Author: The Maine Polis
Poliquin ends recount effort
Dec 14, 2018
Near halfway point of 2nd District recount, ballots still show Golden headed for win
December 13
Farm bill includes King bill to bring fast internet to farms
Maine’s 911 system now accepts texts
Maine community colleges to target high-demand jobs in state
December 17, 2018
Maine’s community colleges are using a grant from a foundation to expand short-term training for high-demand jobs in the state.
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From agriculture to technology, $867 billion farm bill yields benefits for Maine
December 13, 2018
Maine to receive $65 million for reinsurance program in 2019
December 17, 2018
Maine could receive $65 million in federal pass-through funding for a state reinsurance program aimed at reducing health insurance premiums and reducing the uninsured population.
Cars, trucks, boats, planes add most emissions in Maine
December 16, 2018
In our large, rural state with few mass-transit options, transportation’s slice of the greenhouse-gas pie grows.
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Maine Energy Corridor Debate
November 08, 2018
The Maine Event – S4E6: Central Maine Power’s is proposing a transmission line through western Maine, to bring hydro power from Quebec to Massachusetts. Maine State Senator Tom Saviello and Central Maine Power spokesperson, John Carroll debate the issue.…
Addressing workforce challenge ‘No. 1 priority’ for Maine nonprofits
Eight Maine fishing groups ask new governor to keep Keliher at Marine Resources
December 11, 2018
The leaders of eight commercial fishing groups in Maine, the US’ second biggest seafood state and its biggest lobster producing state, have what might be considered a tall ask for newly elected governor Janet Mills, a Democrat.
Building boom, petition drive may make Portland call 6-month timeout on waterfront development
December 11, 2018
City officials hope to head off a citizen initiative that aims to block new projects while a task force works on addressing the concerns of marine businesses.
Maine getting federal funding for transportation projects
December 6, 2018
$26 million more in federal funding is coming to Maine for transportation projects.
Study suggests upgrades to multiple Lewiston pedestrian crossings
December 12, 2018
A study of pedestrian crossings at five of the city’s busiest corridors suggests a series of upgrades, the most substantial coming at two Main Street intersections.
Settlement ends blocking of critical comments on pro-LePage Facebook page
December 10, 2018
The ACLU of Maine argued that the censoring violated the critics’ rights to free speech and to petition the government. The deal says the governor can still assert that the page is not a state government operation.
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Jobs training programs at community colleges boosted by Alfond grant
ReVision Energy launches fund to help nonprofits tap solar energy
Maine native to open largest Luke’s Lobster back home
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The restaurant at 60 Portland Pier will be the seafood chain’s largest by far, with 175 indoor seats and a patio that seats 25, according to company founder Luke Holden, a native of Cape Elizabeth. The typical Luke’s location seats about 25 patrons.
Record number of Maine nursing homes closed this year, displacing hundreds
Roger Wilday’s family ran the Ledgeview Living Center in West Paris for nearly five decades…
How lawmakers who don’t belong to a party see their role in Maine’s new Legislature
December 13, 2018
It’s the largest number of independents elected to the House in more than a century.