• Read more about Crafts receives Maine Social Worker of the Year award

AUGUSTA - Last week, The Maine Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) recognized Rep. Lydia Crafts, D-Newcastle, as Maine's Social Worker of the Year. Crafts was presented with the award at the NASW Maine 2023 Conference in Rockport, where she also gave the keynote address.

"Social workers improve quality of life for individuals and communities and are essential to improving the overall health of our state," said Crafts. "I am humbled by this recognition and honored that I get to work with social workers and advocates across the state."

• Read more about Rep. Golek receives Rising Tide Award for work to address Maine's housing crisis

AUGUSTA - Rep. Cheryl Golek, D-Harpswell, was presented the Maine People's Alliance (MPA) Rising Tide Award for her work to address Maine's housing crisis during the first session of the 131st Legislature. The award was presented at the organization's annual banquet on Sept. 28.

• Read more about Gramlich to deliver keynote address at annual coastal erosion conference

SACO - Rep. Lori Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach, will deliver the keynote address at the Second Annual Coastal Conference hosted by SOS Saco Bay on Wednesday, Sept. 27. The conference will focus on the challenge of confronting rising seas and coastal erosion, and Gramlich's remarks will address the effects of climate change on Maine's shoreline and the economy, as well as how she and other state officials are working to mitigate the impact.

• Read more about Inaugural White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities highlights Rep. Rielly's work on Maine Climate Corps

AUGUSTA - Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, joined climate leaders from across the nation at the first-ever White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities on Thursday, September 28.

• 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.