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Maine State Library finds temporary new quarters down the street
Maureen Milliken November 6, 2020The Maine State Library started looking for a temporary new home this summer, after it was determined the Maine State Cultural Building, in Augusta, had to undergo extensive system upgrades.
CMP corridor project could begin construction in weeks, after getting Army Corps OK
William Hall November 5, 2020The planned 145-mile electricity transmission line through western Maine received a key federal approval after undergoing an environmental review. But opponents say that analysis wasn't stringent enough.
Maine State Library finds temporary home in Winthrop
Maureen Milliken November 5, 2020The Maine State Cultural Building in Augusta, which houses the library, state archives and state museum, closed to the public in July because of needs for an extensive heating and electrical system overhaul and asbestos removal.
Aquaculture group releases first benchmarking report, business planning tools
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 5, 2020Maine’s aquaculture industry is growing, thanks to interest from veteran commercial fishermen as well as young entrepreneurs. The Maine Aquaculture Association has released new tools to support the growth.
Maine is behind in STEM workforce development, but has growth potential
Laurie Schreiber November 4, 2020Better alignment of educational systems with STEM workforce needs will help drive the high-paying STEM economy, Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Heather Johnson said during a webinar on the topic.
FirstPark in Oakland officially 'pays off the mortgage'
Maureen Milliken November 3, 2020The 285-acre business park was formed by 24 towns comprising the Kennebec Regional Development Authority in 1999, and funded with a $3.5 million 20-year bond. It was officially paid off this week with a final payment of $256,722.
New homebuyers could get a $3,500 boost from MaineHousing program
Staff November 2, 2020A grant of $500,000 from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston will help support the MaineHousing program that provides assistance in down payment and closing costs for new homeowners.
Winter tourism campaign to leverage Maine brand as outdoor escape
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 2, 2020With a 32% downturn in visitation this summer compared with 2019, a late-summer occupancy uptick and a chance to showcase Maine’s wide-open spaces this winter are reasons for optimism, said Maine Office of Tourism Director Steve Lyons.
Travis Roy, Augusta native, NYA hockey star and beloved advocate, dies at age 45
William Hall October 30, 2020Roy, who was paralyzed in a hockey accident 25 years ago, went on to become an inspiring advocate, author and founder of a nonprofit that has raised millions of dollars for spinal injury treatment and research.
UMA, UMF launch nursing partnership to meet growing job demand
Staff Updated: October 30, 2020Registered nursing is among the top occupations in terms of job growth projected through 2029, and the need for registered nurses is compounded by the pandemic.
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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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