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Government & Politics
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Maine small businesses, nonprofits set for $7M in electricity relief
October 19, 2022Thousands of Maine small businesses and nonprofits are in line to receive a one-time credit of $2,000 to help defray electricity costs that spiked after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
October 19, 2022
$34M in public funds earmarked for upgrades of Sanford roads, sidewalks and parking
October 18, 2022The funds will be used to make downtown safer and more attractive for development, improve parking and build a facility to ferry Portland Naval Shipyard employees and other commuters to work.
October 18, 2022
Boston fed reserve chief predicts U.S. slowdown won't be severe, touts Maine's diverse economy
Updated: October 18, 2022Susan M. Collins, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston since July, spoke to Mainebiz after her first visit to Maine to meet with political, business and nonprofit leaders.
Updated: October 18, 2022
Lewiston hires first-ever director of marketing and communications
October 13, 2022Angelynne S. Amores' work history includes the office of the mayor of Chicago; the offices of the Illinois and Indiana attorneys general; and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
October 13, 2022
Insights into America’s aging population and retirement
Updated: October 17, 2022The National Press Foundation’s “Living Longer: A New Age for Aging” fellowship program tackled topics from retirement financing to today's multi-generational workforce.
Updated: October 17, 2022
Bill would turn tables on California aquarium that 'red-listed' Maine lobster
October 5, 2022U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, and U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine 2nd District, plan to introduce a bill that will halt federal funding to California's Monterey Bay Aquarium.
October 5, 2022
Mills, LePage clash over housing, child care, workforce
October 5, 2022Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage covered a number of business and economy-related issues at a debate in Portland.
October 5, 2022
Mills fights Versant Power on proposed rate hike
Updated: October 5, 2022A review by the Maine Public Utilities Commission is expected to take nine months.
Updated: October 5, 2022
Collins, King urge federal milk pricing system review
October 3, 2022The plea comes as the number of dairy farms continues to decline nationwide and in Maine.
October 3, 2022Ag businesses ask legislators for help with labor shortage
October 3, 2022“Maine’s farms need harvesting and our cows need milking,” said ag leaders, who are calling for a path to permanent residency for undocumented immigrants and improvements to the H-2A program.
October 3, 2022
40 Under 40: An affordable housing advocate for Maine
Updated: October 3, 2022Ryan Fecteau, Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, aims to visit all 50 state capitals.
Updated: October 3, 2022MaineHousing pauses rental relief program, seeks additional funding
October 3, 2022The Emergency Rental Assistance Program was launched in March 2021.
October 3, 2022
Turnpike authority nears finish line on $42.5M interchange revamp
September 29, 2022Exit 45 of the Maine Turnpike near the Maine Mall will be closed over the weekend so contractors can put the finishing touches on the new Diamond Interchange configuration.
September 29, 2022
South Portland touted in Fortune livability list
Updated: September 29, 2022The city of 25,500 is No. 13 on the magazine's "25 Best Places to Live for Families."
Updated: September 29, 2022
Biddeford receives funding to help address lead hazards in nearly 100 homes
September 27, 2022Lead poisoning can cause an increase in learning disabilities, lower rates of IQ, speech development deficiencies, attention deficit disorders and aggressive behavior.
September 27, 2022MDOL to get $7M federal disaster recovery grant
September 26, 2022The goal is to provide high-quality jobs and build a skilled workforce, while promoting equitable access for historically disadvantaged communities.
September 26, 2022
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