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Maine's marijuana market keeps growing, sets sales record in June
July 26, 2021Sales of cannabis for recreational, adult use topped $6.47 million last month. That represents a 20.6% increase over the dollar amount in May, but slightly less than the 23.2% growth in May over April.
July 26, 2021
Draft defense bill could mean more work for BIW, other Maine contractors
Updated: July 26, 2021A draft bill in Congress could mean more work for Bath Iron Works and other Maine contractors, according to U.S. Sen Angus King, I-Maine, a member of the Senate's Armed Services Committee, a member of the Senate's Armed Service Committee.
Updated: July 26, 2021
Senate recognizes blueberry industry, as Maine plans weekend festival
Updated: July 23, 2021A bipartisan resolution unanimously passed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday, co-sponsored by Maine's two senators, recognizes the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and its $4.7 billion annual economic impact.
Updated: July 23, 2021US won’t open border for another month, but Maine leaders push back
July 22, 2021While Canada may soon loosen border restrictions, the United States will wait at least another month before reciprocating. Both countries have clamped down on international crossings since the start of the pandemic, decimating traffic to and from
July 22, 2021
With Connectivity Authority's first board sworn in, it prepares to tackle broadband access gap
July 22, 2021The quasi-public independent agency represents an ambitious push to address broadband infrastructure and affordability, and a different approach than what the state has taken in its 15-year effort to expand service in Maine under the ConnectME
July 22, 2021
Maine's Rainy Day Fund may be ready for even a downpour
July 21, 2021The state’s Budget Stabilization Fund has grown to a historic high of $491.9 million, Gov. Janet Mills said Tuesday.
July 21, 2021
Two Lewiston men sentenced to pay $2.4M for defrauding MaineCare
July 20, 2021Over a three-year period, the pair conspired with several mental health counseling services in the Lewiston-Auburn area to defraud the state's Medicaid health benefits program.
July 20, 2021
Maine Turnpike Authority plans higher tolls to offset pandemic losses
July 20, 2021“After weighing the options, the MTA Board has determined that to defer important capacity projects would cause greater harm than to adjust tolls upward to sustain them,” said Peter Mills, the agency's executive director.
July 20, 2021
New law sets out to modernize Maine unemployment insurance system
July 16, 2021Legislation signed by Gov. Mills this week came after Maine experienced a flood of claims but grappled with Labor Department understaffing, technology glitches and outdated rules that prevented some workers from receiving benefits.
July 16, 2021
Medicare health plan looks to hire up to 50 in New Gloucester
July 15, 2021Devoted Health saw its workforce at Pineland Farms double from 40 during 2020. Now the Massachusetts-based health plan is looking to hire another 40 or 50 employees in Maine.
July 15, 2021
Mills vetoes state takeover of CMP, Versant, but possible referendum looms
July 14, 2021The governor rejected a bill that would have called for the state to buy out Central Maine Power Co. and Versant Power, replacing them with a consumer-owned utility. Instead, she urged a "methodical reformation" of the electricity system in Maine.
July 14, 2021
Former Maine multicultural affairs chief named new AARP Maine director
July 13, 2021As AARP Maine tackles retirement security, high-speed internet expansion, health care and other issues, its new director brings a multi-cultural perspective and expertise in leadership development and stakeholder engagement.
July 13, 2021
UMA president stepping down to lead Maine Public Employees Retirement System
Updated: July 9, 2021After four years as president of the University of Maine at Augusta, Rebecca Wyke will leave at the end of the summer to become the next CEO of the retirement system.
Updated: July 9, 2021Bill to expand, improve child care access in Maine heads to governor's desk
July 7, 2021Despite some concerns Gov. Janet Mills may veto the bill, a statewide coalition of nearly 50 organizations welcomed passage of L.D. 712, "An Act To Support Children's Healthy Development and School Success," by state lawmakers.
July 7, 2021
Maine apprenticeship programs get $5.6M boost from feds
July 6, 2021The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Labor’s State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity and Innovation Grants Program.
July 6, 2021
Winslow woman gets inoculated, wins $897K in 'Vaccinationland Sweepstakes'
July 6, 2021The random drawing awarded the lucky winner $1 for each Mainer who received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by July 4. Other states are offering even bigger cash payouts for getting vaccinated.
July 6, 2021
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