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PublishedFebruary 9, 2021
Three Maine solar projects receive over $17 million in federal loan guarantees
The loan guarantees were awarded through the Rural Energy for America Program, operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development office.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2020
Feds to pay Maine lobstermen $50 million to offset trade war losses
Maine lobstermen are eligible for up to $250,000 each as part of a $527 million fishing industry bailout to help offset the impact of China's retaliatory tariffs.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2020
Under pressure, Trump administration extends waivers for free school meal programs
The waivers have allowed school districts in Maine to provide free breakfast and lunch to any student who asks for a meal.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2020
Expiring waivers could make food harder to get for many Maine kids
A bipartisan group in Congress, including 1st District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, is pushing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the waivers for the entire school year.
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PublishedMay 27, 2020
Some dairy, livestock farmers eligible for direct cash payments
Funds from three federal programs will provide relief to producers experiencing income losses due to COVID-19.
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PublishedApril 14, 2020
Outfoxed: Why Bath failed to capture any of species behind rabies attacks
A USDA wildlife biologist said box traps aren’t the most efficient way to catch foxes, but they were chosen because it would prevent injuries to pets.
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PublishedApril 14, 2020
Janet Mills seeks to help Maine’s struggling hunger relief charities
Maine's governor calls for more federal help to secure more food and give priority access to emergency food providers.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2020
Bath residents call for rabies vaccine baits over traps
Peter Owen, Bath's city manager, said a vaccine baiting program was reviewed, but not considered a viable option by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2020
To fight rabies, Bath will start trapping wildlife
The trapping process, which will take $26,611 out of the city council’s contingency budget, will take place over 10 days before the end of February.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2019
Monmouth dairy uses federal, local grants to go solar
The Milkhouse was awarded $36,000 from the USDA and $10,000 from the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments to install a solar array that will eventually fill all the farm's energy needs.
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