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STEM jobs make up more than a third of Maine's workforce, BLS stats show
March 28, 2023Maine is considered fertile ground for the development of science, technology, engineering and math, which generated $6.5 billion in state and local tax revenue in 2021.
March 28, 2023
Bill aims to help Maine farmers diversify, reduce financial risk
Updated: March 20, 2023The legislation seeks to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act.
Updated: March 20, 2023How sweet it is: Sugarhouses boiling the sap for Maine Maple Sunday
Updated: March 17, 2023Maine Maple Sunday, traditionally held the fourth Sunday in March, spans the weekend for some sugarshacks.
Updated: March 17, 2023
Business Leaders: Dana Connors has been a tireless champion for Maine’s economy
Updated: March 20, 2023Over six decades, Dana Connors has been called upon time and again by both government and industry to help tackle the state’s most pressing economic challenges.
Updated: March 20, 2023
Maine small businesses honored by SBA for big impact
Updated: March 16, 2023GoGo Refill, Mom’s Organic Munchies and Journey magazine are among the winners of the U.S. Small Business Administration Maine District Office Annual Awards.
Updated: March 16, 2023
Loyal Biscuit, with six Maine stores, has been acquired by national pet supply chain
March 14, 2023The acquisition will enable the companies to provide greater support, expansive opportunities, and additional services to the community.
March 14, 2023
In response to Silicon Valley scare, Maine bank regulator says sector is 'healthy'
Updated: March 14, 2023As markets were rattled Monday by the failure of California's Silicon Valley Bank, Maine's top banking watchdog offered assurances that there's no danger of contagion here.
Updated: March 14, 2023
Bill would help farmers affected by 'forever' chemicals
Updated: March 14, 2023A bill introduced by Maine's congressional delegation aims to help farmers affected by man-made forever chemicals known as PFAS that are used in industry and consumer products and can lead to serious health effects.
Updated: March 14, 2023
Hospitality hiring pushes Maine unemployment rate below 3% in January
Updated: March 13, 2023Maine's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 2.9% in January from 3.1% in December, the Maine Department of Labor said Monday.
Updated: March 13, 2023Interim Portland city manager wants to see more social service projects funded
March 10, 2023The city council will hold two public hearings regarding the CDBG funding, with a final vote at the second hearing, on Monday, March 20, and April 10.
March 10, 2023
AARP: Maine family caregivers provided $2.9B in unpaid care in 2021
Updated: March 13, 2023A total of 166,000 family caregivers in Maine provided 155 million hours of unpaid family care in 2021, AARP data show.
Updated: March 13, 2023
Maine meat processors to benefit from $8M federal grant
Updated: March 9, 2023Lenders can use the funds to finance the purchase of land, new buildings or renovations; improve equipment; refinance debt; manage waste and control pollution.
Updated: March 9, 2023
Portland council committee vetting finalists for city manager
March 7, 2023In-person interviews are scheduled for April 14 and 15, when finalists are expected to be chosen for a position that drew 70 applicants.
March 7, 2023King bill would bar offshore drilling in Maine waters
March 6, 2023Offshore oil and gas drilling is seen as a threat to both commercial fishing and tourism in Maine.
March 6, 2023
Time running out for businesses to switch to Maine Tax Portal
March 3, 2023The Maine Tax Portal will replace Maine Revenue Services' current online services on May 31. The agency has opened the new portal to more than 140,000 business taxpayers for filing and payment of various business taxes.
March 3, 2023
Udder confusion? King, Collins bill would bar mislabeling of non-dairy milk alternatives
Updated: March 3, 2023The bipartisan DAIRY Pride Act would require non-dairy products made from nuts, seeds, plants and algae to no longer be labeled with terms such as milk, yogurt or cheese.
Updated: March 3, 2023
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