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'Maine Cabin Masters' takes on Phish passion project, courtesy of UMPI
Laurie Schreiber October 12, 2021Twenty-foot-tall figures heralded the entrance to the band Phish’s IT Festival in 2003. The University of Maine at Presque Isle later acquired the figures, which now need restoration. A cabin master who’s a passionate Phish fan is thrilled by the…
Harold Alfond Foundation awards $1M grant to expansion of Augusta special needs center
Jessica Hall October 8, 2021The foundation awarded the grant in tribute to the Children’s Center’s long-time legacy supporters, former Central Maine Power Co. CEO David Flanagan, and his wife, Kaye. The grant comes after two other major gifts to the center.
Maine lab gets $10M to find ways to decrease, um, gas output from cows
Staff Updated: October 8, 2021The grant will bolster research into algae-based feed supplements as a way to increase environmental sustainability in the dairy industry while improving milk production. The product must benefit both the industry and environment, said researchers.
JAX names California biotech veteran as president and CEO, succeeding Edison Liu
William Hall October 5, 2021The biomedical research institute, which has its headquarters in Bar Harbor, will be headed by a scientific leader from BioMarin Pharmaceutical. Liu, who has led JAX for a decade, announced his decision to leave the post earlier this year.
Colby gets $7M gift to expand financial aid for Maine students
Renee Cordes Updated: October 5, 2021The gift, from the namesake trust of Colby alumnus George G. Petrikas, will create a financial aid fund to support high school graduates from Bangor and Waterville who enroll at the college.
With grant, Maine hopes to reignite interest in coworking and collaborative workspaces
Staff October 1, 2021Coworking and collaborative workspaces were growing in popularity across the state in 2019, but interest slumped in 2020. This week the state launched a grant program to create more spaces and support entrepreneurship.
Next: Economic development expert Garvan Donegan is building growth in central Maine
Peter Van Allen Updated: October 4, 2021In recent years he has been at the center of much of the economic redevelopment efforts in downtown Waterville, where efforts by Colby College have been paired with a host of commercial ventures. There's more in store.
Building Business: The sounds of groundbreaking are being heard across Maine
Peter Van Allen Updated: October 4, 2021Shovels are in the ground at job sites across the state, while Maine's building businesses are making news.
Mills urges feds to suspend whale protection rule that could cost Maine millions
Staff Updated: September 27, 2021Gov. Janet Mills called for suspension or delay of a rule that places a seasonal lobstering ban in some waters and imposes new gear marking and modification requirements. Costs and revenue losses for Maine are projected to be over $30 million.
State to hold first meeting of medical marijuana workgroup, aiming to streamline regulation
Staff Updated: September 27, 2021Unlike Maine’s Marijuana Advisory Commission — which advises the legislature — the new group is temporary and members will advise the Office of Marijuana Policy directly. Outcomes could help streamline licensing and compliance processes.
Today's Poll
A year ago, respondents shared their predictions about the economy in 2025 amid concerns about inflation, wage pressures and the new administration in Washington.
Around 43% expressed cautious optimism, acknowledging potential ups and downs, while roughly 27% felt pessimistic about the year ahead.
So, what do you think?
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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