The new Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Program relies on federal funds and will be administered through the state Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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Maine’s top elected officials urge feds to throw out new lobstering rules
Gov. Janet Mills and all four members of Maine’s congressional delegation signed the letter to a top regulator urging the policy change.
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Potential rail use conflicts with plans for bike trail between Portland and Auburn
The effort to create the 25-mile trail may be on hold for another 3 years while a railway company decides whether to resume hauling freight on a line it hasn’t used since 2015.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Gov. Mills picks industry leader to head new state broadband agency
The organization Andrew Butcher would lead is tasked with expanding access to broadband internet service in Maine.
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Gov. Mills announces $139 million in spending for Maine’s economic recovery
Investments include $20 million for a new small business grant program, $39 million to help lower monthly health insurance premiums and $80 million to replenish the state’s unemployment trust fund.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Federal judge refuses to block Maine vaccine mandate for health care workers
Judge Jon Levy denies a motion for a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit seeking a religious exemption, meaning health care workers must get inoculated by Friday to comply with state rules.
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Maine to accept land conservation proposals for first time in 4 years
The administration of Gov. Janet Mills says $40 million is available under its rejuvenated Land for Maine’s Future program.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
What a federal government shutdown could mean for Maine
The impact for Maine residents would be limited at first but an ongoing shutdown would affect a variety of activities, from tourism at Acadia National Park to banking.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Poll: If the election for Maine governor was held today, who would you vote for?
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage is to formally announce his bid to return to the Blaine House.
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Paul LePage returns to campaign stage, launching bid to unseat Janet Mills
Former 2-term governor Paul LePage highlights his time in office while promising to focus on lowering taxes and reforming education and welfare.