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Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Division / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Division / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Division / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: August 20, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Division / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Division / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Division / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: November 19, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Division / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: December 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Harness Racing Commission Public Meeting (tentative)
Division / Program: Maine Harness Racing Commission
Date: June 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Shane Bacon
Contact Email: shane.bacon@maine.gov
Maine Harness Racing Commission Public Meeting (tentative)
Division / Program: Maine Harness Racing Commission
Date: July 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Shane Bacon
Contact Email: shane.bacon@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Division / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: July 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Division / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: September 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Division / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: November 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Division / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Division / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: August 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Division / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: October 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Division / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: October 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Division / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: December 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Animal Welfare Advisory Council Meeting
Division / Program: Animal Welfare Advisory Council, Animal Welfare
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Please note, per the AWAC Remote meeting policy:
- To participate in public comment, each person must have their video on and provide a name and town of residence.
- For entry into the meeting, virtual or in person, members of the public will need to display their first and last name and town of residence.
The Animal Welfare Program will provide public access to a room with a computer that will stream the meeting, so members of the public can attend if needed, at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME.
Contact Name: Ronda Steciuk
Contact Email: ronda.steciuk@maine.gov
LSOG Work Group Meeting #3 - Review of LSOG forest and strategies
Division / Program: Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forest Conservation Strategies Work Group
Date: June 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Virtual Meeting - Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The public may attend work group meetings in person or online. To participate online, advanced registration is required. To request accommodation for special needs, please contact us in advance - typically at least five business days before the meeting by phone, email, or TTY/TDD. There will be a public comment period of 5 to 10 minutes near the end of each meeting.
Contact Name: Andrew Whitman
Contact Phone: 207-557-0781
Contact Email: Andrew.whitman@maine.gov
LSOG Work Group Field Trip - Field Trip - Review of LSOG Conditions and Strategies
Division / Program: Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forest Conservation Strategies Work Group
Date: June 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Western Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Rain date is June 26.
The public may attend work group meetings in person or online. To participate online, advanced registration is required. To request accommodation for special needs, please contact us in advance - typically at least five business days before the meeting by phone, email, or TTY/TDD. There will be a public comment period of 5 to 10 minutes near the end of each meeting.
Contact Name: Andrew Whitman
Contact Phone: 207-557-0781
Contact Email: Andrew.whitman@maine.gov
LSOG Work Group Meeting #4 - Discussion of LSOG strategies
Division / Program: Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forest Conservation Strategies Work Group
Date: July 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Virtual Meeting - Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The public may attend work group meetings in person or online. To participate online, advanced registration is required. To request accommodation for special needs, please contact us in advance - typically at least five business days before the meeting by phone, email, or TTY/TDD. There will be a public comment period of 5 to 10 minutes near the end of each meeting.
Contact Name: Andrew Whitman
Contact Phone: 207-557-0781
Contact Email: Andrew.whitman@maine.gov
LSOG Work Group Meeting #5 - Feedback on LSOG strategies
Division / Program: Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forest Conservation Strategies Work Group
Date: September 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 90 Blossom, Lane, Augusta ME, Deering Building, Rm 106, Blossom Lane, Augusta
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The public may attend work group meetings in person or online. To participate online, advanced registration is required. To request accommodation for special needs, please contact us in advance - typically at least five business days before the meeting by phone, email, or TTY/TDD. There will be a public comment period of 5 to 10 minutes near the end of each meeting.
Contact Name: Andrew Whitman
Contact Phone: 207-557-0781
Contact Email: Andrew.whitman@maine.gov
LSOG Work Group Meeting #6 - Final review and feedback
Division / Program: Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forest Conservation Strategies Work Group
Date: October 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The public may attend work group meetings in person or online. To participate online, advanced registration is required. To request accommodation for special needs, please contact us in advance - typically at least five business days before the meeting by phone, email, or TTY/TDD. There will be a public comment period of 5 to 10 minutes near the end of each meeting.
Contact Name: Andrew Whitman
Contact Phone: 207-557-0781
Contact Email: Andrew.whitman@maine.gov
Working Group to Prioritize Wellness and Mental Health Resources for Heritage Industries
Division / Program: Working Group to Prioritize Wellness and Mental Health Resources for Heritage Industries
Date: June 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Emily Horton
Contact Email: emily.k.horton@maine.gov
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Working Group to Prioritize Wellness and Mental Health Resources for Heritage Industries
Division / Program: Working Group to Prioritize Wellness and Mental Health Resources for Heritage Industries
Date: July 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Emily Horton
Contact Email: emily.k.horton@maine.gov
Working Group to Prioritize Wellness and Mental Health Resources for Heritage Industries
Division / Program: Working Group to Prioritize Wellness and Mental Health Resources for Heritage Industries
Date: September 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: In-person
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Emily Horton
Contact Email: emily.k.horton@maine.gov
Animal Welfare Advisory Council Meeting : Subcommittee Meeting Dog Licensing/Animal Control
Division / Program: Animal Welfare Advisory Council, Animal Welfare
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams - Online Meeting
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Please note, per the AWAC Remote meeting policy:
- To participate in public comment, each person must have their video on and provide a name and town of residence.
- For entry into the meeting, virtual or in person, members of the public will need to display their first and last name and town of residence.
The Animal Welfare Program will provide public access to a room with a computer that will stream the meeting, so members of the public can attend if needed, at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME.
Contact Name: Ronda Steciuk
Contact Email: ronda.steciuk@maine.gov
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Agriculture, Food, and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Division / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Agriculture, Food, and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Division / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: August 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Virtual Meeting - Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
LUPC Commission Meeting
Division / Program: Land Use Planning Commission
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Virtual Meeting and in person at, Jeff's Catering, 15 Littlefield Rd, Brewer
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The meeting agenda summarizes the administrative, planning, permitting, and compliance matters that the Commission is scheduled to hear. It is posted approximately one week before the meeting date. A record of the meeting, which includes audio files of Commission discussions and slide shows of staff presentations, is usually posted within two weeks of the meeting date. Meeting minutes, summarizing the outcomes of and Commission actions on scheduled items, are posted approximately six weeks after the meeting date.
Contact Name: Kiana Green
Contact Phone: 2072872631
Contact Email: kiana.green@maine.gov
Related Documents
Agenda with link to the Meeting
Public Comment for Chapter 7 Racing : Harness Racing Commission
Division / Program: Maine Harness Racing Commission
Date: June 2, 2026 - July 13, 2026
Event Type: Public Comment
The proposed changes to Chapter 7 are intended to benefit the harness racing industry by making the rules clearer for participants and officials. The changes will keep racing practices current and protect the equines that compete by adding more restrictions to the whipping rule and requiring that claims not be announced until after the race is official.
Public comment deadline is July 13, 2026 at 5 PM.
Contact Name: Shane Bacon
Contact Phone: (207) 827-7568
Contact Email: shane.bacon@maine.gov
Related Documents
Chapter 7 Proposed Rules (Word)
If you require an accommodation or service to participate, please contact us at dacf@maine.gov or (207) 287-3200 at least 5 days prior to the event.