The state will have to add an estimated 158,000 trained people to its workforce by 2025 to maintain economic growth, Educate Maine tells participants at its annual symposium.
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Nearly $1 million allocated to help market Maine agricultural products
The money from the Department of Agriculture is designed to strengthen local and regional markets for Maine foods.
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Ousted Prime Automotive Group CEO sues to be reinstated
David Rosenberg says GPB Capital Holdings violated dealership franchise agreements with auto manufacturers when it fired him in September.
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Mercy Hospital gets $1 million challenge grant
The grant will help the hospital finish up fundraising for its move to the Fore River Parkway campus.
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Maine’s holiday retail season kicks off strong, with online sales really clicking
The first weekend of holiday sales appears to be robust, including a possible record for Small Business Saturday.
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MaineHousing gives 5 affordable housing projects a $6.8 million boost
Projects in Portland, South Portland, Waterville and Bangor will create or preserve 275 affordable housing units, says the housing authority.
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Gorman Foundation graduates 10 Fellows
The intensive program strengthens leaders’ capacity to make a measurable difference in the lives of Maine people.
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Downtown Oakland candy shop to expand as it relocates across Main Street
Candy Hollow, which opened in 2017 at 47 Main Str. in Oakland, will reopen Tuesday in a space more than twice the size at 54 Main St.
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Maine eyed for project that converts electricity to storable gas
Wind and other renewables produce excess power that could be used in the state’s natural gas pipeline system.
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Johnny’s Selected Seeds to expand, following purchase of Winslow facility
The Maine-grown seed company closed on a $1.65 million purchase from the town of Winslow on Tuesday.