Jay paper mill closing earlier than expected
Employees at Pixelle Androscoggin Mill were told Wednesday morning that doors would be closing as early as March 6 rather
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Gov. Mills signs supplemental budget with funds for nursing facilities, hospitals and workers
“I thank the Legislature for its strong bipartisan support for the measure,” Gov. Mills says. Read More
Read moreMaine has $303M in unclaimed property: See if you’re owed
This week marks Maine Unclaimed Property week as the state holds more than $303 million of Mainers’ unclaimed property. The
Read moreBangor Savings Bank expands waterfront campus with former Saliba’s building
The former home of Saliba’s Rugs on the Bangor Waterfront sold last fall to Bangor Savings Bank after a proposed
Read moreLegislature approves additions to current state budget
The $40 million supplemental budget includes additional spending made possible by higher-than-anticipated tax revenues.Read More
Read moreAward of $8.8M means Skowhegan, surrounding towns to see high-speed internet service by next year
The Maine Connectivity Authority earlier awarded the money to the towns through a partnership with Consolidated Communications.Read More
Read moreJay looking to a future without a paper mill
Town officials are discussing a collaborative approach for funding for economic development, community engagement and more.Read More
Read moreOfficials working to fill vacant buildings, spaces in downtown Waterville
There are about 14 buildings downtown with some amount of vacant space, including seven that are fully vacant, officials say.Read
Read moreAugusta officials tasked with closing $6 million school budget gap consider drastic cuts, school closing
Superintendent Jim Anastasio said the board will have to figure out how to close the multimillion-dollar shortfall that’s caused by
Read moreAs extra pandemic SNAP benefits end, many Mainers fear a struggle to afford groceries
The average recipient in Maine is expected to lose $190 a month in benefits, causing many to worry that rates
Read moreLabor shortage could slow Maine’s broadband expansion
A new report says Maine could soon face a shortage of as many as 4,400 workers in the industry, depending
Read moreTown of Jay researching grant funding in light of mill closure
JAY – At the Jay Select Board meeting on Monday night, the board provided an update regarding the fire services
Read moreMaine to receive $19 million in EPA grants to address PFAS, other water contaminants
The funding will enable communities to improve local water infrastructure and reduce emerging contaminants in drinking water.Read More
Read moreWaterville-based startup Pair Technologies receives MTI grant to support growth
City emerging as an innovation ecosystem for early-stage startups and entrepreneurs WATERVILLE — Waterville-based startup Pair Technologies has successfully secured a grant
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