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Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project helps new Mainers navigate complex laws
November 14, 2016Five years ago, a doctor traveled from his home country to Maine because his life was in danger. His government wanted him dead because he had treated some patients who opposed the government. In Maine, he found himself homeless. His visitor's visa
November 14, 2016Further thoughts on Isle au Haut: Entrepreneurs by necessity
November 14, 2016After spending a day on Isle au Haut last month reporting my Oct. 14 story, “An island community confronts its economic challenges,” I returned to the mainland with uneasy feelings about the future of the year-round island community.
November 14, 2016
Maine voters approve hike in the minimum wage
November 9, 2016By a solid margin, Maine voters approved Question 4 to raise the state's minimum wage with a vote of 55.85% in favor and 44.15% opposing the measure.
November 9, 2016
Camden National donates city block to Gardiner Main Street
November 3, 2016Camden National Bank said Wednesday it has donated five buildings at 149-167 Water St. in downtown Gardiner to Gardiner Main Street for redevelopment.
November 3, 2016
Study: The economy, job losses are topmost on Mainers' minds
November 2, 2016One-third of Mainers believe the economy is the most important issue facing the state, up 11% from the spring, while unemployment is the second biggest area of worry at 14%, a new study found.
November 2, 2016Cunningham steps down as head of Kennebec Valley Chamber
October 26, 2016The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce announced that its president, Ross Cunningham, will be stepping down as head of the association.
October 26, 2016$1.75M to CEI among $3.6M awarded to community dev. institutions
October 25, 2016Five Maine organizations will be on the receiving end of $3,649,544 through the Community Development Financial Institutions Program and the Native American CDFI Assistance Program.
October 25, 2016
Waterville downtown revitalization to get $20M 'jump start'
October 19, 2016Downtown revitalization in Waterville came out big on Tuesday night when the Harold Alfond Foundation and Colby College announced an additional $20 million toward the ongoing revitalization efforts in the city.
October 19, 2016
Acadia's 100th, ideal weather brought big bucks to Bar Harbor
October 17, 2016Acadia National Park's celebration of its 100th birthday, along with favorable weather, are two top reasons cited for a surge of visitors and business activity this past summer. Another contributing factor has been a marketing push by the Bar Harbor
October 17, 2016National monument kickstarts Katahdin Region’s rebuilding
October 17, 2016Eating and savoring a tasty fish taco with chips and unsweetened ice tea at the Appalachian Trail Cafe in downtown Millinocket a couple of weeks ago, my head was aswirl with questions about how the newly designated Katahdin Woods and Waters National
October 17, 2016
On Isle au Haut, Maine's economic woes are magnified
October 17, 2016Isle au Haut, six miles long and two miles wide, is one of 15 year-round island communities in Maine, yet is among those with a tenuous hold on year-round sustainability. It faces many of the issues faced by small towns throughout Maine but
October 17, 2016Maine tech companies come out strong with $118K from MTI
October 14, 2016The Maine Technology Institute approved 11 grant applications for September totaling $117,824 to Maine businesses specializing in advancements in the fields of aquaculture and marine technology, biotechnology, composite materials, precision
October 14, 2016$143K in fed funds for island communities awarded to Island Institute
October 12, 2016The Island Institute learned Wednesday that it will receive a USDA Rural Development Rural Community Development Initiative Grant in the amount of $143,350, which it will use to boost economic and educational development in the island communities of
October 12, 2016
CEI lands $20M USDA loan to boost community building projects in rural Maine
October 7, 2016Coastal Enterprises Inc. will receive a direct $20 million federal loan that can be re-loaned to fund the purchase, construction or improvement of community facilities in high-poverty rural areas.
October 7, 2016
Rebranding a mill town: National monument creates fresh hope for Millinocket region
October 3, 2016“We've been working very hard to get people onboard in seeing the positive side of attracting more tourists to this region. But I've talked to no one in this region who thinks the only thing we're going to do to rebuild our local economy is tourism.”
October 3, 2016
#MBNext16: Elaine Abbott's role in Eastport goes beyond managing a Downeast destination
October 3, 2016Elaine Abbott, city manager for Eastport, got word that Google's “street view” images showed a view of the downtown that was dotted with empty stores and “for rent” signs. Worse, Google had last made a stop in Eastport in 2007.
October 3, 2016
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