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Maine business relief grants launch; federal help sought for state, local governments
Maureen Milliken September 22, 2020Gov. Janet Mills, Sen. Angus King, Augusta City Manager Bill Bridgeo and members of the AFSCME are pushing the Senate to pass the $3 trillion House relief bill and provide federal aid to state and local governments.
Health care providers help employers find a safe return to business
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 21, 2020Maine hospitals and other health care providers had to move quickly in the early stages of the pandemic. Now they're putting that experience to work in the business community to come up with guidelines balancing public health needs and those of…
Higher ed notebook: USM adds to diversity leadership team, UMA partners with Maine Law
Renee Cordes Updated: September 10, 2020The University of Southern Maine announces the appointment of two leaders to help lead diversity building, while the University of Maine at Augusta teams up with the state's only law school for an accelerated dual degree program.
Maine issues first licenses for retail cannabis sales
Staff Updated: September 9, 2020A total of six establishments have received the licenses from the state Office of Marijuana Policy. Retail sales to the public are permitted to begin Oct. 9.
CMP launches electric vehicle charger pilot, with incentives
Staff September 2, 2020Central Maine Power, the state's largest electric utility, will offer up to $4,000 in incentives toward the cost of the charging infrastructure. Applicants must install a minimum of four “plugs.”
UMA opens second-ever dorm at Hallowell's Stevens Commons
Maureen Milliken September 1, 2020A year after UMA opened its first student residence, Stevens Hall, the second one, Erskine Hall, is open at the mixed-use Stevens Commons campus, a move by the school to attract and retain students from away.
IDEXX, state partnership quadruples Maine's COVID-19 test capacity
Staff August 28, 2020The Maine Department of Health and Human Services also pledged to continue financial support of 27 "swab and send" test sites throughout the state until at least Oct. 31.
Investor eyes Augusta’s multi-unit market for short-term rental possibilities
Laurie Schreiber August 24, 2020A 29-unit property, recently purchased for $1.625 million, is fully occupied. Demand is high due to a shortage of apartments in Augusta.
Maine sets date for recreational marijuana sales
Staff August 17, 2020Maine will start granting licenses to recreational cannabis businesses as of Sept. 8, and allow retail sales of recreational marijuana to adults age 21 and older on Oct. 9, the state Office of Marijuana Policy announced.
What $237,900 buys you in Maine: How much you get depends on where you are
Maureen Milliken Updated: July 27, 2020That figure was the recent median sales price for a single-family home in Maine. But with aging housing stock, and wide disparities among different communities across the state, what does $237,900 really get you?
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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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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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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