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Mills vetoes bill to legalize sports betting in Maine
Staff Updated: January 13, 2020More time is needed to consider the issue, according to the governor. The bill was one of three she nixed that had been held over, while she allowed 24 others to become law without her signature.
HUD awards $13M to Maine programs for reducing homelessness
Staff January 10, 2020The money will be split among five organizations, including the state Department of Health and Human Services, the city of Bangor, and others, to bolster efforts to reduce homelessness in Maine.
In Androscoggin County, LeAP is helping adult learners bolster the workforce
Staff Updated: January 10, 2020The collaborative of educational institutions and community partners is working to support adult learners beginning or completing their degrees, obtaining certifications and seeking job training.
20 on '20: In central Maine, a bank CEO is bullish on economic growth
Renee Cordes Updated: January 13, 2020Andrew Silsby, CEO of Augusta-based Kennebec Savings Bank, has high hopes for U.S. economic growth — and central Maine’s economy — in 2020.
20 on '20: New training programs look to ease nursing shortage
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 13, 2020Schools including the University of Maine at Augusta are expanding nurse training, and other initiatives are trying to keep nurses in Maine once they’ve graduated.
Mills introduces health insurance bill as Legislature second session begins
Maureen Milliken January 8, 2020Among the more than 600 bills the Legislature will consider in the next three months is one by the governor proposing the state take over its health insurance marketplace.
Pier 1 to shutter 450 stores; impact on Maine locations not yet clear
Staff January 7, 2020The nationwide retailer of home furnishings, with two locations in Maine, will close nearly half of its 936 stores and may be contemplating bankruptcy.
Boots2Roots tweaks leadership to 'move mission forward for Maine'
Renee Cordes Updated: January 9, 2020Bill Benson, an Army veteran and former business owner who joined Boots2Roots as program director and the group's first paid employee in June, has taken the reins as executive director.
New name, but same initials, for Maine's second-largest union
Staff January 6, 2020The 12,000-member Maine State Employees Association now no longer uses that moniker, although the union still goes by MSEA.
Four Maine newspapers to eliminate Monday print editions
Staff January 6, 2020The Portland Press Herald, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel and Lewiston Sun-Journal will no long have print editions on Monday beginning March 2, but will still publish online those days, as a cost-cutting measure.
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 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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