Gov. Janet Mills proposed reallocating $10 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to a program that helps small businesses afford health insurance, but a key legislative committee voted against that idea Thursday.
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Posted inElection 2022, Maine
Portland waterfront workers urge ‘no’ vote on Question E
Some opponents are worried people don’t know enough about the proposal or that the group behind it is now advocating for a new plan.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland Harbor dredging project misses out again on federal funding
A coalition pushing for the project is looking for new ways to get the $8 million it still needs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Cargo volume in Portland Harbor headed for another record year
Imports and exports are up 31% for the first 7 months of 2022, and Portland doesn’t have the congestion of shipping containers affecting many larger ports.
Posted inMaine, News
Blessing of the Fleet kicks off summer boating season
Portland’s Catholic parishes hope to make the gathering a yearly event, as it is in other maritime communities.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
South Portland renewing push for harbor dredging
The buildup of sediment in Portland Harbor is impacting South Portland businesses, industries and recreational boaters, but a bid for federal funding has now been rejected twice.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Developers of former South Portland Shipyard focus on sustainability
Owners of the prime 30-acre coastal site have hired a world-renowned sustainability expert to help them shape its redevelopment.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Regatta fundraiser hopes to increase families’ access to sailing
SailMaine seeks $40,000 to introduce New Mainers, underprivileged children and people with disabilities to the sport.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
State offers $10 million in case Portland Harbor dredging grant denied
Portland is again looking for $24 million to remove silt from harbor wharves, and Maine lawmakers will back part of the project if federal money doesn’t come through.
Posted inMaine
Portland receives approval to build disposal site for dredging spoils
The city hopes the OK for a Confined Aquatic Disposal Cell will improve the prospect of receiving federal funding to help with the estimated $30 million cost of dredging the harbor.