Most of the testing is now being done in Massachusetts but one of the developers is looking for Maine lobstermen to test the technology.
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Mainers’ eviction risk expected to stay low as rental aid keeps flowing
Maine has done better than other states at providing rental assistance to struggling tenants and helping people stay in their homes.
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Few weigh in on Maine Turnpike Authority plan to increase tolls
Turnpike officials say they need to raise an additional $18 million annually for construction projects after seeing toll revenue drop during the pandemic.
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Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to debut new digs in Brunswick
After beginning two new programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association plans to cut the ribbon for the new Pleasant Street location on Aug. 12.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Rihanna is a billionaire now, but not because of her music
At 33, with $1.7 billion, she is the wealthiest female musical artist in the world, and the second-richest woman in entertainment after Oprah.
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Appeals court backs Maine law to save public access channels from ‘digital Siberia’
The cable industry challenged a law that requires cable TV providers to restore public access programming to low channel numbers.
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Maine whale advocates rent billboard to promote ‘whale-safe’ lobster
The billboard, which will be up for the rest of the month, will appear along two major routes in Massachusetts and asks, ‘Is your lobster whale-safe?’
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Go wild eating and drinking blueberries; Free ice cream
Flour Bakery comes to Kennebunkport, it’s chili cook-off time, and Annie Mahle has a new cookbook.
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Reese Witherspoon sells Hello Sunshine, joins new company
Hello Sunshine is a media company that focuses on putting women at the center of its stories.
Posted inBooks, Business, Maine, News
Portland bookstore joins effort to replace books lost in Frenchville school fire
The book drive is part of a statewide effort involving Maine authors, bookstores and literary groups to replace 9,500 books lost in a blaze last month.