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    New Maine Tourism CEO is optimistic about 2020

    Laurie Schreiber Updated: March 5, 2020

    Despite the global threat of the COVID-19 outbreak, the new chief executive officer of the Maine Tourism Association is optimistic that the state's industry will have a robust year. Plans are in the works to step up safety precautions.

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    Bill would give tax credits to Maine businesses that create remote-working jobs

    Maureen Milliken Updated: March 6, 2020

    The proposal is aimed at boosting rural areas of the state and opening up job choices by giving businesses with headquarters in Maine an incentive to allow employees to work remotely.

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    Longtime Inland Hospital president retiring; leadership changes planned

    Staff Updated: March 4, 2020

    John Dalton, president of Northern Light Inland Hospital and vice president of Northern Light Health, is retiring after 14 years leading the 48-bed community hospital and 105-bed continuing care center in Waterville. A successor has been named.

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    Portland MLK memorial finalist to present plan to committee

    Staff March 3, 2020

    The proposal by a team headed by UMA professor Robert Katz is the only one left of three finalists chosen in November for the memorial, which will be installed on the Bayside Trail in West Bayside after final approval from the city council.

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    Coronavirus is beginning to affect Mainers, and Maine businesses

    William Hall, Renee Cordes, Maureen Milliken and Laurie Schreiber March 3, 2020

    While the outbreak of COVID-19 continues to grow, no cases have been reported in Maine. But state government and health care providers are responding, and the public health crisis is changing some day-to-day business.

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    Thomas College president brews up 'Talent on Tap' roadshow

    Renee Cordes Updated: March 3, 2020

    Laurie Lachance, president of Thomas College and a former Maine state economist, plans a "Talent on Tap" series this month around the state to raise the profile of the private college. The roadshow was organized with Jobs for Maine's Graduates and…

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    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.

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    Business groups invite workers to 'imagine' relocating to Maine

    Staff February 26, 2020

    Potential Maine workers from away and other newcomers to the state will be able to sample the state's attractions and meet employers in a series of weekend events, hosted by Mainers.

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    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. 

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    Inside Maine's 'hottest' real estate towns of 2019

    Maureen Milliken Updated: February 26, 2020

    It's no secret that Maine single-family house and condominium sales were off the chart in 2019, but the secret sauce that makes some towns and cities extra hot may not be as obvious.

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Sales of electric vehicles rose by 25% last year, with 17 million sold worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency's recent "Global EV Outlook." The trend is led by China, where half of the new cars sold were EVs. 

In the U.S., sales of EVs increased by 10% last year, but that was off the pace of 2023, when a 40% gain was recorded.  

The report noted a plateauing of sales in Europe, where some countries are rolling back incentives offered to EV buyers.