Congress and Senate pass Young Fishermen's Development Act

The Fishing Communities Coalition celebrated as the House and Senate unanimously passed the Young Fishermen’s Development Act (H.R. 1240, S. 496) on Dec. 10..

Golden, Pingree, Collins, King push feds to reject a petition that undermines lobster fishing

Representatives Jared Golden (ME-02) and Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), pushed the U.S. Department of Commerce to deny emergency interim fishing orders that include the North Atlantic White Whale. .

A quarter of surviving small business may have to close permanently

A recent survey of small businesses by the National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) Research Center indicates as much as a quarter of small businesses could be forced to shut their doors permanently without major improvements in the economic situation..

Guilford-based Puritan Medical Products named Inc. Media's 2020 'Company of the Year'

A Guilford-based medical supplier that has received tens of millions in government funds to increase its COVID-19 testing swab production and is expanding its Pittsfield facility has been named "Company of the Year" by Inc. Media..

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'As a company we are saving money': Northern Hospitality finds ways to fight rising health care costs

The Allumbaugh Agency is collaborating with Northern Hospitality on a new strategy for health care. Employers cover 155 million through employer-sponsored health insurance, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

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Augusta-based agency offers new approach for employers with health benefits

Government

Maine scores 86 out of 100 in financial transparency study

Government

41.2% of Maine hospitals earn ‘A’ grades in watchdog group’s study

People

Winnebago founder's investment helped Billings Energy get started

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Chamber of Commerce challenges minimum wage hike with lawsuit

People

62.5% of hospitals in Maine earn ‘A’ grades in new safety study

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Maine economic policy nonprofit says residents facing bleak season from COVID-19

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Loggers across America robbed of federal aid

Technology

Regional Defense Industry Collaboration aims to secure New England defense contractors against cyber threats

Technology

USDA supports the Northeast with $624k in new grants

Government

John Michael Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits

Government

Senator Matt Pouliot Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits

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Pittsfield to get second COVID-19 test manufacturing facility

21 retail trade businesses in 4915 have between five and nine employees in 2016

There were 21 retail trade businesses in Maine ZIP code 4915 that had between five and nine employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

10 retail trade businesses in 4915 have between 20 and 49 employees in 2016

There were 10 retail trade businesses in Maine ZIP code 4915 that had between 20 and 49 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

11 retail trade businesses in 4915 have between 10 and 19 employees in 2016

There were 11 retail trade businesses in Maine ZIP code 4915 that had between 10 and 19 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

14 real estate, rental and leasing businesses in 4915 have between one and four employees in 2016

There were 14 real estate, rental and leasing businesses in Maine ZIP code 4915 that had between one and four employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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BELFAST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Online Advancing Nonviolent Communication to be held December 11

Online Advancing Nonviolent Communication

Regional Defense Industry Collaboration aims to secure New England defense contractors against cyber threats

The Department of Defense’s Office of Economic Adjustment recently awarded a $1.5 million joint grant to a group of New England states to assist in the growth of defense-related businesses across the region.

USDA supports the Northeast with $624k in new grants

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created three new grants to support ME and the greater Northeast, which they stated at a live event in Lewiston, ME.

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Maine Growers Alliance showcases video on 'craft cannabis' cultivators

ALBION COLLEGE: Math Major Claire Mitchell, '21, Clears First Actuarial Science Exam

ALBION COLLEGE: Albion among Top U.S. Liberal Arts Colleges In 2021 Wall Street Journal Ranking

Albion College is ranked among the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the United States in the 2021 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

DIXFIELD SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH: Sabbath School to be held Sept 26

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Winnebago founder's investment helped Billings Energy get started

Winnebago founder John K. Hanson invested in Roger Billings' company when Billings was just starting out and helped his business grow, Billings said during an episode of his show Science Live with Roger Billings.

62.5% of hospitals in Maine earn ‘A’ grades in new safety study

The share of Maine hospitals earning “A” grades for patient safety this fall from the nonprofit Leapfrog Group stood at 62.5 percent, the highest percentage among the 50 states.

Maine Growers Alliance showcases video on 'craft cannabis' cultivators

The Maine Growers Alliance (MGA) has showcased a video on craft cannabis cultivators in Maine in an effort to show the greater U.S. what drives said companies in their pursuit of excellence.

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ALDEN SMITH FOR CONGRESS: Battle Between MLB, Union May Not Bode Well For Sport's Future.

BETHEL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: QuickBooks Basics II for Small Business to be held May 9

BETHEL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Movies This Week at The Gem to be held on February 18

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Portland-South Portland sees 12.7% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

Lewiston-Auburn sees 6.2% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

Bangor sees 8.2% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

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Congress and Senate pass Young Fishermen's Development Act

Golden, Pingree, Collins, King push feds to reject a petition that undermines lobster fishing

A quarter of surviving small business may have to close permanently

Guilford-based Puritan Medical Products named Inc. Media's 2020 'Company of the Year'

Healthcare

'As a company we are saving money': Northern Hospitality finds ways to fight rising health care costs

Healthcare

Augusta-based agency offers new approach for employers with health benefits

Government

Maine scores 86 out of 100 in financial transparency study

Government

41.2% of Maine hospitals earn ‘A’ grades in watchdog group’s study

People

Winnebago founder's investment helped Billings Energy get started

Announcements

Chamber of Commerce challenges minimum wage hike with lawsuit

People

62.5% of hospitals in Maine earn ‘A’ grades in new safety study

Announcements

Maine economic policy nonprofit says residents facing bleak season from COVID-19

Announcements

Loggers across America robbed of federal aid

Technology

Regional Defense Industry Collaboration aims to secure New England defense contractors against cyber threats

Technology

USDA supports the Northeast with $624k in new grants

Government

John Michael Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits

Government

Senator Matt Pouliot Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits

ECONOMY

Pittsfield to get second COVID-19 test manufacturing facility

21 retail trade businesses in 4915 have between five and nine employees in 2016

10 retail trade businesses in 4915 have between 20 and 49 employees in 2016

11 retail trade businesses in 4915 have between 10 and 19 employees in 2016

14 real estate, rental and leasing businesses in 4915 have between one and four employees in 2016

TECHNOLOGY

BELFAST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Online Advancing Nonviolent Communication to be held December 11

Regional Defense Industry Collaboration aims to secure New England defense contractors against cyber threats

USDA supports the Northeast with $624k in new grants

EDUCATION

Maine Growers Alliance showcases video on 'craft cannabis' cultivators

ALBION COLLEGE: Math Major Claire Mitchell, '21, Clears First Actuarial Science Exam

ALBION COLLEGE: Albion among Top U.S. Liberal Arts Colleges In 2021 Wall Street Journal Ranking

DIXFIELD SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH: Sabbath School to be held Sept 26

PEOPLE

Winnebago founder's investment helped Billings Energy get started

62.5% of hospitals in Maine earn ‘A’ grades in new safety study

Maine Growers Alliance showcases video on 'craft cannabis' cultivators

ALDEN SMITH FOR CONGRESS: Battle Between MLB, Union May Not Bode Well For Sport's Future.

BETHEL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: QuickBooks Basics II for Small Business to be held May 9

BETHEL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Movies This Week at The Gem to be held on February 18

Portland-South Portland sees 12.7% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

Lewiston-Auburn sees 6.2% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

Bangor sees 8.2% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The Main Coast Fishermen's Association leads charge to help struggling fishermen and feed struggling Mainers

Belvedere Historic Preservation and Energy Efficiency Fund awards $345,370 in grants across state

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'As a company we are saving money': Northern Hospitality finds ways to fight rising health care costs

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