offer some lifeline to keep afloat those small businesses that are at the core of our economy,”

news-yahoo Friday, October 16, 2020 12:37:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills said : “While these funds will not make them whole, they offer some lifeline to keep afloat those small businesses that are at the core of our economy,”

bangordailynews Thursday, October 15, 2020 5:37:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills comentó : “La terapia de reorientación sexual es una práctica dañina y ampliamente desacreditada que no tiene cabida en Maine” “Al promulgar esta ley hoy, enviamos un mensaje inequívoco a los jóvenes de la comunidad LGBTQ en Maine y en todo el país: Estamos con ustedes, los apoyamos y siempre hemos defendido su derecho de ser quienes son”

wsoctv Wednesday, May 29, 2019 10:27:00 PM EAT

Janet Mills disse : "A nossa história não é perfeita de forma alguma. Mas, durante muito tempo, foi escrita e apresentada de uma forma que não reconhece nossas deficiências"

uol Saturday, April 27, 2019 2:53:00 AM EAT