Titcomb Mountain received $4,000 to go toward the Titcomb Mountain Adventure Camp, a summer children’s outdoor program.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Proposed Maine broadband agency could negotiate contracts, provide grants – and build, if it must
In a legislative committee meeting Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills called the proposal ‘one of the most important pieces of legislation’ this session.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden signs $15 minimum wage for federal contract workers
The increase could be dramatic for workers who earn the current minimum of $10.95 an hour.
Posted inBusiness
Frustration builds on world’s longest border as Canada goes slow on reopening
It’s not merely that the country has a lot of virus cases, but a lot of serious ones.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Local summer markets return with aim to succeed despite pandemic
Several markets are reopening this spring, including the Market of Unity, Skowhegan Farmers’ Market and the Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market, and organizers are determined to adapt to the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden plan for cleaner power system faces daunting obstacles
The president’s goals aren’t impossible, but the timeframe may need some tweaking.
Posted inBusiness
Apple’s iPhone privacy clampdown arrives after 7-month delay
Once the software update is installed, apps already on the device will be required to ask and receive consent to track online activities.
Posted inBusiness, New England
Help Wanted: In pandemic, worry about finding summer workers
American embassies and consulates remain closed or severely short-staffed in many countries and there are myriad reasons why U.S. citizens aren’t rushing to respond to the job boom.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Coalition pushes for $115 million in bonds to buy Maine lands, maintain parks
The effort has drawn together groups that include farmland preservationists, fishermen, real estate agents and an economic development organization.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bipartisan plan would create Maine agency to expand broadband, with federal dollars
The Maine Connectivity Authority would be given the power and discretion to coordinate a statewide buildout of high speed internet, instead of a patchwork of local and private-sector initiatives.