Governor Janet Mills
@GovJanetMills
The official tweets of Maine’s 75th Governor, Janet T. Mills. Tweets will be archived.
Last month in Halifax with Premier @TimHoustonNS, I invited the @HFXWanderers to Maine for a friendly against @hearts_sc. Today, I’m proud to announce it’s happening! ⚽️ 📅 Aug. 6 📍 Portland, ME 🎟️ heartsofpine.com

I am saddened to learn of President Biden’s cancer diagnosis. I extend my very best wishes to the former president for a fast and full recovery, and am keeping Joe, Dr. Jill Biden, and their entire family in my thoughts.
Last week, I joined bipartisan legislators at Penobscot McCrum in Washburn for a ceremonial signing of LD 1951 — legislation to boost potato processing and good-paying jobs in The County 🥔 📰 Read more in today’s Bangor Daily News: bangordailynews.com/2025/07/24/aro…

Congratulations @BowkerCody! Good luck – Maine is proud of you!
With the 100th pick of the MLB Draft, the Phillies have selected RHP Cody Bowker #RingTheBell x #MLBDraft
This morning, I spoke with NPR's Morning Edition about the harsh consequences Maine faces in the president's so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill': npr.org/2025/07/02/nx-…
My statement on U.S. Senate Passage of the Federal budget reconciliation bill

Wishing our neighbors to the north a very Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Congratulations, @Cooper_Flagg! Your achievement, hard work, perseverance, and sportsmanship should inspire youth across Maine and the nation to pursue their dreams. Maine is proud of you.
FLAGG CAPTURED! WELCOME TO DALLAS, COOPER! @Academy // #FlaggCaptured #MFFL
I’m in Boston today meeting with Northeastern Governors and Canadian Premiers to affirm the strong and historic partnership between our nations. You can watch our press conference NOW at Mass.gov/GovernorLive.

I am saddened and appalled by the tragedy that unfolded this morning in Minnesota. All Americans should condemn this horrific act. Political violence has no place in America. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all the people of Minnesota.
I was pleased to sign this bill – championed by recent Falmouth High School graduate Abby Werthmann – to support the 1,100 students in Maine with a seizure diagnosis. Congratulations on your hard work, Abby!
Just when I thought I couldn’t be more proud, my sis gets a call from @GovJanetMills bc she’s signing Abby’s bill for #SeizureSafeSchools into law! Abby has advocated for this for years - what a powerful moment! My sister will change the world…she already has! #EpilepsyWarrior
I am deeply disturbed by the recent attacks on Jewish gatherings in Colorado and Washington, D.C. and I strongly condemn these deadly acts. We must all speak out and make clear: antisemitism has no home in America.
Today I visited the historic Seaside Inn to hear from tourism and hospitality leaders about how tariffs and U.S.–Canada relations are impacting their businesses. I also unveiled new highway signs welcoming Canadian visitors. In Maine, we value and respect our neighbors.

