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For more information, please contact [email protected]. 2009 Archive of Governor Baldacci’s Press Releases Compiled by the Maine State Library for the StateDocs Digital Archive with the goal of preserving public access and ensuring transparency in government. 2009 Archive of Governor Baldacci’s Press Releases Table of Contents Governor Requests Major Disaster Declaration ......................................................................................... 14 Governor Baldacci Recognizes Galen Cole .................................................................................................. 19 Milo Businesses Receive SBA Assistance .................................................................................................... 20 National Guard Bureau Agrees to Increased Scrutiny on Western Maine Overflights............................... 21 Governor Helps Kick-Off Girl Scout Cookie Sale ......................................................................................... 22 Governor’s Biennial Budget Press Conference to be Streamed Online ...................................................... 23 Governor Baldacci Unveils Two-Year Budget Proposal .............................................................................. 24 Federal Assistance Granted for December Ice Storm ................................................................................. 31 Governor Nominates Two to Human Rights Commission .......................................................................... 32 Governor’s Statement on Bill Introduced to Allow Gay Marriages ............................................................ 33 Governor Announces Wind Energy Rebate ................................................................................................ 34 Maine to Begin Expanded Federal Weatherization Program ..................................................................... 36 Governor Baldacci Congratulates Cooke Aquaculture................................................................................ 38 Governor Saddened to Hear of Passing of Andrew Wyeth......................................................................... 39 Governor Declares Emergency to Enable Heating Fuel Deliveries ............................................................. 40 Governor’s Statement on the Inauguration of President Obama .............................................................. 42 Governor Baldacci Signs Order on Future of Sears Island .......................................................................... 43 Governor: ‘No One More Capable’ than George Mitchell .......................................................................... 46 Governor Applauds Work of Appropriations Committee ........................................................................... 47 Governor Celebrates Startup of Largest Commercial Wind Project in New England ................................. 48 Governor’s Statement on Bill Introduced to Allow Gay Marriages ............................................................ 49 Governor’s Statement on President Obama’s Auto Emissions Announcement ......................................... 50 Legislature Passes Supplemental Budget for FY 2009 ................................................................................ 51 Governor Marks Next Step for Florence House .......................................................................................... 52 Most State Offices to Close at 2:30 p.m. Today .......................................................................................... 53 Aroostook County State Offices to Open at 10 a.m. Thursday ................................................................... 54 Governor Signs Supplemental Budget ........................................................................................................ 55 Governor Tells Real Estate Conference that Maine’s Opportunities Remain Strong in Difficult National Economy...................................................................................................................................................... 56 Governor Celebrates New Poland Spring Bottling Plant ............................................................................. 57 Page 1 2009 Archive of Governor Baldacci’s Press Releases Governor Baldacci Receives Report from Southern Maine Regional Water Council ................................. 58 Governor Announces Nominations to Court .............................................................................................. 59 Governor Highlights the Strengths of Maine During Portland Chamber’s Eggs & Issues ........................... 61 Governor Unveils Web Site for Tracking Federal Stimulus ......................................................................... 63 Governor Thanks Nonprofit Agencies for Working for Maine People ........................................................ 64 Governor Announces Nominations ............................................................................................................ 65 Governor’s Statement on Robert Kennedy Staying on as University of Maine President ......................... 67 Governor Baldacci, Maine Chamber of Commerce Support Work by Maine Senators to Support Economic Stimulus ...................................................................................................................................... 68 Maine Adult Education Web Portal Launched ............................................................................................ 69 Governor Baldacci Wishes Bangor a Happy 175th Birthday ....................................................................... 70 Governor’s Statement on Retirement Announcement of Maine Maritime Academy President ............... 72 Governor Proclaims Today as Bob Crowley Day ......................................................................................... 73 Executive Order Sets Process for Stimulus Oversight and Transparency ................................................... 75 Governor Will Travel to National Governors Association Meeting ............................................................ 78 Governor Celebrates Composite Construction Growth .............................................................................. 79 Governor Baldacci Mourns Passing of Arthur Stilphen, Former Commissioner of Public Safety ............... 81 UPDATE: Weather Delay: State Government Late on Feb. 23; Opening at Noon in Aroostook; 10 a.m. Rest of State ................................................................................................................................................ 82 Governor Declares Emergency to Help Restore Power .............................................................................. 83 Governor Visits Crews Working to Restore Power in Brunswick ................................................................ 85 Governor Announces Start Up of Former Red Shield Mill .......................................................................... 86 Governor Celebrates Announcement of NBA Development League Team in Portland ............................. 88 Governor Receives Climate Change Report from University of Maine Scientists ...................................... 89 Governor Baldacci Commemorates 100 Years of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine .......................... 91 Governor Announces Pike Industries as Apparent Low Bidder on I-295 Project ....................................... 93 Governor Baldacci’s Statement on the Death of Harrison Richardson....................................................... 95 Governor Baldacci Celebrates Grand Opening of 300 Ton Wood Pellet Depot ......................................... 96 Governor Announces Weatherization Courses Now Offered Statewide Through Interactive Television . 97 Governor Baldacci Proclaims Restaurant Week in Maine .......................................................................... 99 Governor Baldacci’s Statement on Expected Nomination of Governor Sebelius as Secretary of HHS .... 100 State Government Closed for Monday, March 2, 2009 ............................................................................ 101 Page 2 2009 Archive of Governor Baldacci’s Press Releases Governor Announces Nominations .......................................................................................................... 102 Governor Applauds Youth Apprentice Composites Program ................................................................... 104 Governor Baldacci Presents Maine Native Harness Racer with USA Driving Colors for International Competition .............................................................................................................................................. 105 Governor Baldacci Releases Details of Investment Strategy .................................................................... 106 Governor Directs DOT