The state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership is one of 10 nationwide that had its funding cut, then restored temporarily by the Trump administration.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
What do Canada’s election results mean for Maine?
Prime Minister Mark Carney said in his victory speech that Canada’s relationship with America ‘is over,’ exacerbating concerns among Maine officials and businesses about the impacts a widening international divide will have on the state’s economy.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Phillips to hold public hearing, vote on school district withdrawal
The towns of Phillips and Strong plan to start the 22-step process to withdraw from Maine School Administrative District 58. Avon and Kingfield have not submitted petitions to do the same.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Paris selectmen table proposal to study leaving school district
Discussion has been delayed, but selectmen remain concerned about the cost of the school budget.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Mount Vernon man and Auburn woman killed April 21 in Readfield crash
The crash, which killed two people April 21 on Main Street in Readfield, remains under investigation.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
West Paris holding emergency meeting at Agnes Gray on Thursday
West Paris officials have insisted taxpayers have the right to inspect the building ahead of a May 5 public hearing and a May 14 referendum on whether to operate Agnes Gray Elementary School at the town’s expense.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine
The biggest difference between Miss Maine’s 2 high-profile contestants | Column
With the pageant’s first transgender contestant and Bill Belichick’s girlfriend both competing this month, the event is drawing more attention than usual.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Sen. Collins leads hearing on ‘harmful’ Trump cuts to scientific research
The Senate Appropriations Committee, which the Maine senator chairs, hears from top scientists affected by the cuts, including a researcher from Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory.
Posted inMaine, News
Down East community supports family of young fisherman who died scalloping
Jaxson Marston, a 26-year-old from Addison, died in an apparent accident off the coast of Massachusetts last week.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills reaps connections sowed at Alan Day Garden
Alan Day Community Garden is focused on mitigating food insecurity brought about by loss of federally funded nutrition programs.