Rep. Arata's News from the Legislature

Town of New Gloucester 385 Intervale Road, New Gloucester, ME 04260 (207) 926-4126 (phone) / (207) 926-4136 (fax)

Town of Poland 1231 Maine Street, Poland, ME 04274 (207) 998-4601 (phone) / (207) 998-2002 (fax)

Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery

Apply for a permit

Maine Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery applications will be accepted online only.  The Lottery opened in late June and will close August 1, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

If you do not have access to a computer or the Internet at home, it is suggested that you:

• use a computer at your local library;
• using a computer at work during lunch or a break; or
• ask a friend or relative with a computer for help in applying.

There is no fee to apply for an antlerless deer permit.  If you receive a permit, you must pay the $12 permit fee and $2 agent fee to claim the permit.

To apply for an antlerless deer permit, you must possess a valid Maine license to hunt big game.

Exceptions -- See Maine resident landowners or paraplegic license.  Learn how to apply for a super pack antlerless deer permit.

You may enter up to two wildlife management districts or deer management subunit choices for your permit in order of preference.

Applicants with a legal residence outside the United States or Canada cannot apply online.  Those wishing to apply will need to contact the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife at (207) 287-8000 for help in applying.

For more information, click here.

USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder

Find a location near you!

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) works closely with states to ensure that children who receive free or reduced-price school meals can get the nutrition they need when schools are closed – whether during summer break or unexpected closures during the school year.  Through the USDA's summer meal programs, approved sites in communities across the country can serve meals to kids up to age 18 at no cost.  Families can use this tool to find directions to nearby meal sites, as well as their hours of operation and contact information.

Answers to common questions about summer meal operations this year can be found here.

Families seeking food assistance for their children can also contact the USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America.  The Hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479).

Online ATV Registration

This online service allows you to register your ATV with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W).  Following your payment, you will receive a temporary registration form to print for immediate use.  Your official registration and stickers will arrive at the shipping address specified within 30 business days.

ATV registrations are valid from July 1 through June 30.  ATV registrations submitted on or before April 30 will expire on June 30 of the current year.  ATV registrations submitted on or after May 1 will expire on June 30 of the following year.  Snowmobile registrations submitted on or before May 31 will expire on June 30 of the current year.

Businesses that wish to renew their ATV or snowmobile CANNOT use the online system.  They must renew at the town office.

Who can use this service?

• Maine residents renewing an ATV registration.  New registrations must be done through a registration agent or the IF&W main office in Augusta.
• Non-residents may register ATVs online.  Non-residents may do both renewal and new registrations online.

What are the fees?

• ATV Registration Fees
• $71 (Resident)
• $101 (Non-Resident, Seven-Day Registration)
• $116 (Non-Resident, Full Season)

What You Will Need

• registered owner information
• vehicle information
• credit/debit card (MasterCard, Visa)
• a printer in order to print a copy of your temporary registration

Get Started!

2022 Maine Agricultural Fair Program

Maine has some of the best agricultural fairs in New England!  If you want to know more about Maine's great agricultural fairs, go to the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs Web site for the latest news and information or directly to the fairs listed below.

July Agricultural State Fair Dates