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    Bill would create first step toward Maine spaceport, and beyond

    Maureen Milliken March 5, 2020

    LD 2092 would put together a public-private council that would develop a strategy for location of a spaceport in Maine, helping to launch the global "new space" industry in the state.

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    New Maine Tourism CEO is optimistic about 2020

    Laurie Schreiber Updated: March 5, 2020

    Despite the global threat of the COVID-19 outbreak, the new chief executive officer of the Maine Tourism Association is optimistic that the state's industry will have a robust year. Plans are in the works to step up safety precautions.

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    Bill would give tax credits to Maine businesses that create remote-working jobs

    Maureen Milliken Updated: March 6, 2020

    The proposal is aimed at boosting rural areas of the state and opening up job choices by giving businesses with headquarters in Maine an incentive to allow employees to work remotely.

  • Insider Notebook: Forum to take a look at LEED construction and its future

    Maureen Milliken March 4, 2020

    Also in this week's news, it's Women in Construction Week, a new Aroma Joe's opens on a former vacant lot in Lewiston and a Saco quilt maker just keeps expanding.

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    Longtime Inland Hospital president retiring; leadership changes planned

    Staff Updated: March 4, 2020

    John Dalton, president of Northern Light Inland Hospital and vice president of Northern Light Health, is retiring after 14 years leading the 48-bed community hospital and 105-bed continuing care center in Waterville. A successor has been named.

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    Portland MLK memorial finalist to present plan to committee

    Staff March 3, 2020

    The proposal by a team headed by UMA professor Robert Katz is the only one left of three finalists chosen in November for the memorial, which will be installed on the Bayside Trail in West Bayside after final approval from the city council.

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    Coronavirus is beginning to affect Mainers, and Maine businesses

    William Hall, Renee Cordes, Maureen Milliken and Laurie Schreiber March 3, 2020

    While the outbreak of COVID-19 continues to grow, no cases have been reported in Maine. But state government and health care providers are responding, and the public health crisis is changing some day-to-day business.

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    Thomas College president brews up 'Talent on Tap' roadshow

    Renee Cordes Updated: March 3, 2020

    Laurie Lachance, president of Thomas College and a former Maine state economist, plans a "Talent on Tap" series this month around the state to raise the profile of the private college. The roadshow was organized with Jobs for Maine's Graduates and…

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    State ups revenue forecast by $40M this year, may use the funds for MaineCare

    Staff Updated: March 2, 2020

    The state revised its forecast for General Fund revenue upward by $139 million, including a projected additional $40 million for the current fiscal year.

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    Alfond Grant-funded certificate training program looks to expand offerings

    Maureen Milliken February 28, 2020

    A Maine Community College System program that aims to quickly get skilled workers into in-demand jobs in key industries is in demand, and the program looks to train more trainers to add industries in the second year.

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Will you take advantage of post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping sales?
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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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