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Government & Politics
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Hold the phone: Maine’s 207 area code gets another extension
November 2, 2025The statewide area code will be in service until at least the first quarter of 2050, according to the latest projection.
November 2, 2025
MaineHousing warns of federal funding shortfall for emergency home heating assistance
October 31, 2025Some 7,000 Maine households that depend on the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program would be affected if the government shutdown continues.
October 31, 2025
As SNAP funding cuts near, Maine steps in to cover food assistance
October 30, 2025Of the total pledged, $1 million will come from the governor's contingency account, with the John T. Gorman Foundation contributing $250,000 to supplement food supplies for Maine households.
October 30, 2025
Friday Food Insider: Maine restaurants step up to the plate amid SNAP cuts
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.
October 29, 2025
From potlucks to pollinator planting: Portland backs neighborhood projects
October 22, 2025Portland’s Office of Sustainability has recognized 29 local projects that could make neighborhoods more socially connected, sustainable, resilient or inclusive.
October 22, 2025
Aroostook County administrator heads south to Saco
October 7, 2025Ryan Pelletier will succeed John Bohenko as Saco's city administrator.
October 7, 2025
Newsworthy people and performances for Oct. 6, 2025
Updated: October 6, 2025A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.
Updated: October 6, 2025
40 Under 40: Tagwongo Obomsawin aims to forge a more sustainable future for Maine
Updated: October 6, 2025The manager of energy economy and innovation at the Maine Department of Energy Resources says she is a goal-oriented person.
Updated: October 6, 2025
Majority of Acadia National Park workers furloughed, but many park facilities remain open
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.
October 2, 2025
Number of Maine homes using heat pumps gains ground
Updated: October 2, 2025New data shows that about half of Maine households used heating oil in 2024, down from 62% in 2018 and from more than 70% in 2010.
Updated: October 2, 2025
Maine businesses brace for impact of government shutdown
October 1, 2025“Clearly, we do not need additional unpredictability,” Patrick Woodcock, president and CEO of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, told Mainebiz hours after the federal government shut down over a budget dispute.
October 1, 2025
Mills creates cabinet-level position for energy department
September 25, 2025Dan Burgess, director of the Governor's Energy Office, will serve as acting commissioner of the new Maine Department of Energy Resources, subject to approval by state lawmakers.
September 25, 2025
Maine delegation: Delay needed on Treasury ban of paper checks
September 22, 2025Maine's congressional delegation is urging the Treasury Department to pump the brakes on an action that would eliminate paper checks for Social Security benefits, vendor payments and tax refunds by Sept. 30.
September 22, 2025
Virgin Voyages cruise ship makes maiden call to Eastport, the brand’s first Maine visit
Updated: September 22, 2025The Eastport stop was part of the ship’s maiden voyage from New York City to Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was Virgin Voyages’ first visit to Maine.
Updated: September 22, 2025
CMP seeks rate hike to fund investments, sparking pushback from Mills
Updated: September 17, 2025Ahead of public hearings before the Maine Public Utilities Commission, Gov. Janet Mills said the proposed rate increase “blatantly ignores” the economic reality that Maine residents face every day.
Updated: September 17, 2025
$14M will fund airport upgrades across Maine
Updated: September 8, 2025The biggest chunk of the funding, $11.3 million, will go to the Portland International Jetport for projects including terminal expansion.
Updated: September 8, 2025
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