U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins say they’ve worked with federal officials to secure over 64,000 additional H2-B visas to help businesses struggling with workforce shortages.
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Maine residential care facilities rarely sanctioned, despite cases of abuse, neglect
The state cited dozens of incidents between 2020 and 2022, but only one resulted in a fine, an investigation found.
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Augusta councilors propose allowing recreational marijuana businesses
The city, where only medical marijuana businesses are currently allowed now, may allow recreational retail sales, manufacturing, cultivation and testing.
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Eel guts, salmon blood: Maine companies look to make the most of fish waste
Converting waste from salmon, eel and other marine species into consumer and biomedical products has opened a new and lucrative path for Maine’s seafood industry.
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Getting serious about viticulture in Maine; it may not be too cold a climate for good wine
WillowsAwake Winery in Leeds planted vines, hired a winemaker, invested heavily in infrastructure and the effort is beginning to bear fruit.
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How researchers, farmers and brewers want to safeguard beer against climate change
Farmers are using all the new strategies they can get to stay afloat and provide for large and small breweries alike.
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Dirigo Labs announces final call for applications for third cohort
WATERVILLE — Highlighting a focus on financial knowledge and expertise, Dirigo Labs is announcing a final call for applications for its third cohort of companies. The accelerator, housed at Hathaway Creative Center in downtown Waterville, has continued to empower startups statewide to secure funding, create jobs and encourage business expansion and retention. Extended to 16-weeks, […]
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Humane Society Waterville Area board announces executive director stepping down
WATERVILLE — The board of directors of the Humane Society Waterville Area has announced that Rae-Ann Demos will be stepping down as executive director, effective Dec. 1. Over the course of her tenure, Demos has been instrumental in many new initiatives to improve the work of the organization and the quality of life of animals […]
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Hammond Lumber Company to donate $100K in support of victims, families of the Lewiston tragedy
BELGRADE — In the wake of the recent tragedy that struck the community of Lewiston, Hammond Lumber Co. (Hammond) has announced donations of $100,000 to support the victims and families affectedby the tragedy in Lewiston. As a longstanding member of the Lewiston-Auburn community, Hammond Lumber is committed to providing immediate assistance and resources to help […]
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Franklin Savings Bank promotes Beckie Bowering to assistant vice president, cash management officer
Franklin Savings Bank has announced the promotion of Beckie Bowering to assistant vice president, cash management officer in Farmington. Bowering has been an integral part of the FSB team for 23 years. Her dedication and commitment to the bank and its customers have earned her this esteemed role, according to a news release from the […]