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Comeback kid, dark horse are 1-2 in Maine's hottest towns for home sales
Maureen Milliken Updated: February 11, 2020Hampden was the top town for home sales in the state in 2019 after dropping out of the top 10 last year in Maine LIfe Real Estate Co.'s annual lineup of "Maine's Hottest Towns." Meanwhile, newcomer Augusta debuts at No. 2.
Maine organizations to receive $1.65M for affordable housing, jobs
Staff Updated: February 10, 2020Five housing organizations will receive funds from NeighborWorks America, a nonprofit established by Congress over 40 years ago. The funding awards come as Gov. Janet Mills recently called for the creation of more affordable housing in Maine.
Freezing rain closes many businesses, schools and government offices
Peter Van Allen February 7, 2020Across the state, many businesses, schools and nonprofits were forced to close Friday by freezing rain, which came on the heels of several inches of snow.
Sears department store in Brunswick may close
William Hall February 7, 2020The closure of the Cooks Corner store would leave Maine with only one department store in the Sears chain, once the largest in the country.
Farms and credit unions are working to combat hunger in Maine
Staff February 6, 2020A Maine program that provides fresh produce to low-income seniors is looking for farms to participate, while the state's credit unions say they raised more than $832,000 last year to fight hunger.
To be 'more nimble,' L.L. Bean cuts 200 jobs, will close Lewiston call center
William Hall February 5, 2020The iconic Freeport-based retailer of outdoor gear and clothing is eliminating 200 jobs at all levels of the company and preparing to close its call center in Lewiston sometime in 2021.
CMP corridor opponents deliver 75K signatures to Augusta
Staff February 4, 2020If the petition signatures are approved, voters may decide whether to revoke the proposed Central Maine Power transmission corridor in a Nov. 3 citizens referendum.
Mills' $126M supplemental budget seeks to capitalize on strong Maine economy
Maureen Milliken February 4, 2020Gov. Janet Mills' proposed $126.6 million supplemental budget, which must go before the Legislature, adds money to DHHS, state police and the state's community colleges, but won't increase costs to Maine residents, she said.
Four Maine recipients will share $10M in funding for rural broadband
Staff January 31, 2020Biddeford Internet Corp., which does business as GWI, and the communities of Arrowsic, Monhegan and Roque Bluffs have been awarded financing to bring internet access to coastal and rural areas.
State sees record level of property valuation, tax officials say
Staff Updated: January 31, 2020The 2020 state valuation is up 5.52%, the greatest annual valuation growth since 2008. The largest increases were in York and Cumberland counties.
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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
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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