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Government & Politics
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More than 8,200 Mainers sign up for health insurance through CoverMe
November 22, 2021Maine's CoverMe insurance marketplace attracted 862 new customers and 7,416 returning clients.
November 22, 2021Maine unemployment rate remains nearly flat for 9th month in a row
November 19, 2021The jobless ratio has continued to hover around the same level for nearly the entire year, and ticked up in October by only a tenth of a percent.
November 19, 2021Maine to get $11M federal boost for hard-hit tourism industry
November 18, 2021The federal funding will support marketing, infrastructure improvements and other efforts to boost tourism and outdoor recreation across Maine.
November 18, 2021
Industry, politicians deplore reinstatement of lobster fishing closure
November 18, 2021The sudden closure is expected to cause significant economic hardship for Maine’s lobster industry, costing hundreds of fishermen millions of dollars during the lucrative late fall and winter months.
November 18, 2021Versant Power residential customers to see electric bills jump
November 17, 2021Residential electric bills will increase by an average of $30 a month. Rates for Central Maine Power customers are also expected to increase.
November 17, 2021
Despite setback in court, lobstering trade group launches $10M campaign to fight regulations
November 17, 2021The Maine Lobstermen's Association launched a fundraising campaign to fight new regulations the group says will decimate the industry. Meanwhile, a court ruling reinstated a seasonal fishing ban across a large swath of offshore waters.
November 17, 2021
Gouldsboro places six-month moratorium on finfish farming
November 16, 2021The moratorium freezes municipal permitting for finfish aquaculture development of 10 acres or more in local coastal waters. The vote comes as a Norway firm is looking to lease 120 acres for large-scale salmon production.
November 16, 2021
EPA reaches settlement with Windham truck dealership over Clean Air Act allegations
Updated: November 16, 2021The company, A Plus Truck Sales Inc. of Windham, will pay a $75,000 penalty to resolve EPA allegations that it tampered with emission controls on diesel vehicles from 2017 to 2019.
Updated: November 16, 2021
Mills announces $10M in funding to buoy battered seafood industry
Updated: November 11, 2021The new Seafood Infrastructure Investment Program will be launched early next year and administered through the Maine Department of Marine Resources.
Updated: November 11, 2021
Mills unveils $20M grant program for Maine farmers, food processors
November 9, 2021Funded through the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, the federal grants are meant to help farmers and food processors replace aging infrastructure to meet growing demand for locally grown food.
November 9, 2021
Maine to receive funds for highways, broadband, clean water under Biden plan
November 8, 2021Maine will receive nearly $1.9 billion in funding under the $1 trillion infrastructure bill passed by Congress on Friday.
November 8, 2021
American Aquafarms CEO talks about industry's future as wild marine stocks decline
November 8, 2021As the wild fisheries decline in the Gulf of Maine, large-scale aquaculture would create jobs for future generations and help reduce imports from abroad, says the new CEO.
November 8, 2021
State launches weatherization plan with $25M from Jobs & Recovery Plan
November 5, 2021Green jobs and energy-efficient homes are on tap with a new $25 million infusion of federal funds to Efficiency Maine Trust. An additional $5.5 million will go to a new Clean Energy Partnership to provide training opportunities in clean energy.
November 5, 2021
Auburn streamlines permitting, lowers fees in hope of spurring business growth
November 4, 2021The effort is designed to make it easier for residents, contractors and businesses to understand the city’s permitting process and to support economic development and real estate projects.
November 4, 2021
Maine rolls out first $5M of small business grant program
November 4, 2021Capital-intensive small businesses in Maine in need of short-term help can apply for grants through Nov. 26.
November 4, 2021
By a clear-cut vote, Mainers say 'no' to CMP's power transmission corridor
November 3, 2021By overwhelming majorities, voters Tuesday responded “yes” to all three questions on the statewide election ballot — including a referendum to end the $1 billion electricity transmission corridor under construction in western Maine.
November 3, 2021
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