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Government & Politics
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$5M pilot program to help Mainers with long commutes to work
May 19, 2022The Workforce Transportation Pilot Program will seek transportation solutions such as ride shares, vanpool and other subsidized transit options.
May 19, 2022
Acadia superintendent warns of potential effect of proposed salmon farm
May 18, 2022While commercial fishing and aquaculture activities are part of the bay’s heritage, the latest proposal “is fundamentally different” from other activities, said opponents.
May 18, 2022
More temporary work visas could help businesses this summer
May 16, 2022The visas will allow U.S. employers to employ additional workers now through Sept. 30, supplementing a previous supply of 33,000 H-2B visas.
May 16, 2022
How to respond to RFPs and build business in the public sector
Updated: May 16, 2022For B2B companies looking to expand their markets, government clients can be a lucrative opportunity. It helps to first understand their often-complex contracting process.
Updated: May 16, 2022
Federal bill would ease taxes on Maine car dealerships facing supply chain issues
Updated: May 12, 2022The Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act, cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Angus King, would adjust taxes for dealerships that cannot maintain a minimum level of inventory.
Updated: May 12, 2022
Next move remains unclear for proposed Frenchman Bay salmon farm
May 11, 2022It’s too soon to speculate how the Norwegian company proposing the operation will proceed after the state nixed its applications last month, said a project manager.
May 11, 2022
Maine Port Authority promotes interim leader to executive director
May 9, 2022Matthew Burns, former deck officer and Maine Maritime Academy graduate, is now executive director of the Maine Port Authority after serving in an interim role for the past year.
May 9, 2022
Federal disaster declaration allocates $7M for Maine herring industry
Updated: May 9, 2022Since 2019, catch limits have been reduced by more than 80%. The money will assist fishermen and marine businesses, and can be used for activities including vessel buybacks and job retraining.
Updated: May 9, 2022
Federal action needed as MDI workforce housing proposal advances in US Senate
May 6, 2022Lack of affordable housing has contributed to workforce shortages and created significant hardships for employees who commute from off-island.
May 6, 2022
$4M program offers incentives for Maine hospitality businesses to save energy
May 5, 2022The program offers incentives for hotels, restaurants and other businesses to install heat pump systems, use LED lighting and upgrade refrigeration systems.
May 5, 2022
Navy's landlord in Kittery rebuked by US Senate over military housing conditions
Updated: May 3, 2022A scathing U.S. Senate report last week criticized a Philadelphia-based company for its management of military housing in Georgia and Texas. The same landlord operates housing for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard employees and their families in Kittery.
Updated: May 3, 2022
Mills is Maine's latest public official to test positive for COVID-19
April 29, 2022Gov. Janet Mills, who is vaccinated and boosted, tests frequently as a precautionary measure. Her last negative test result was on Tuesday afternoon before a positive result on Thursday.
April 29, 2022
SBA Maine District Office names new deputy director
Updated: April 29, 2022Tim Hobbs, the new deputy district director of the SBA's Maine District Office, previously served as the state director for USDA Rural Development in Maine.
Updated: April 29, 2022
The Maine Housing Crunch: From Augusta to Auburn, policymakers lay foundation for affordability
Updated: May 2, 2022Accessory dwelling units and zoning reform are some of the issues Maine lawmakers are addressing to foster more affordable housing, as we explain in this story from our special feature on the housing crunch.
Updated: May 2, 2022Maine to award $11M for home- and community-based care
April 28, 2022The $11 million in federal funding is intended to help older adults and those living with disabilities stay in their communities.
April 28, 2022
Mills vetoes bills on UMaine governance, regional power transmission lines
April 28, 2022One bill vetoed by the governor would impose new requirements for approving the construction of transmission lines considered to be nonessential.
April 28, 2022
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