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Business
Local, state and national business news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness
University of Maine at Augusta East Millinocket Center executive receives award
Rountree started at UMA’s East Millinocket center in 1995 as assistant director.
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Credit union based in Newport, Pittsfield raising money for breast cancer nonprofit
Pink ribbons are available to purchase for $2 each throughout the month at the credit union’s Newport and Pittsfield office locations.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering U.S. economy
Higher-income households have been fortified by huge gains in housing and stock market wealth since the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Statewide eviction prevention program to begin taking applications Monday
The program, funded with an $18 million allotment from the state, will provide a two-fold approach to rent relief: offering tenants one-time assistance paying back-rent, plus monthly rent subsidies for one year.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, Politics
As climate change hurts Maine farms and restaurants, stakeholders search for solutions
Three takeaways from Friday’s roundtable discussion among local food industry professionals and lawmakers, organized by the James Beard Foundation.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
‘Game-changing’ proposal would bring hotel, apartments, retail to former Kmart in Augusta
Due to the height of the proposed hotel – up to 85 feet – the project needs a contract zone from the city’s Planning Board.
Posted inBusiness, News
Wilton board approves application for Dunkin’ shop
Construction on the new Dunkin’ is expected to begin in the spring, but demolition of an existing building may be done sooner.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine gets $65 million to improve solar and wind power connections to the grid
Computer software and hardware are expected to boost power generation at solar and wind farms and help reduce bottlenecks in connecting renewable energy to CMP’s and Versant’s grids.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine organization aiming to end homelessness hires first executive director
Dean Klein, a homeless prevention advocate most recently from Virginia, has been tapped to lead the Maine Continuum of Care.