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GSA leases space at Sable Oaks in South Portland
Updated: April 27, 2023The General Services Administration leased 5,282 square feet of space at 707 Sable Oaks in South Portland. It will be used by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a Vet Center.
Updated: April 27, 2023
Maine won't run out of '207' numbers till at least 2029, regulator says
April 26, 2023Previously thought to be exhausted by the first quarter of 2027, Maine's iconic 207 area code is now expected to reach that point by the second quarter of 2029.
April 26, 2023
Drinks to-go are here to stay under law signed by Mills
Updated: April 25, 2023Curbside alcohol sales that started during pandemic shutdowns can continue permanently under a bill signed into law Monday by Gov. Janet Mills.
Updated: April 25, 2023
Calais border facility to get $3.8M revamp
Updated: April 26, 2023A New York- and Los Angeles-based architectural and design firm with international chops has won the contract to revamp the land port of entry at Calais Ferry Point in Washington County.
Updated: April 26, 2023$5M to protect Maine coastal communities from climate change
Updated: April 25, 2023Federal funding recipients include the Maine Department of Marine Resources.
Updated: April 25, 2023
Maine unemployment back to record low in March
Updated: April 24, 2023Total non-farm wage salary jobs were little changed at 645,700, a decrease of 600 jobs from the revised February estimate
Updated: April 24, 2023Maine DEP overseeing cleanup after train derailment in Somerset County
Updated: April 19, 2023The Maine Department of Environmental Protection said it is working with Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. to assess how much fuel, hydraulic fluid and engine oil is present at the Somerset County site.
Updated: April 19, 2023MaineHousing offers down-payment help for first-gen buyers
Updated: April 17, 2023Applicants must complete courses in financial literacy and homebuyer education to help them be successful long-term homeowners.
Updated: April 17, 2023
Statewide coalition backs $30M bond for Maine trails
Updated: April 13, 2023If lawmakers approve the $30 million Maine Trails Bond, the proposal would then go to voters for approval.
Updated: April 13, 2023
Maine ranks among top states for military retirees
Updated:Maine's No. 14 ranking for military retirees is based in part on access to health care and lots of wide, open spaces.
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SoPo unveils new logo to engage residents, businesses
April 6, 2023South Portland is launching its new logo as the city gears up for its 125th-anniversary celebration, kicking off next month with a series of community events. The new design features an illuminated lighthouse to represent both the city’s iconic Bug
April 6, 2023
First lady Jill Biden touts vocational training, job creation during Maine visit
April 5, 2023Biden toured the automotive technology and precision machining workshops at Southern Maine Community College as part of a 40-state series of appearances to promote her husband’s employment-boosting and vocational training policies.
April 5, 2023
Portland vetting trio of finalists for city manager position
April 5, 2023The final contenders were chosen from a pool of 77 applicants. The finalists are scheduled for in-person interviews with the mayor, city council and city staff April 14-15.
April 5, 2023
Mainers get creative with social media April Fools' gags
April 1, 2023The city of Auburn and others turned up the fun this April Fool's Day with tongue-in-cheek posts and promotions.
April 1, 2023
Checks and balances: Maine banks, believers in safety first, may face bumpy ride if turmoil escalates
Updated: April 3, 2023In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, the consensus is that Maine banks are well-capitalized and diversified, with sufficient buffers to prevent the panicked run that unraveled SVB. But the outlook gets murky if the current turmoil
Updated: April 3, 2023
Tourists spent $8.6B in Maine last year, supporting 151,000 jobs
March 28, 2023The figures were from the Maine Office of Tourism, which presented its report at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism, held in Bangor.
March 28, 2023
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