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Sen. Collins introduces bill to support maternal health at rural hospitals
Seven Maine hospitals have closed their birthing centers in the past decade, and 2 more will do so this year.
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Posted inBusiness
China Lake Provisions grand opening set for Feb. 14-16
The store offers prepared pizzas and sandwiches as well as a full range of grocery items with a focus on Maine-made products.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s new public advocate wants to help low-income residents pay electric bills
Heather Sanborn also said she will speak neither for nor against legislation seeking to eliminate a solar subsidy program she supported as a lawmaker.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
A Maine border town finds itself on the front line of a looming trade war
In Madawaska, at the state’s northern tip, fortunes are closely tied to its Canadian counterpart, Edmundston, across the St. John River.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Fairfield’s chocolate festival supports love of community
‘This is the perfect place for people to get a unique Valentine’s gift from local artisans and supporting the local community,’ says Central Maine Chocolate Festival organizer.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Trump has targeted EV charger funding. It leaves $4M for Maine in doubt.
In all, a $5 billion program to build chargers on highways nationwide was halted by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta Civic Center auditorium naming rights sold for $828K
The former Paul G. Poulin Auditorium to be renamed for Hammond Lumber, with the main entrance to the Augusta Civic Center to be rededicated to Poulin.
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Augusta attorney to teach at Harvard program
The program, held each year, provides trial advocacy instruction to Harvard Law School students.
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South Portland halts disputed Portland Jetport tree removal
Officials at Maine’s largest airport must show the runway approach project hasn’t violated local, state and federal land use laws.