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Bill that addresses Acadia's maintenance backlog heads to Trump's desk
Updated: July 24, 2020A bill that includes $9.5 billion to address a national park maintenance backlog is heading to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
Updated: July 24, 2020
Outdoor recreation wins big in 2020 Maine Tourism Awards
Updated: July 24, 2020Honorees include Hardy Boat Cruises and Caribou Parks and Recreation Department. All will be formally recognized at next year's state tourism conference.
Updated: July 24, 2020
Maine loggers welcome fed relief bill as industry struggles
Updated: July 23, 2020A bipartisan bill introduced by lawmakers including U.S. Rep. Jared Golden and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins would set up a new program to provide payments to timber companies.
Updated: July 23, 2020Maine beefs up COVID response with 4 more test sites and $5M for hospitals, communities
July 22, 2020The Department of Health and Human Services announced the addition of four "swab and send" testing sites, as well as a total of $5 million for expanded hospital capacity and local COVID-19 programs.
July 22, 2020Mills unveils plan for opening public schools, with $165M boost from CARES funding
July 20, 2020The state is setting strict requirements for schools that opt to return to the classroom this fall, and has developed a "traffic light" system to advise districts on how to proceed.
July 20, 2020King renews push for easing tariff impact on lobster industry
July 20, 2020Maine's Independent senator laid out his concerns in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, demanding what the agency plans to do to support an industry "that continues to be harmed by China's retaliatory tariffs."
July 20, 2020
State eyes next steps for Moosehead Lake region after shelving controversial plan
Updated: July 20, 2020Signaling the start of a new chapter, after a previous plan was shelved, the Land Use Planning Commission said its latest decision offer "an opportunity to choose" what to do with nearly 17,000 acres that had been slated for development.
Updated: July 20, 2020Maine unemployment rate continues to sink as state adds 19K jobs in June
July 17, 2020The private sector accounted for all of the growth, with gains in fields previously hard hit by the pandemic, such as hospitality, retail and health care.
July 17, 2020
Fed funds to expand Maine's apprenticeship program
July 17, 2020A $450,000 injection to the Maine Department of Labor’s Registered Apprenticeship Program is expected to broaden training for new workers in many jobs, while helping employers meet staffing needs.
July 17, 2020
Maine CDC investigates 3 new coronavirus outbreaks at Portland-area businesses
Updated: July 17, 2020The agency is investigating outbreaks at American Roots and Corsetti's restaurant, both in Westbrook, and at a Goodwill warehouse in Gorham, as well as a pending outbreak at the Cumberland County Jail in Portland.
Updated: July 17, 2020
Brunswick hospital system opposes rival's plan for Topsham surgery center
July 16, 2020Lewiston-based Central Maine Healthcare has applied for state approval to build a $14 million outpatient surgery a few miles from Midcoast-Parkview Health, which claims the center will siphon off patients and drive up costs.
July 16, 2020
Mainers OK $120M in broadband, transportation bonds; Gideon to take on Collins
July 15, 2020Both referendums were approved by vast margins, while Maine Speaker Sara Gideon won an easy victory in the Democratic primary for U.S. Sen. Susan Collins' seat. A three-way contest in the 2nd District Republican primary for Congress may be
July 15, 2020
18 'swab and send' COVID test sites launch, backed by Maine health care businesses
Updated: July 15, 2020The test collection sites are opening across Maine, operated by a variety of health care organizations. Officials say the new sites will increase test access for residents as well as visitors.
Updated: July 15, 2020
Lewiston may create inspection program for lodging houses
July 14, 2020The inexpensive housing establishments have been inspected by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. But DHHS may end its oversight of them.
July 14, 2020
'Troubled' Maine State Cultural Building closed for upgrades, asbestos removal
July 13, 2020The 55-year-old building that houses the state museum, library and archives, will not only get a full mechanical upgrade, but also be cleared of asbestos, which has been an ongoing health issue for state employees. It will be closed indefinitely.
July 13, 2020Maine has paid out $1B in unemployment benefits during pandemic
July 10, 2020Unemployment claims paid between March 15 and July totaled $1.03 billion, compared to $73.8 million for all of last year.
July 10, 2020
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