Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Method: Via Zoom (live stream available for viewing purposes only)

Public Participation: Those who would like to receive email notifications about upcoming meetings may sign up on the Council’s webpage: Office of the Maine AG: Maine Recovery Council Calendar.

Any portion of the agenda which has been authorized by the Maine Recovery Council, to be conducted in executive session will not permit public participation. Other portions of the agenda that are not conducted in executive session may be attended by the public for viewing.

Members of the public may observe but not participate via a live stream of the Council’s meeting. Individuals who have a disability and who seek reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting should contact Council staff at info.recoverycouncil@maine.gov or 207-626-8800 at least one week prior to the meeting.

Link to watch via Zoom: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/83185557002

Meeting Materials can be found on Google Drive: Maine Recovery Council Meeting Materials

Committee Members

Patricia Kimball (Chair), Tess Parks (Vice Chair), Elizabeth Fitzgerald (Secretary), Debra Poulin (Treasurer), Joseph Everett (At-Large), Raegan LaRochelle (At-Large), Dr. Paul Vinsel (At-Large)

Agenda

1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Overview of Meeting
3. Review process to review MRC staff contracts
4. Executive Session to review current contract performance of Executive Director
5. Recommendation for next Council meeting regarding Executive Director Contract
6. New Business
7. Adjournment

April 17, 2026

Colonel William Ross

Maine State Police

42 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

Chief Ethan Kyes

Wilton Police Department

874 Main St

Wilton, ME 04294

Dear Colonel Cote and Chief Kyes:

Maine law provides protections for purchasers of cats and dogs from certain sellers. 

Here you will find information about gasoline pricing. If you are looking for information about kerosene, propane, coal, or oil, please see Home Heating Fuels.

Gasoline Pricing 

A common consumer complaint is that gasoline prices are too high. 

Increasingly, scammers are using cash sending services such as Western Union and MoneyGram to steal your money. The best practice is to never send money to someone you do not know and trust. Be especially wary of requests for money from people outside the U.S. 

Here are a few best practices to follow:

Movers

Federal regulations protect consumers who hire carriers to move their personal and household belongings from a location in one state to a location in another state. The regulations do not apply to moves between two locations in the same state. The regulations are enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and, in some circumstances, by the Maine Attorney General. The FMCSA’s “Protect Your Move” website offers guidance to consumers who are hiring a carrier to move their belongings.

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Lodging Places (Hotels, Motels, Inns, B&Bs)

In Maine, short-term lodging places such as hotels, motels, inns, and bed and breakfast establishments must be licensed and must meet state health and safety standards. With respect to their policies and operations, they are subject to generally applicable consumer protection laws. One of the most common complaints consumers will have is about a lodging place’s reservation and cancellation policy.

Eyeglasses

Eye doctors must give patients their eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions at no extra cost immediately after an eye exam. You have a legal right to your prescription, so be sure to request it if it is not provided. Your eye doctor cannot require you to buy your eyeglasses or contact lenses from their practice or any other supplier.

Cable Television

Maine law provides specific rights and protections for consumers of cable television services. If your cable television service is interrupted for 6 or more consecutive hours in a 30-day period, you can request a pro rata credit or rebate and your cable television provider must honor that request. Also, a cable television provider must provide 30 days’ advance written notice of an increase in rates, changes to billing practices, the removal of a channel, and any change to channel or service tiers.