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Friday Food Insider: Maine restaurants step up to the plate amid SNAP cuts
Alexis Wells October 29, 2025An estimated 12.5% of Maine’s population rely on SNAP benefits, though that percentage is higher in Androscoggin, Aroostook, Washington, Piscataquis and Somerset counties.
Three Maine schools in top 50 of Princeton Review's 'green colleges' list
Laurie Schreiber October 27, 2025Highlights include 100% of the campus energy coming from Maine renewables and 99% of food waste diverted from the landfill.
Jackson Lab acquires New York Stem Cell Foundation to leverage biomedical data
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 21, 2025The deal “marks a turning point for biomedical research,” combining genetics expertise with automation technologies, which could accelerate therapies for diseases like cancer.
Ellsworth wants to fix 200-year-old house that protects city archives
Laurie Schreiber October 15, 2025A $13,000 fundraiser has kicked off to repair the roof of the official repository for Ellsworth’s archives and artifacts. Further stabilization will be needed.
Downeast waters get a cleanup of abandoned aquaculture gear
Laurie Schreiber October 9, 2025Cleanup focused on granite blocks, 70-meter plastic rings, nets, floats and more than a half mile of pipe.
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40 Under 40: Elisabeth Marnik helps make science accessible to all
Elisabeth Marnik, firector of science education and outreach at MDI Biological Laboratory, says her focus is on making science information accurate, understandable, accessible, empathetic and meaningful to diverse audiences.
Majority of Acadia National Park workers furloughed, but many park facilities remain open
Laurie Schreiber October 2, 2025The timing of the shutdown comes during the fall foliage season, which is among Acadia’s busiest periods and a major driver of the regional economy.
Jonesport looks to revive faded retail building
Tina Fischer October 1, 2025After years of vacancy and decline, the town officially took ownership of the property in March. The town hopes to transform the building into a functional space that will benefit both residents and visitors.
LifeFlight will unveil permanent site in Bar Harbor to speed patient transport
Laurie Schreiber October 1, 2025“Since LifeFlight started providing services to Bar Harbor, we have depended on seasonal temporary landing zones,” said Bar Harbor’s fire chief. The new, year-round landing pad shortens turnaround times.
In Washington County, 30 wind turbines generating power and payments to local governments
Laurie Schreiber September 28, 2025The 4.2-megawatt turbines are spread across the town of Columbia and unorganized territories in Washington County.
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With 2026 coming up fast, Maine businesses are preparing for Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave program to take effect.
The program is designed to protect paid leave for up to 12 weeks a year to care for an ill family member or bond with a new child. For employees, it's a great perk; for employers, there are challenges and costs associated with getting into compliance.
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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