Maine adopts new law to lower the cost of electricity generated by community solar farms
State seeks to grow solar capacity to achieve shift to clean renewable energy sources and mitigate climate change Read More
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A $35 million biosolids facility in Norridgewock could be answer to state’s sludge disposal crisis
Waste Management Disposal Services is working to secure approval for the treatment plant at the Crossroads Landfill it operates in
Read moreMaine homebuyers challenged as prices stay high
A small statewide inventory, high buyer demand and rising interest rates keep the pressure on an already hot housing market.Read
Read moreMaine is receiving nearly $6 million to address lead paint hazards in homes
Maine is receiving nearly $6 million to address lead-based paint hazards in the homes of low-income families. The U.S. Department
Read morePositive news for Maine’s economy
Maine labor force participation is slowly rebounding Read More
Read moreMaine’s jobless rate sits at record low for fourth month
The question is now whether that low streak will stay steady.Read More
Read moreMaine’s workforce needs more people – from everywhere
There is little disagreement among the state’s business leaders that Maine needs more people. The Maine State Chamber of Commerce,
Read moreMaine Budget’s ‘Rainy Day Fund’ Reaches Statutory Maximum, Surplus to be Distributed to Affordable Housing Programs
Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that the state’s Budget Stabilization Fund, commonly known as the “Rainy Day Fund,” has reached
Read moreMainers urged to prepare for less heating aid this winter
Low-income Mainers benefited from an extra $63 million for state and federal heating assistance last winter. But Maine State Housing
Read moreMaine to provide retirement savings program for residents not eligible through work
Maine is close to becoming one of few states in the country to provide a retirement savings program to workers
Read moreState investment has jumpstarted Loring revitalization, officials say
LIMESTONE, Maine — Limestone’s former Air Force base is poised for a revitalization similar to that of the former Brunswick
Read moreJay will not be reimbursed for reduced state revenue-sharing funds related to mill explosion
A bill approved by the Senate and House died for lack of funding in the Appropriations Committee.Read More
Read moreAffordable Connectivity Program helps low-income Mainers with internet cost
Eligibility is based on income, but more than 230,000 households in the state are eligible. Read More
Read moreSusan Collins’ new role puts Maine top among states in earmarks so far
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