Gov. Janet Mills announced that the grants, which go up to $100,000, will support small businesses across industries and all 16 counties.
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Maine Democrats praise Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Harris’ pick for vice president
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said in a social media post Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris ‘made an excellent choice’ in tapping her fellow Democratic governor.
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New Maine state flag design unveiled
Voters will decide in November whether to adopt the new design, which features a realistic pine tree rather than a popular stylized version.
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UMaine receives $10 million to research turning wood products into jet fuel … and fish food
The university has been investigating how to efficiently convert wood chips and other low-value forest products into sustainable jet fuel and cost-effective fish feed.
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Senate committee endorses Maine judge for position on Boston federal appeals court
Maine Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez was lauded for her work in human trafficking and sexual violence cases.
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‘Devil bird’ from Southern states spotted in Maine for the first time
The anhinga, a waterbird, was seen in a flooded meadow in a small Lincoln County town. The last reported sighting was Friday morning, though, so some birders may have missed their chance.
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Amid calls for national unity, Maine voters range from worried to hopeful
Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Mainers give their take on whether Americans can bridge the political divide.
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Closure of popular Cape Elizabeth berry farm reflects industry’s struggles
The state has lost nearly 600 farms from 2017 to 2022, according to federal census data.
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Senate committee endorses Portland attorney for confirmation as federal judge
Stacey Neumann, a private attorney in Portland, won committee approval in a bipartisan vote Thursday.
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Maine delegates to Democratic National Convention sticking with support for Biden
While several lamented last week’s fumbling debate performance by the president, they said he’s still the better candidate and that it’s too late to try and organize behind someone else.