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Government & Politics
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Maine's low unemployment rate sank even a little lower last month
June 25, 2024The statewide unemployment rate has now been under 4% for 30 months in a row — since December 2021 — the second-longest such streak on record.
June 25, 2024
After $850K makeover, Maine State Aquarium reopens in West Boothbay
June 25, 2024Structural problems led to renovations of walls and floors, along with upgrades to the pumps and filters, new display tanks and custom-made touch tanks.
June 25, 2024
Business group asks for fix to Portland’s emergency minimum wage ordinance
June 24, 2024Currently, if the state declares an emergency for a reason that doesn't pertain to Portland, small businesses there still have to increase the minimum wage to 1.5 times the normal rate.
June 24, 2024
Pierce Atwood adds to its government relations and lobbying practice group
Updated: June 21, 2024The Portland law firm has hired Beverly Uhlenhake as a government affairs consultant within its government relations and lobbying practice group.
Updated: June 21, 2024
The eclipse boosted Maine’s economy — and now there are numbers to prove it
Updated: June 20, 2024Data released this week show spending and visitation soared by double digits in Aroostook and Franklin counties. Visits to Maine for a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle could lead to more visits over a lifetime.
Updated: June 20, 2024Maine communities get $2.4M in state funding for climate, energy projects
Updated: June 19, 2024Dozens of cities and towns across Maine have been awarded grants from the state's Community Resilience Partnership, established in 2021.
Updated: June 19, 2024
Maine gets federal green light for $272M broadband expansion
Updated: June 18, 2024"With this approval, Maine can now put historic federal funds to use to bring the internet to more people in Maine," Gov. Janet Mills said of the federally funded plan.
Updated: June 18, 2024
Maine will roll out 52 more high-speed EV chargers in 17 locations
June 13, 2024The charging network is expanding to serve travelers on heavily traveled highways and roads, and to support outdoor recreation and university communities.
June 13, 2024
$80M plan to redevelop Lewiston's Continental Mill gets planning board OK
June 13, 2024The massive project calls for the creation of 377 rental apartments, 20,000 square feet of offices, 20,000 square feet of space for light industry and 5,000 square feet of restaurant space.
June 13, 2024
CMP, public advocate reach settlement over 2022 storm recovery costs
June 11, 2024The settlement, which will be considered Tuesday by Maine's utilities regulator, would reduce storm recovery costs charged to ratepayers by $850,000.
June 11, 2024
Maine agency seeks public input on proposed paid leave rules
June 9, 2024Written comments on proposed rules around Maine's new Paid Family and Medical Leave Program are due by July 8.
June 9, 2024
Sprague Energy proposes alternative Searsport site for Maine's offshore wind terminal
June 7, 2024The state is proposing to develop a $500 million offshore wind port on Sears Island. A stone’s throw away, the owner of an industrial marine terminal wants to develop the port.
June 7, 2024
After six years, Presque Isle is about to switch its only commercial airline
June 5, 2024United Airlines has provided Essential Air Service flights to and from the city since 2018, but on Tuesday a federal contract for them went to a competitor.
June 5, 2024
Maine needs more workers — wherever they're from — to keep up economic growth, Mills says
June 4, 2024Maine's Democratic governor touted the value of immigrant workers and entrepreneurs at a conference co-hosted by the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Maine International Trade Center.
June 4, 2024
Portland freezer warehouse nears end of construction, to open soon for business
Updated: June 4, 2024The temperature-controlled facility will be able to handle cargo from food and agricultural products to biopharmaceuticals.
Updated: June 4, 2024
Norway man sentenced to 2 years in prison for PPP loan fraud
Updated: June 3, 2024Merton Weed Jr. was also ordered to pay more than $250,000 in restitution for filing fraudulent applications for loans from the federally funded program. He pleaded guilty to the charges last October.
Updated: June 3, 2024
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