WHEREAS, Maine’s communities rely on strong local news and information to keep residents informed, connected, and prepared; and

WHEREAS, local news organizations throughout Maine provide verified, independent reporting that helps residents make everyday decisions about schools, public safety, health care, small businesses, elections, and community events; and

WHEREAS, access to trusted local news and information strengthens civic participation and supports transparency and accountability in government; and

WHEREAS, local journalists serve Maine communities by attending public meetings, covering emergencies, highlighting community achievements, and telling the stories that reflect who we are; 

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Janet T. Mills, Governor of the State of Maine, do hereby proclaim April 9, 2026 as

Local News Day

in Maine, and I encourage all residents to embrace the importance of trusted local news and information and to engage with the local news organizations that serve our community.

In testimony whereof, I have caused the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed GIVEN under my hand at Augusta this third day of April Two Thousand Twenty-Six