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Bill could give Maine an advantage in new space race
Proponents say establishing the Maine Space Port Corp. as a quasi-state agency would maximize investments into aerospace technology from federal sources and private venture capitalists.
New Common Grounds Cafe opens at The Root Cellar in Lewiston
• Which local town made Maine’s Hottest Towns of 2021 list for home sales?
Lawmakers consider $30 million relief fund for Maine lobstermen facing new restrictions
As written, the bill would provide relief money via the state’s general fund, thus making it a taxpayer-funded effort.
Brunswick esports tech startup Omnic Data receives early funding
The company, which gathers esports players’ performance data, just raised $750,000 in seed capital.
Brunswick cafe raises over $30,000 for long-time staff member from Lewiston after life-threatening surgery
The funds will help Sandy Arsenault, a 13-year employee of Wild Oats Cafe & Bakery, pay for medical bills, physical therapy and living expenses after undergoing several major surgeries last month.
Gov. Mills preparing utility accountability bill, with threat of consumer-owned option
The proposal could emerge as a competing alternative to the push for a statewide consumer-owned utility in Maine to replace CMP and Versant.
Native American tribes reach landmark opioid settlement
All federally recognized tribes will be able to participate in the settlements, even if they did not sue over opioids.
Maine banks team up to launch worker recruitment campaign
Amid the state’s labor shortage, Maine banks are struggling to hire enough workers to meet their needs.
Lewiston to debate ordinance changes that could limit new marijuana businesses
If approved, it will mark the first major changes to how the city regulates marijuana businesses since 2019.