Eighteen resilience projects around the state had their Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities applications terminated with the cancellation of the program and are now seeking alternate funding.
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Posted inMaine, News
USDA funding uncertainty puts Maine farmers in a bind
As vital federal grants and project money continues to be frozen, farmers are being forced to make hard decisions.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England
Maine’s electricity prices grew at third fastest rate in US, analysis shows
Securing cheaper, cleaner power has become harder than anticipated.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine fisherman dies in apparent accident while working off Massachusetts, Coast Guard says
Jaxson Marston, 26, died from his injuries after being struck by a snapped rope Friday. A second crew member was taken to the hospital with a concussion and possible broken ribs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow family reopens Bee’s Snack Bar
Four generations of the Willette family help out around the tiny restaurant, which has supplied Winslow with breakfast and comfort food for 77 years.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Windsor volunteers show up for man who showed up for others
When Bob Brann, a longtime volunteer in town, needed help building a ramp at his home, help showed up.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Somerset County officials to finalize budget with no overall tax increase
County property taxpayers, overall, would raise $44 less than last year, though some municipalities will see increases and decreases in their assessments based on their valuations.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Feds freeze community paramedicine funding across Maine
Waterville, Topsham and Portland’s programs lost funding after grants were terminated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Truck parking facility proposed near I-95 in Waterville
The facility, proposed by Steve Baldwin and Andrea Freeman of RTG Enterprises LLC, would accommodate 35, 70-foot trucks off Airport Road, like an Airbnb for the freight vehicles.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral, last popemobile ride
According to Vatican estimates, some 250,000 people flocked to the funeral Mass, while 150,000 more lined the motorcade route through downtown Rome to witness the first funeral procession for a pope in a century.