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Spotlight
Maine Retail Sales
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Information on retail sales provides the most up-to-date picture of Maine's economy. Many businesses use it to gauge their market strength and find new sales opportunities. Public officials use it to estimate revenues. Economists use it to project income and employment growth. Click here to see the latest numbers. Contact: Mike LeVert at michael.levert@maine.gov.
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Calendar of Events:December 2, 2008 - Energy Resource Council Meeting
December 8, 2008 - Natural Resources Agency Task Force
December 10, 2008 - Solid Waste Management Advisory Council
December 11, 2008 - Land & Water Resources Council
[See Complete Calendar]
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Frequently Requested
 Energy Assistance
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SPO HighlightsNominations for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards Now Being Accepted
The Maine Commission for Community Service and the Governor’s Office are pleased to announce that nominations for the 2009 Governor’s Service Awards are now being accepted through February 16, 2009. Official nomination forms and submission criteria are available at www.VolunteerMaine.org. Winners will be announced at a special ceremony at the State Capitol on April 21, 2009.
Reduce Waste this Holiday Season.
The holiday season, with all of its associated buying, wrapping and celebrating, increases the waste we generate. There are many ways to reduce, reuse and recycle the remnants of holiday cheer. Visit the link above for tips to reduce your household’s holiday waste this year.
Heating Fuel Prices Tracked
October marks the start of the 2008-09 heating season during which the Governor’s Office of Energy Independence and Security conducts a weekly survey of fuel oil, propane, and kerosene prices across Maine. Current and past prices are available on line.
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Featured Publication
Learn about Maine’s pioneering strategies that facilitate landscape-scale conservation. This report provides guidelines that can be used across the state to organize effective regional landscape planning and conservation efforts.
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