The state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership is one of 10 nationwide that had its funding cut, then restored temporarily by the Trump administration.
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What do Canada’s election results mean for Maine?
Prime Minister Mark Carney said in his victory speech that Canada’s relationship with America ‘is over,’ exacerbating concerns among Maine officials and businesses about the impacts a widening international divide will have on the state’s economy.
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Series of multiday closures coming to Bangor airport
Runways at the Bangor International Airport will close 7 times, for more than 2 days at a time, over the next few weeks.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Benny’s slated to open in mid-May in former home of Broken Arrow
The Portland restaurant will put a spotlight on Italian-American food with a Philadelphia accent.
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Falmouth Science Olympiad team prepares for nationals after historic win
The Falmouth High School team won the state championship this April for the first time in the team’s history. Now, they are getting ready to compete against teams across the country.
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Watch: Maine Voices Live with Theresa Secord, founding director of the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance
This event took place on Tuesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. in the Ostrove Auditorium at Colby College in Waterville.
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Plant and yard sale at Kennebunkport’s First Congregational Church
Members of First Congregational Church in Kennebunkport will host their annual plant sale on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. The sale will feature tomato plants and dahlias, as well as a mixture of perennial flowers from the gardens of members and friends. Usually there are houseplants and gardening accessories as well. The […]
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Kennebunk-area school district seeks community input for superintendent search
RSU 21 announced that it is hosting an online survey through May 12.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
The biggest difference between Miss Maine’s 2 high-profile contestants | Column
With the pageant’s first transgender contestant and Bill Belichick’s girlfriend both competing this month, the event is drawing more attention than usual.
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Residential river project to replace ‘blighted’ Westbrook parcel
The complex will be built at the end of Dana Street and on a 3.4-acre parcel at 921 Main St.