Less than two years after it was launched, more than 1,000 learners have earned the University of Maine System Dawnland credential, which was developed by John Bear Mitchell, a citizen of the Penobscot Nation.
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UMaine Extension Virtual Business Planning for Producers starts in November
ORONO — Registration is open for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Business Planning for Producers course. The course is designed for aspiring producers as well as new and beginning producers in the first or second year in production. Participants can learn about the core concepts of business operations, finance, management and marketing. Planned for […]
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UMaine Extension to host parasite management workshops
Workshops, set for November and April, are for small ruminant producers.
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Maine Small Business Development Centers to host free webinar
Business ownership for people with disabilities is the webinar’s topic.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Auburn lawmaker emerges as a force in Maine Republican politics
Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, is facing a tough election of her own, but is raising and funneling hundreds of thousands into other key races that could determine which party controls the Maine House.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
These are the most expensive races for the Maine House and Senate
Here’s a look at the races attracting the most outside spending in each chamber.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Maine secretary of state urges absentee voters to plan for possible mail delays
Shenna Bellows is advising voters to return their ballots via drop boxes or in-person in order to give themselves greater certainty that their ballot will be received and to lighten the load on the Postal Service.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine’s community colleges see record fall enrollment
The Maine Community College System had 21,385 students enroll across its seven schools this year, the system said Monday. Last year, the figure was 19,477.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England
Regulators delay increase in minimum lobster size till July
The changes were previously slated to take effect in January but have drawn criticism from lobstermen who say they could give Canadian harvesters an unfair edge.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Some Jewish voters in presidential swing states reconsider their longtime devotion to Democrats
Pennsylvania has the biggest Jewish population of any swing state, and any shift could have enormous implications in a state decided by narrow margins the past 2 presidential elections.