Orrington worries about financial loss from trash plant sale
The announcement earlier this week that the waste-to-energy plant would go on the auction block has Orrington officials concerned about the
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Western Maine Community Action announces over $5 million distributed in heating assistance during 2022-2023
FARMINGTON – Western Maine Community Action, Inc. (WMCA) has stopped taking Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP or Fuel Assistance) applications
Read moreWhat Irving Oil’s potential sale means for Maine
Irving Oil, the Canadian company that supplies about two-thirds of Maine’s gas, diesel and heating oil, surprised industry watchers Wednesday
Read more$30 million project will expand footprint, capacity of Bigelow research center in East Boothbay
The Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences says it will break ground this fall on a 25,000-square-foot building to accommodate a
Read moreMaine eviction filings surge as housing gets pricer
Eviction filings in Maine have increased by more than 50 percent in the first few months of this year. More
Read moreCMP distribution rate hike approved by Public Utilities Commission
The distribution rate will rise by $5 monthly over two years. Read More
Read morePortland City Council postpones budget vote in hopes of getting General Assistance relief
The city has asked Gov. Janet Mills to support an increase in General Assistance reimbursements, as well as for help
Read moreProduction of Maine’s official state berry dips in the face of drought
PORTLAND, Maine — The nation’s production of wild blueberries slipped a bit last year as some growers contended with drought.
Read moreGroundbreaking ceremony held for New Balance’s factory expansion
A groundbreaking ceremony for New Balance’s factory expansion was held in Skowhegan on Monday. The company’s $65 million investment will
Read moreMaine Has the 10th Worst State Economy, Study Finds
Maine has the 10th lowest performing state economy in the U.S., standing in 42nd place out of the 50 states
Read moreA new report says the child care shortage is costing Maine $403 million a year.
The figure that has more than doubled since 2018 Read More
Read moreLawmakers recommend replacing popular senior property tax program
The Taxation Committee votes to expand benefits for low-income seniors under 2 existing programs, a move Democrats say will lead
Read moreThousands of Mainers will have a harder time getting SNAP benefits under debt ceiling deal
Advocates say that a tentative debt ceiling deal could make it harder for Mainers to access food. Under the agreement struck
Read moreMoody’s boosts Maine’s credit rating
Moody’s Investors Services listed Maine’s credit as ‘positive,’ an upgrade from the previous ‘stable’ outlook.Read More
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