Gov. Mills delivers on new 'Welcome Home' border sign
Courtesy / Office of Gov. Janet Mills
The Maine Turnpike Authority installs the new “Welcome Home” sign on the turnpike near the Kittery line. The installation is part of a normal replacement schedule. It is made of recycled aluminum from signs previously taken down.
The Maine Turnpike Authority has installed a new “Welcome Home” sign on the Maine state border near the Kittery line, establishing a broader outreach and message than former Gov. Paul LePage's "Open For Business" welcome sign.
In her inaugural address, Gov. Janet Mills announced that she would install the new sign in an effort to welcome all people, including the young, immigrants, entrepreneurs, business owners, innovators and new employers to the state.
“This sign is a simple, inclusive and powerful message which our state will send to every family, business owner and young person coming into our state — you are welcome here,” said Mills. “It is also a reminder of the love we all share for this great state as we ensure that Maine is a place of opportunity for all those hoping to create a better future for themselves and their family. To all of them I say, welcome home.”
The new “Welcome Home” sign was installed Thursday by the Maine Turnpike Authority as a part of a normal replacement schedule. It is made of recycled aluminum from signs previously taken down.
According to the Maine Turnpike Authority, installation costs were minimal and primarily involved traffic control.
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