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Statue of Augusta chief justice who presided on segregation ruling will be moved
Maureen Milliken February 17, 2021Augusta native Melville Fuller was chief justice for, and voted in favor of, the Plessy v. Ferguson ruling, which validated racial segregation; the Kennebec County Commissioners voted to move a statue of him from its prominent spot at the Kennebec…
Above all else, George Smith was a man who loved Maine
Maureen Milliken February 16, 2021The outdoors advocate, who served 18 years as executive director of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine, was also a writer, blogger and celebrator of all there is to love about Maine, the outdoors to its food, lodgings and people.
Augusta gets $1.6M donation to complete stalled athletic complex project
Staff February 16, 2021Philanthropist Robert G.
Maine marijuana businesses, including some from away, are growing like a weed
William Hall February 12, 2021As sales grow in both the state's medical and recreational-use cannabis markets, several businesses outside of Maine are looking to cultivate new customers here.
Maine at ‘pivotal point’ for STEM workforce development, expert panel says
Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 12, 2021Advances in STEM entrepreneurship and training are bringing new opportunities to Maine. But some worry about a workforce gap. Learners need an education continuum to spark “ideas and innovation and interest and desire,” said one expert.
Work gets underway on CMP transmission corridor, despite legal challenges
Staff February 11, 2021The first of over 800 utility poles has been raised for the 145-mile, $950 million transmission line, which would import renewably sourced electricity from Quebec to the New England power grid at a junction in Lewiston.
MCF awards $50K in grants for LGBTQ initiatives
Staff February 11, 2021Funds were awarded through the Maine Community Foundation's Equity Fund, established in 1996 to strengthen LGBGTQ organizations and support initiatives that work towards inclusive, diverse, prejudice-free communities statewide.
Residential, commercial tenants snap up space in Augusta historic renovation
Maureen Milliken February 10, 2021Seven of the nine apartments at 341 Water St. were leased before the apartments were officially listed Monday.
Thomas College raises record $30M in 'Guarantee the Future' campaign
Renee Cordes Updated: February 10, 2021Thomas College President Laurie Lachance attributes the campaign's success to three factors, including a vote of confidence from the Harold Alfond Foundation in the form of a $13.5 million investment in the Waterville school.
Solar energy projects in 3 rural Maine towns get $17M in financing
Staff Updated: February 9, 2021Newly funded solar energy projects are in the works for Baldwin, Waldoboro and Gardiner, where ground-mounted and roof installations are planned with interconnection and net energy billing agreements in place with Central Maine Power.
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The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings.
A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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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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