U.S. auditors accuse Maine of misusing federal grants to shore up its pension fund
The practice, while not unique to Maine, exceeded ‘reasonable’ allowances as it diverted $2.6 million away from fishing, hunting and
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Recent $272 million award to boost western Maine broadband initiatives
This money will be leveraged by the Maine Connectivity Authority to incentivize internet service providers to expand into underserved areas
Read moreBrickyard Hollow Brewing Co. to open ninth location in Augusta by fall
The Yarmouth-based chain of brewpubs is testing its quick-service model in Augusta, with pizza, appetizers, bowls and beer available to
Read moreMaine Lobster Festival partners with state’s lobstermen to support the industry
There were new donation buckets and QR codes to support the Save Maine Lobstermen campaign among the familiar white tents
Read moreBath Iron Works awarded contract for 3 Navy destroyers
The shipyard is expected to finish building the Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers between 2023 and 2026.Read More
Read moreThousands could lose MaineCare coverage after federally mandated reviews
More than 4,000 Mainers have already lose MaineCare coverage this year Read More
Read moreSpending data indicate Maine may have dodged economic slowdown
Mainers bought more items early this spring from cars to household goods, a positive indicator that the country may have
Read moreA new program gives low-income Maine mothers monthly cash
The Project HOME Trust will make the $1,000 monthly payments to 20 single mothers around the state for 1 year
Read moreLawmakers tour Maine before negotiating next federal farm bill
Maine needs federal agriculture policy to be flexible enough to support small specialty farmers, keep food banks full and provide
Read moreThe need for food donations more than doubles at a church-run pantry Sanford
Food pantries in other Maine cities echo need for donations to meet growing demand Read More
Read moreGov. Mills launches Dirigo Business Incentive Program at Lisbon’s Springworks Farm
Newly created program looks to bolster skilled labor force, attract business opportunities through tax credits.Read More
Read moreNew law will put more dollars into pockets of older, low-income Mainers
About 19,000 Maine residents over 65, many of them low-income women living alone, will be made eligible for the program
Read moreMadison ceremony marks return of manufacturing, and jobs, to former paper mill
Gov. Janet Mills, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and U.S. Rep. Jared Golden were among a crowd of a few hundred
Read moreLow Unemployment & Low Labor Force Participation: Maine’s June 2023 Employment Statistics
Statistics released by the State of Maine for June 2023 reveal that although the state’s unemployment rate continues to decrease,
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