Maine’s lobster industry will receive $17 million in federal funding as part of the 2022 omnibus spending package. Two pending state bills could nearly triple that amount.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stocks fall again as uncertainty over Ukraine war persists
Investors are struggling to guess how high Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will send prices of oil, wheat and other commodities produced in the region.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
New Maine advocacy group pushes for stricter medical cannabis rules
The group is urging state officials to change Maine’s medical marijuana rules by adding product testing and tracking requirements that it says are crucial for public safety.
Posted inNation & World
Russia widens social media crackdown by blocking Instagram
It says the platform is spreading ‘calls to commit violent acts against Russian citizens, including military personnel.’
Posted inNation & World, News
Yale axes Sackler name from campus over family’s role in opioid epidemic
Yale has received over $1 million in donations from the Sackler family.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner’s Johnson Hall among projects receiving federal funding through earmark program
As part of a program of congressionally directed spending, the Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center has secured $411,000 in federal funds from the Community Project Funding Program to help complete its long-awaited renovation project that kicks off next month.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Kevin Garnett humbled as Celtics prepare to retire his jersey
Garnett, who helped Boston win the 2007-08 title, will have his No. 5 retired on Sunday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
List of central Maine projects receiving Community Project Funding grants
Maine’s congressional delegation has secured more than $136 million in funding for projects in their districts; here’s what’s being funded in central Maine:
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Top 25 basketball: Texas A&M upsets No. 4 Auburn in SEC quarterfinals
Tyrece Radford scores 19 points and the Aggies hand the Tigers a costly loss.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Federal funding contains $1.6 million for ‘forever chemicals’ treatment system in Madison
The bill containing the funding has passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, and is now awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature.