Current News

National Archives awards $96K to Maine State Archives to digitize legislative journals
November 6, 2019
Secretary Dunlap to visit multiple polling places on Election Day
November 1, 2019
Towns of Wade, Washburn now offering Rapid Renewal Service
November 1, 2019
Maine State Archives to launch virtual reality, PSAs for bicentennial
October 22, 2019
People’s veto effort to repeal vaccination law qualifies for ballot
October 17, 2019
Town of Lovell now offering Rapid Renewal Service 
October 11, 2019
Town of Canaan now offering Rapid Renewal Service
October 4, 2019
Phishing attack shuts down some CEC services
September 26, 2019
Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles closed for staff training Thursday, Sept. 26
September 23, 2019
Secretary Dunlap receives petitions for people’s veto of immunization law
September 18, 2019
Voters will decide on alternative signatures, transportation bond
September 13, 2019
Town of Mount Vernon now offering Rapid Renewal Service
August 30, 2019
BMV Augusta branch to remain open Sept. 4; technology upgrades postponed
August 29, 2019
Network upgrades will cause half-day closure of BMV Augusta office
August 27, 2019
Secretary Dunlap unveils updates, new features on Maine Kids’ Page
August 26, 2019
Secretary Dunlap: Voter registration mailing is not from State Elections division
August 21, 2019
Town of Liberty now offering Rapid Renewal Service 
August 21, 2019
Secretary Dunlap: Non-Real ID licenses are valid for all in-state transactions
August 15, 2019
Town of Garland now offering Rapid Renewal Service 
August 9, 2019
Secretary Dunlap opens search for State Archivist
August 6, 2019
Town of Arrowsic now offering Rapid Renewal Service 
July 22, 2019
State Archivist completes second term, will shift focus to public outreach, bicentennial planning
July 9, 2019
National Association of Secretaries of State names Secretary Dunlap regional vice president
July 9, 2019
Maine CEC offering new online services for boards and commissions
July 1, 2019
Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles offers language accommodations for licensing
June 25, 2019
Annual reports for business and nonprofit entities are due Monday, June 3
May 28, 2019
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap unveils final design of Maine bicentennial flag
May 24, 2019
Gov. Mills applauds municipal clerks during annual elections conference
May 21, 2019
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announces results of bicentennial flag design survey
May 17, 2019
Secretary Matthew Dunlap seeking public votes on Maine bicentennial flag design
May 9, 2019
Secretary Matthew Dunlap to participate in Alabama voting rights tour
May 7, 2019
Secretary Dunlap announces winners of 2019 Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest
May 6, 2019
Town of Minot now offering Rapid Renewal Service 
April 26, 2019
Secretary Dunlap unveils new design for driver’s licenses and ID cards
April 8, 2019
Paulhus wins House District 52 election
April 3, 2019
Special election set to fill District 45 House seat
March 29, 2019
Secretary Dunlap to recognize Donate Life Month during ceremony Wednesday
March 28, 2019
Sec. Dunlap to recognize Town of Thomaston as 250th Rapid Renewal participant
March 19, 2019
Perry wins House District 124 election
March 13, 2019
Rockland BMV closure for network upgrades now set for March 14
February 25, 2019
Impending storm will delay network upgrades at Rockland BMV offices
February 11, 2019
Special election set to fill District 52 House seat
February 7, 2019
BMV now offering automated routing, permitting system for oversize loads
February 5, 2019
Town of Hudson now offering Rapid Renewal Service
January 25, 2019
Secretary Dunlap announces results of 2018 Native American Essay Contest
January 3, 2019
Special election set to fill District 124 House seat
January 3, 2019

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