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Government & Politics

  • New Maine Geologic Survey map shows southern coast vulnerability

    Staff March 3, 2020

    The new interactive map shows coastal structures and dunes from Kittery to South Portland in relation to the FEMA's 100-year base flood elevations, which will help communities make decisions about coastal development and climate mitigation.

    Staff March 3, 2020
  • Maine PUC kicks off process that could spur widespread solar development

    Maureen Milliken Updated:

    The procurement process is the first of five rounds seeking both commercial and community-shared solar developments of 5 megawatts or less, stemming from 2019 legislation that lifted the renewable energy net metering cap.

    Maureen Milliken Updated:
  • State ups revenue forecast by $40M this year, may use the funds for MaineCare

    Staff Updated: March 2, 2020

    The state revised its forecast for General Fund revenue upward by $139 million, including a projected additional $40 million for the current fiscal year.

    Staff Updated: March 2, 2020
  • King urges USDA to remove restrictions on rural broadband money

    Maureen Milliken February 27, 2020

    USDA ReConnect broadband grants aren't available to communities that have already received FCC grant money to upgrade satellite service. But such service falls well below connectivity needs in rural areas, King and seven other senators say.

    Maureen Milliken February 27, 2020
  • More electric vehicle infrastructure support is coming to Maine

    Staff February 26, 2020

    The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved four initiatives to support electrification of the state's transportation sector, including a $240,000 rebate program for electric vehicle charging stations. 

    Staff February 26, 2020
  • Maine lobster may be exempted from Chinese tariffs

    Staff February 25, 2020

    Details are still sketchy, but Chinese importers of lobster may be able to purchase Maine's most lucrative marine species without paying the price of a retaliatory tariff.

    Staff February 25, 2020
  • Insurers may be driving Maine pharmacies out of business, but bill could help

    William Hall Updated: February 27, 2020

    Maine pharmacies, especially ones that aren't part of a national chain, say their livelihoods are threatened by huge, unpredictable fees that insurers charge retroactively. A bill in Augusta might stop that.

    William Hall Updated: February 27, 2020
  • Maine reminds cannabis businesses about advertising rules

    Staff February 24, 2020

    With Maine's market for recreational marijuana preparing to launch, the state reminds businesses of the strict rules for advertising the product.

    Staff February 24, 2020
  • Jeff Levine, former Portland planning director, looks at the past, and the future

    Maureen Milliken Updated: February 24, 2020

    Jeff Levine oversaw Portland's largest development efforts in over a century. Now he's teaching a new generation of urban planners. Mainebiz chatted with him about what's ahead, and what he's left behind.

    Maureen Milliken Updated: February 24, 2020
  • More funds roll in for Portland jetport makeover

    Staff Updated: February 21, 2020

    Portland International Jetport received another $1.48 million in federal funds a week after getting an award of $4.5 million. The funds go toward projects prioritized in the jetport’s sustainable master plan for capital improvements.

    Staff Updated: February 21, 2020
  • Auburn city manager to retire, successor named

    Staff February 19, 2020

    Peter Crichton, who has served as city manager for three years, will retire in June after 35 years of public service.

    Staff February 19, 2020
  • SoPo nonprofit says data breach may have affected unknown number of clients

    William Hall Updated: February 18, 2020

    PSL Services says the breach, which it learned of in December, is "small." But the compromised data could include names, Social Security numbers, medical data and more.

    William Hall Updated: February 18, 2020
  • Proposals sought in Maine's largest-ever green-energy procurement

    Renee Cordes Updated: February 18, 2020

    The Maine Public Utilities Commission is seeking proposals for the sale of energy or renewable energy credits in what the commission says is the largest procurement of its kind in the state's history.

    Renee Cordes Updated: February 18, 2020
  • Portland International Jetport gets $4.5M for new taxiway

    Staff Updated: February 14, 2020

    The federal funds will allow the jetport to construct a 1,225-foot taxiway that will better connect its two runways. The taxiway will enhance the safety and efficiency of operations, officials say.

    Staff Updated: February 14, 2020
  • 19 Maine housing authorities to receive $9.5M for home upgrades

    Staff Updated: February 14, 2020

    The municipal housing agencies span the state, from Sanford to Van Buren, and the funds will help pay for their local efforts to preserve and modernize public housing properties.

    Staff Updated: February 14, 2020
  • Insider Notebook: Munjoy Hill Historic District planning board hearing, vote set

    Maureen Milliken February 12, 2020

    Planning board public hearing on historic district in Portland neighborhood is tentatively set for March 10; Mills signs affordable housing bill; state groups work on preserving Historic Preservation Tax Credit.

    Maureen Milliken February 12, 2020

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Are you paying more for school supplies this year?
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Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank

With most public school kids in Maine heading back to class this week, students and their parents are paying more for school supplies, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Students and their parents are paying more this year for textbooks and reference materials, school lunches, day care and preschool, college tuition and boys' clothes. 

The cost of girls' clothing decreased and the prices of both footwear and snacks were unchanged from a year ago.