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Maine Hire-A-Vet annual campaign kicks off with Augusta hiring fair
Bridget Reed Morawski August 18, 2022Almost 1,700 Maine veterans have been hired through the program since its inaugural 2015 event.
MaineDOT installing solar arrays at three state-owned sites in Augusta
Staff August 18, 2022The arrays will generate enough solar energy to power about 1,000 homes and reduce carbon emissions by up to 2,000 metric tons annually.
Towns can get reimbursement for opting into Maine’s recreational marijuana market
Staff Updated: August 15, 2022The reimbursement is intended to incentivize municipalities to participate in the regulated adult-use market. Legal sales have soared since the market went live in 2020, but still a relatively small number of cities and towns permit them.
CMP's request to hike electricity rates leads to questions, concerns
Laurie Schreiber August 12, 2022Central Maine Power Co.’s filing to increase its distribution rate by 30% is drawing ire from state politicians and consumer advocates.
Chipotle faces union-busting charge from former Augusta employee
Bridget Reed Morawski August 9, 2022A former employee and union leader claims the national fast food chain refused to rehire her over her union organizing activities.
A Maine-based restaurant chain tries out a new model of employee ownership
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 31, 2022Sam's Italian Foods was founded in 1939 in Lewiston and now has 14 restaurants. The company sold last year to a New York firm that is helping it transition to employee ownership. A Q&A with the new owner explains the approach.
Augusta expected to reap economic boost from Ironman triathlon
Renee Cordes July 28, 2022More than 1,700 athletes from 13 countries and 48 states are expected to compete in Sunday's triathlon, bringing millions of dollars to the host city and region.
Realtors Foundation awards $80K in grants to address housing needs
Staff July 27, 2022Unsafe roofing, lack of heat, ADA entries, rent assistance and case management are just some of the issues to be addressed.
A sprawling Augusta landmark, the Olde Federal Building, goes on the market for $2.65M
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 21, 2022The massive build of the 19th-century post office has to do with the enormous volume of subscription magazines once produced by two local families of publishers.
$20M in state funds will help Maine communities protect themselves from climate change
Staff July 20, 2022“Over the past two decades, the once-in-a-hundred-years events have started to happen more and more often,” said one town manager.
Today's Poll
Total spending on holiday shopping was predicted to surpass $1 trillion this year, according to the National Retail Federation.
The trade association predicted retail sales in November and December would grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024, which translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 4.3% over 2023, totaling $976.1 billion.
But holiday shopping can be tricky, with some products seeing price increases, and the overall cost being driven up by gift wrapping, packaging and shipping.
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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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