Heart of Ellsworth partners with six community banks to launch the 2023 Downtown Grants Program
ELLSWORTH — Heart of Ellsworth is partnering with Bangor Federal Credit Union, First National Bank, Franklin Savings Bank, and Machias
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Free tax preparation assistance available for eligible households
BANGOR — Penquis and Eastern Maine CA$H are again providing free tax preparation services to eligible households at sites in
Read moreHoulton joins project to boost small business innovation
HOULTON, Maine — Houlton is one of 10 Maine towns taking part in a national plan to nurture small businesses.
Read moreMaine lawmakers continue push for faster work permits for asylum seekers
Efforts dating back to 2015 have failed to gain traction in Congress, stalled in the polarized debates over immigration reform
Read moreApplications now open for emergency good, shelter, & utility assistance funds for Penobscot County organizations
Penobscot County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security – Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and
Read moreBudget address
Gov. Janet Mills to deliver the State Budget Address Feb. 14. Read More
Read moreAs winter kicks into gear, at least 2 central Maine cities say they may be forced to overspend on salt
Augusta and Hallowell may exceed their budgets for salt, but elsewhere in central Maine, municipalities say they are on-track for
Read moreMaine Med raises $179 million for expansion, renovations and other projects
The fundraising campaign that began in 2016 is now complete.Read More
Read moreUMaine Orono dips into reserves amid declining enrollment
The UMaine System board allows the state’s flagship university to pull $5.7 million from savings to help close a $17
Read moreJay approves $5.86 million municipal budget
The proposal will go to public hearing at 6 p.m. March 13 at the Spruce Mountain Elementary School gym.Read More
Read moreControversial Winthrop quarry proposal hangs in the balance after officials delay action on key permit
The Planning Board has requested more information about a Lewiston-based company’s plans for a mining operation on Turkey Lane. Officials
Read more$450 relief checks will start going out to Mainers this week
A state agency plans to start mailing out $450 energy relief checks to many Maine residents this week. Earlier this
Read moreWhy people are investing $650M in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN, Maine — From major expansions at New Balance and Sappi to Maine’s first whitewater park, Skowhegan is expected to
Read moreLewiston, Auburn’s ‘booming’ housing market takes center stage at annual real estate conference
One broker predicted that the growth in the residential market will usher in new office, retail and industrial development.Read More
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