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For more information, please contact [email protected]. 2006 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. 2006 Archive of Governor Baldacci’s Press Releases Table of Contents Governor Confirms Fallen Soldier with Maine Ties .................................................................................... 15 Governor to Request Federal Assistance for Aroostook County ................................................................ 16 Governor Baldacci nominates David Littell as Commissioner of the DEP .................................................. 17 Governor and Legislature Join to Help Maine's Most Vulnerable Receive Critical Heating Assistance ..... 18 Governor Directs Flags to be Flown at Half Staff ........................................................................................ 19 Governor’s Remarks on Tribal Leader Melvin Francis' Death ..................................................................... 20 State of the State Postponed for Tribal Leader's Memorial Service ........................................................... 21 Governor Receives Report Highlighting Maine For Budget Growth ........................................................... 22 Governor Baldacci Adds Name To List Of Governors Urging President To Fix New Medicare Prescription Drug Program .............................................................................................................................................. 23 Governor receives donation from Telstar Middle School students for Keep ME Warm Charitable Fuel Fund ............................................................................................................................................................ 24 Governor Baldacci Gives 2006 State Of The State Address ........................................................................ 25 Governor Declares Emergency to Restore Power ...................................................................................... 36 Governor Directs Flags to Be Flown at Half-Staff in Mexico ....................................................................... 37 Maine’s Past Governors Unite For Governor Baldacci’s Charitable Fuel Fund ........................................... 38 Governor Baldacci on the passing of Coretta Scott King ............................................................................ 39 Baldacci Opposes Pay Raise For Governor .................................................................................................. 40 Governor Baldacci on the passing of Lucien Dutremble ............................................................................. 41 Governor Baldacci Unveils Energy Bill ........................................................................................................ 42 Maine Leads In Online Government Services ............................................................................................. 43 Maine to Receive $300,000 to Address Youth Suicide ............................................................................... 44 Governor’s Keep ME Warm Charitable Fuel Fund Continues to Grow ....................................................... 45 Medicare Extension Filed – Costs Continue To Grow ................................................................................. 46 Maine Economic Development Positive ..................................................................................................... 47 Governor Signs Executive Order to Make Maine a Cleaner, Safer, Healthier Place ................................... 48 Governor Recognizes Wardens for Unselfish Work At Reception .............................................................. 49 Governor Announces 22,000 More Mainers are Working ......................................................................... 50 Governor Baldacci to Proclaim Saturday “Seth Wescott Day” Throughout Maine .................................... 51 Governor Baldacci and Congressional Delegation to be Honored by Southern Midcoast Maine .............. 52 Page 1 2006 Archive of Governor Baldacci’s Press Releases Maine Chosen for International Study on Economic and Workforce Development .................................. 53 Governor Baldacci on the passing of Peter Wiley ....................................................................................... 54 Governor Baldacci Named One of Top 25 by Government Technology Magazine .................................... 55 Governor Baldacci Presents Findings of Working Group on Transportation .............................................. 56 State Seeks New Buyer for Georgia-Pacific Mill in Old Town ..................................................................... 58 Governor Baldacci Announces Assistance from FAME to Maine Businesses Impacted by Lack of Snow .. 59 Governor Praises Bill to Divest from Sudan ................................................................................................ 60 Governor Baldacci Congratulates Maine’s First LEED Certified Building .................................................... 61 Dirigo Health Named a Top 50 Government Innovation for 2006 ............................................................. 62 Governor's Statement on the Funeral of Sergeant Dan ............................................................................. 63 Governor Recognizes Wilton Company's Expansion .................................................................................. 64 Governor Baldacci Congratulates Three Maine Counties on National Recognition ................................... 65 Governor Baldacci Congratulates University of Maine on EPSCoR Grant .................................................. 66 Governor Conducts Teacher Forums .......................................................................................................... 67 Governor Baldacci Proclaims Today Maine Tradeswomen’s Day ............................................................... 68 Governor Baldacci’s Supplemental Budget Passes with Ease ..................................................................... 69 Governor Baldacci Speaks to Bangor Breakfast Kiwanis ............................................................................. 70 Governor Baldacci Attends Celebration for Cesar Chavez .......................................................................... 71 Governor Baldacci Helps Honor Kay Lebowitz and Troop Greeters ........................................................... 72 Governor Nominates Brenda Harvey to Lead Department of Health and Human Services ....................... 73 Governor Baldacci Proclaims “Peace Corps Month” in Maine ................................................................... 74 Governor Unveils State Health Plan............................................................................................................ 75 Governor Announces WIRED Grant at University of Maine ....................................................................... 77 Maine's State Tax Ranking Falls .................................................................................................................. 78 Governor Baldacci Receives News on Federal Adjustment Assistance ...................................................... 79 Governor Baldacci on the passing of Dr. Patricia Ryan ............................................................................... 80 Governor Baldacci Announces Small Business Grants ................................................................................ 81 Governor Baldacci Proclaims Today Equal Pay Day .................................................................................... 82 Governor Says Seniors Won’t be Abandoned ............................................................................................. 83 Governor Baldacci Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Father John Civiello ................................... 84 Governor Baldacci Honors Five Businesses with Governor’s Award for Business Excellence .................... 85 Page 2 2006 Archive of Governor Baldacci’s Press Releases Wisconsin and Maine Governors Announce Friendly Wager on Badgers-Black Bears Frozen Four Semifinal Hockey Game .............................................................................................................................. 86 Governor Confirms Loss of Active Duty Soldier in Iraq ............................................................................... 87 Governor Baldacci Welcomes Science Wiz Kids – and Robots - to Augusta ............................................... 88 Governor Baldacci Signs First in the Nation Legislation to Protect Homeless ............................................ 89 Governor Baldacci Speaks at Anthem Health Care Leadership Conference ..............................................