Ecomaine says the project will increase its processing capacity by more than 66%, positioning the nonprofit to partner with more municipalities.
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4 (more) chefs tell us the favorite Portland dishes they didn’t make themselves
Plus 8 additional recommendations for can’t-miss food in the city and beyond.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Maine’s public universities on verge of closing $1.39M deal for first systemwide AI tool
A 2-year contract to use the OpenAI artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT Edu is likely to start July 1.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Mills vetoed a data center pause. Towns are looking to pass their own.
At least 4 municipalities have proposed their own moratoriums on new data center development while they refine local regulations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Jobs for Maine’s Graduates program set to go nationwide
The new nonprofit Generation US is already partnering with school systems in Kansas, Kentucky, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Can a baby boom save the right whale — and Maine’s lobster industry?
Record births are slowing the endangered species’ decline, potentially shifting the regulatory landscape for the state’s iconic fishery.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
What suspending the gas tax could mean for Maine
Proposals by Trump and some lawmakers could offer relief for consumers, but prices may not drop overnight.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Farmington revokes cannabis license for empty storefront
The select board voted May 12 to revoke the license for 407 Wilton Road after a public hearing over whether the license remained valid under local and state rules.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Why is Amazon so interested in Maine?
In Caribou, Hermon, Waterville and Gorham, the online megaretailer’s last-mile delivery strategy is making headway and stirring controversy.