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Jonesport aquaculture project on hold as conservation groups appeal permits
Kingfish Maine, which just received $4 million from the state, says it plans to break ground on its facility next year.
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A tenth of Maine’s pharmacies have closed in the past decade
As Walgreens and other chains shutter locations and reduce hours, Mainers point to independent pharmacies as filling a critical need.
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Livermore to hold hearing Tuesday on 2 business proposals, town meeting articles
Applications for marijuana cultivation facility and a boat business will be discussed.
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Hammer named invasive plant biologist for Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry recently announced Chad Hammer as the new invasive plant biologist with the Maine Natural Areas Program. Hammer earned a bachelor’s degree in ecology from SUNY Plattsburgh and a master’s degree in forestry with the Natural Resources Department at the University of New Hampshire. While at […]
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Competitive Maine elver fishing lottery offers most licenses since 2013
Sixteen people will gain entry in this year’s intense bid for one of the most lucrative fish stocks in the state, but the success rate is still very low.
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Gov. Mills announces nominations to new Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Authority
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Kennebec Savings Bank awards $30,000 Catalyst Grants to local nonprofits
AUGUSTA — Kennebec Savings Bank recently named the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen, the Mitchell Institute, and the Augusta Teen Center as the recipients of its Catalyst Grants. The three $30,000 gifts are designed to support creative concepts that might otherwise not be possible for the nonprofit organizations. Waterville Area Soup Kitchen WASK serves low-income people […]
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Kennebec Valley Council of Governments names Joel Greenwood executive director
The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) recently announced that its board of directors has appointed Joel Greenwood as executive director. Eric Dyer, KVCOG board of director’s president and town manager of Readfield, announced the appointment in a news release. “We are excited for the opportunity to bring one of our most talented and experienced […]
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Support builds for $50 million fund to aid small businesses hurt by winter storms
A bill sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, received unanimous, bipartisan endorsement in committee on Friday.