The legislation comes as a group plans to release a report examining possible changes to Maine’s school funding formula.
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Portland studio launches the ‘Netflix of Maine,’ a streaming platform for and about the state
StreamState will feature films, shows and workshops about Maine or by Maine producers, plus live Maine events.
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We asked Mainers what businesses they want to see set up shop. Here’s what they said.
The wish list includes more indoor recreation, a Cheesecake Factory and an Ikea.
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Working group recommends regulating intoxicating hemp
A group of health experts and producers wants the state to create age limits for products and put a cap on the amount of THC in beverages.
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Mainebiz calls for nominations for Business Leaders of the Year awards
Nominations are open until Feb. 23.
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Maine’s first sports betting parlor pauses wagers after state revokes license
Oddfellahs Sportsbook and Bar was told by officials that it’s no longer eligible for a sports wagering license, but the owner says he doesn’t know why.
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Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond
In Trump’s view, the 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico and a 10% tax on imports from China are a way for the U.S. to throw around its financial heft to reshape the world.
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CMP spent $24.5 million on storm cleanups in Maine in 2024
The impact on rates from the storms — which knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers in October, November and December — is not yet known.
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Poll shows more residents oppose Gorham Connector
The Maine Turnpike Authority’s $331 million toll highway expansion plan is on hold.
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Lewiston’s Androscoggin Bank gifts $50K to Trinity Jubilee Center
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank recently contributed $50,000 to the Trinity Jubilee Center, a Lewiston-based nonprofit organization that offers food, diapers, groceries, job assistance, medical care and a day shelter. This gift will aid Trinity in the expansion of its new facility. In December, the center broke ground on its new facility at 123 Bates St. […]