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Government & Politics
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Maine businesses navigate new reality of tariff whiplash
Updated: March 10, 2025The on-again, off-again threat of tariffs is throwing Maine business owners and economic prognosticators for a loop.
Updated: March 10, 2025
Maine Sea Grant program funding is being 'renegotiated'
March 7, 2025U.S. Sen. Susan Collins is working with the Dept. of Commerce to restore federal funding for the Maine Sea Grant program, but the department says the program must meet with Trump administration guidelines.
March 7, 2025
Thomas College VP nominated as Maine’s next economics commissioner
March 5, 2025Michael Duguay is executive director of the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College, and has experience in economic and community development.
March 5, 2025
Maine lobster catch hits a 6-year low in 2024
March 2, 2025While lobster supply again declined, the price paid to lobstermen was a the second-highest on record.
March 2, 2025
Government firings hit home at Augusta VA hospital
February 28, 2025Seven employees of the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta were fired this week as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy with widespread job cuts.
February 28, 2025
Maine's former USDA Rural Development director takes post at a Portland nonprofit
February 27, 2025The Gulf of Maine Research Institute has hired Rhiannon Hampson as vice president for economic development.
February 27, 2025
Mills' pick to lead Marine Resources comes from within department
February 27, 2025Carl Wilson has been a fisheries scientist and lead lobster biologist at the department for 26 years. The nomination goes to the Legislature for consideration.
February 27, 2025
Commissioner of Maine Department of Marine Resources set to retire
February 19, 2025Patrick Keliher, who was appointed to lead DMR in 2012, will retire on March 14.
February 19, 2025
EPA to review cleanups at 5 Maine Superfund sites
Updated: February 18, 2025Superfund sites in Limestone, Corinna, Washburn, Saco and Brunswick are all on the EPA's "national priorities" list.
Updated: February 18, 2025
Tariff on imported aluminum opens can of worms for Maine brewers
February 12, 2025Repeating a move from his first term, President Trump on Monday signed two proclamations imposing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from all countries.
February 12, 2025
Portland Housing Authority names director of finance and administration
February 12, 2025Anamika "Ana" Chaudhari will oversee the operations of PHA's finance department and its central accounting system and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practices.
February 12, 2025
Maine's wake-up call on trade: Why we can't take our relationship with Canada for granted
February 6, 2025Now is the time for policymakers to ensure Maine’s economy remains strong and competitive in an interconnected world, the head of the state's largest business group writes in this guest commentary.
February 6, 2025
Trade war focus shifts to China as uncertainty persists
February 4, 2025After a 10% tariff on goods imported from China took effect on Tuesday, the Asian nation responded with targeted countermeasures
February 4, 2025
Trump tariffs, looming trade war spark worries about Maine's economy, rising prices
Updated: February 3, 2025The head of Maine's largest business group is particularly worried about taxing imports from Canada, the state's largest trading partner.
Updated: February 3, 2025
Hammond Lumber name could adorn Augusta auditorium under rights deal
January 31, 2025The additional revenue would assist the center getting back to square one from the pandemic and help keep the budget balanced and competitive in the marketplace.
January 31, 2025Mills, Pingree, King condemn federal funding freeze
January 29, 2025With pause on a funding freeze that was set to take effect Tuesday, lawmakers in Maine offer pushback to the Trump administration's plan to cut expenses.
January 29, 2025
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