1 §150-N. Maine Community Litter Cleanup Day
§150-N. Maine Community Litter Cleanup Day The first Saturday in May is designated Maine Community Litter Cleanup Day, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the citizens of the State to observe this day through appropriate activities such as removing litter from roads. [PL 2017, c. 41, §1 (NEW).] SECTION […]
1 §150-O. Maine Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
§150-O. Maine Childhood Cancer Awareness Month The month of March of each year is designated as Maine Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the month through appropriate activities and to become informed about childhood cancer. [PL 2019, c. […]
1 §150-P. First Responders Day (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150-O)
§150-P. First Responders Day (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150-O) September 11th of each year is designated as First Responders Day, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the day in schools and other suitable places and with appropriate ceremony, celebration and activity. First […]
1 §150-A. Cold War Victory Day
§150-A. Cold War Victory Day In recognition of the long and costly struggle of the Cold War, from the end of World War II to the fall of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the State designates the first day of May as Cold War Victory Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation urging […]
1 §150-Q. James Weldon Johnson Day
§150-Q. James Weldon Johnson Day The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation designating June 17th of each year as James Weldon Johnson Day in honor of writer and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson. [PL 2021, c. 287, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 287, §1 (NEW).
1 §150-B. Missing Persons Day (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150)
§150-B. Missing Persons Day (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 1, SECTION 150) The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation establishing May 25th as Missing Persons Day. The proclamation must invite and urge citizens, law enforcement agencies, family service agencies and other suitable organizations and groups to observe this day through appropriate activities. [PL 2007, c. 695, […]
1 §150-R. Safe Homes Awareness Month
§150-R. Safe Homes Awareness Month The month of September of each year is designated as Safe Homes Awareness Month and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation to raise awareness among the people of the State of the importance of safety in the home and of the existence of and assistance that is available from […]
1 §150-C. Native American Veterans Day
§150-C. Native American Veterans Day The Governor annually shall issue a proclamation designating June 21st as Native American Veterans Day in remembrance of the courage and dedicated service of Native American members of the United States Armed Forces, and the Governor shall urge the people of the State to observe this day in suitable places […]
1 §150-D. Wyeth Day
§150-D. Wyeth Day The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation designating July 12th of each year as Wyeth Day in recognition of the birthday of Andrew Wyeth, one of America’s great artists. The observance is created to honor Andrew Wyeth, who had long and lasting ties with this State, and his family and their strong […]
1 §150-E. Lyme Disease Awareness Month
§150-E. Lyme Disease Awareness Month The month of May of each year is designated as Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe the month through appropriate activities. During the month, the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for […]