• Read more about Rep. Gramlich applauds climate action grant for Old Orchard Beach

AUGUSTA - On Friday, the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future announced that the Town of Old Orchard Beach was selected to receive a $33,500 Community Resilience Partnership Community Action Grant award from the state.

The funding will be used to complete energy audits of six municipal buildings and utilize recommendations to develop an energy efficiency implementation plan.

Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, released the following statement applauding the funding:

• Read more about Rep. Cluchey applauds climate action grant for Bowdoinham

AUGUSTA - On Friday, the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future announced that the Town of Bowdoinham was selected to receive a $50,000 Community Resilience Partnership Community Action Grant award from the state.

• Read more about Graham appointed to serve as House chair of commission to improve sustainable investment in public health

AUGUSTA - Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, will serve as the House chair of a new legislative commission that will evaluate how to improve sustained public health investments in Maine. Graham was appointed to serve on the commission by Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland.

• Read more about Independence Association names Rep. Arford 2023 Legislator of the Year

AUGUSTA - Independence Association, Inc. recognized Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, with its 2023 Legislator of the Year award at its annual meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The annual award recognizes an elected official for outstanding advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities.

• Read more about Landry earns Sportsman's Alliance of Maine Presidents Award

AUGUSTA - Rep. Scott Landry, D-Farmington, earned the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine 2023 President's Award for Legislative Service. The award was announced at the organization's annual banquet on Sept. 9.

• Read more about Rielly attends Council of State Governments' 2023 Eastern Leadership Academy

AUGUSTA - Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, attended the Robert J. Thompson Eastern Leadership Academy (ELA) as a member of the class of 2023 late last month.

• Read more about Brunswick legislators finish legislative session with perfect attendance

AUGUSTA - Rep. Dan Ankeles, D-Brunswick, and Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, were present for 100% of roll call votes for the legislative session that wrapped up in July, making them two of only a few legislators with perfect attendance during the first year of the two-year term.

• Read more about Rep. Cluchey finishes legislative session with perfect attendance

AUGUSTA - Rep. Cluchey, D-Bowdoinham, was present for 100% of roll call votes for the legislative session that wrapped up in July, making her one of only a few legislators with perfect attendance during the first year of the two-year term.

"As a state lawmaker, I am honored to represent my constituents' voices in Augusta and I take that responsibility seriously," said Rep. Cluchey. "The people of Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Richmond and Perkins Island Township deserve a representative that shows up, learns about the issues and casts the votes, even when the decisions are hard."

• Read more about Rep. Doudera finishes legislative session with perfect attendance

AUGUSTA - Rep. Doudera, D-Camden, was present for 100% of roll call votes for the legislative session that wrapped up in July, making her one of only a few legislators with perfect attendance during the first year of the two-year term.

"As a state lawmaker, it's my job to ensure that my constituents' voices are represented in Augusta," said Rep. Doudera. "The people of Camden and Rockport expect their representative to work as hard as they do, and I will always take that responsibility seriously."

• Read more about From housing to education, Democrats are investing in Maine families

The first session of the 131st Legislature has come to a close, and I am so proud of all we accomplished to support our community.