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Alward promoted to COO at Skowhegan Savings Bank
Alward began her career at the bank in 2006.
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Wiles, of Skowhegan, named chairman of ABMA’s Federal Legislative Committee
Wiles has led the adoption of a comprehensive legislative agenda for 2025.
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Biden awards $623 million to states, local governments and tribes to build EV charging network
Congress approved $7.5 billion in the 2021 infrastructure law to meet President Biden’s goal of building out a national network of 500,000 publicly available chargers by 2030.
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New funds will make investing in bitcoin easier. Here’s what you need to know
Nearly a dozen new bitcoin funds began trading in U.S. markets for the first time Thursday.
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Renewables grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster still to meet climate change target, IEA says
The amount of renewable energy installed around the world last year grew at its fastest rate in the past 25 years.
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Lewiston bowling alley preparing to reopen after mass shooting
A social media post says ‘We look forward to seeing everyone soon.’
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Maine receives $15 million federal grant to install nearly 600 electric vehicle chargers
The funding to build out the state’s electric vehicle charging network comes as lawmakers are debating whether to limit sales of gas-powered vehicles in Maine.
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FocusMaine wins $6.9 million Alfond grant to expand food economy jobs
The statewide workforce development group founded in 2016 has provided assistance to more than 180 Maine-based businesses in agriculture, aquaculture and biopharmaceuticals.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. inflation edges up in December, fueled by food and housing prices
Excluding volatile food and energy costs, though, so-called core prices rose mildly month over month.