AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Ashland Maine. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/ashland-me 144 69 https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/ashland-me https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:48:37 -0600 In anticipation of a severe storm expected to bring heavy snow, sleet, and high winds, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/with-severe-noreaster-expected-governor-mills-directs-state-offices-closed-tomorrow-april-4-2024-31658268-augusta-me.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/with-severe-noreaster-expected-governor-mills-directs-state-offices-closed-tomorrow-april-4-2024-31658268-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 With Maine impacted by a severe Nor’easter that has created hazardous travel conditions and widespread power outages, Governor Mills has https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-delays-opening-of-state-offices-tomorrow-until-1100-am-31658269-augusta-me.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-delays-opening-of-state-offices-tomorrow-until-1100-am-31658269-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in honor of former Maine Governor Joseph E. Brennan, who passed away last night at the age of 89: https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-mourns-passing-of-former-maine-governor-joe-brennan-31658270-augusta-me.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-mourns-passing-of-former-maine-governor-joe-brennan-31658270-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The Mills Administration released the following statements today in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) finalized https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/mills-administration-welcomes-national-pfas-drinking-water-standard-31658272-augusta-me.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/mills-administration-welcomes-national-pfas-drinking-water-standard-31658272-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 On the final day of Black History Month, Maine Democratic Party Vice Chair Julian Rogers released the following statement: “Maine https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/maine-democratic-party-announces-renewed-and-continuing-commitment-to-principles-of-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging-31658670-augusta-me.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/maine-democratic-party-announces-renewed-and-continuing-commitment-to-principles-of-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging-31658670-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 With President Biden projected to win Maine’s Democratic Primary, Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake released the following https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/maine-democratic-party-congratulates-president-joe-biden-on-winning-maines-democratic-primary-31658672-augusta-me.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/maine-democratic-party-congratulates-president-joe-biden-on-winning-maines-democratic-primary-31658672-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Today, on the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, the Maine Democratic Party released the following statement highlighting what’s at https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/on-aca-anniversary-maine-democrats-slam-trumps-attacks-on-health-care-31658673-augusta-me.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/on-aca-anniversary-maine-democrats-slam-trumps-attacks-on-health-care-31658673-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake released the following statement mourning the passing of former Maine Governor Joseph Brennan: https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/maine-democratic-party-statement-on-the-passing-of-governor-joseph-brennan-31658674-augusta-me.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/maine-democratic-party-statement-on-the-passing-of-governor-joseph-brennan-31658674-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 At the April 7th, 2024 meeting of the State Committee, members passed the following resolution: We are horrified by the brutal attack and https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/maine-democratic-state-committee-resolution-april-7-2024-31658676-augusta-me.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/maine-democratic-state-committee-resolution-april-7-2024-31658676-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Augusta, ME - A brief arguing that Donald Trump should remain on the ballot has been formally filed with the U.S. Supreme Court with the Maine https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/maine-gops-scotus-brief-formally-filed-in-trump-ballot-case-31658735-augusta-me.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/maine-gops-scotus-brief-formally-filed-in-trump-ballot-case-31658735-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor and Speaker push to move budget forward in waning days of legislative session Governor Janet Mills and Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-speaker-talbot-ross-call-for-appropriations-committee-to-reconvene-on-april-11-2024-31658837-augusta-me.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-speaker-talbot-ross-call-for-appropriations-committee-to-reconvene-on-april-11-2024-31658837-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Dr. Briones, a Hampden native, was the first woman to lead the U.S. military’s global medical examiner service Governor Janet Mills announced https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-appoints-ret-us-air-force-col-dr-alice-briones-as-chief-medical-examiner-31659317-augusta-me.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-appoints-ret-us-air-force-col-dr-alice-briones-as-chief-medical-examiner-31659317-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Janet Mills announced April 15, 2024 that she will allow LD 1578, An Act to Adopt an Interstate Compact to Elect the President of the United https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-allows-national-popular-vote-legislation-to-become-law-without-her-signature-31660143-augusta-me.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-allows-national-popular-vote-legislation-to-become-law-without-her-signature-31660143-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement after the Legislature passed the supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as approved by the https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-statement-on-passage-of-the-supplemental-budget-and-vital-storm-relief-31661135-augusta-me.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-statement-on-passage-of-the-supplemental-budget-and-vital-storm-relief-31661135-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Funeral Services for Former Governor will be held April 19 in Portland Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-directs-flags-lowered-april-19-in-honor-of-former-governor-joe-brennan-31661137-augusta-me.html https://www.devel4.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-directs-flags-lowered-april-19-in-honor-of-former-governor-joe-brennan-31661137-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600