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Franklin County: 30% of income comes from government transfers, ranking sixth in Maine
Maine Lakes News
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July 10, 2025
In 2022, Franklin County ranked as the sixth most government transfer-dependent county in Maine, with 30% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from the...
20.6% of income in Sagadahoc County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it third in Maine
Mid Coast Today - Maine
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July 10, 2025
In 2022, Sagadahoc County ranked as the third least government transfer-dependent county in Maine, with 20.6% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from...
Here’s what it took to bring Amazon to Maine
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 10, 2025
By the early spring of 2024, Pam Wilcox and Gary Gagnon had been working for more than a year with a company that wanted to lease their warehouse in the Caribou Light Industrial Park. They didn’t initially know what operation they were dealing...
Brewer could welcome Maine’s 1st village of 3D-printed homes
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 10, 2025
A Bangor-area nonprofit is eyeing Brewer to hold the state’s first neighborhood of completely recyclable 3D-printed homes. Penquis, a local social services organization, is considering a site in North Brewer to hold up to nine 3D-printed homes...
Hancock County: 23.2% of income comes from government transfers, ranking fourth in Maine
Down East Times - Maine
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July 10, 2025
In 2022, Hancock County ranked as the fourth least government transfer-dependent county in Maine, with 23.2% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from...
Penobscot County: 26.7% of income comes from government transfers, ranking eighth in Maine
Maine Highlands News
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July 10, 2025
In 2022, Penobscot County ranked as the eighth least government transfer-dependent county in Maine, with 26.7% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from...
Kennebec County: 25.2% of income comes from government transfers, ranking seventh in Maine
River Valley Today - Maine
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July 10, 2025
In 2022, Kennebec County ranked as the seventh least government transfer-dependent county in Maine, with 25.2% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from...
New Maine law will protect state and federal workers during government shutdowns
Mainebiz - Oregon
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A new law signed by Gov. Janet Mills will provide support to state and federal employees who are forced to work without pay or are furloughed during a government shutdown. LD 874 creates a loan guarantee program offering interest-free loans to...
Troopers rescue horse running with traffic on I-95 in Maine
Boston 25 News - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
BURNHAM, Maine — State troopers rescued a horse running with traffic on Interstate 95 in Maine early Wednesday morning. The Bangor Regional Communications Center received multiple calls reporting a horse wandering along I-95, state police said....
Union Station’s Demolition And Its Impact On Portland, Maine Today
94.9 WHOM - Maine
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July 9, 2025
The destruction of one of Portland, Maine's most beautiful buildings sparked a mission to make sure Portland's historical landmarks don't succumb to the same fate. Portland's Union Station Public Domain Public Domain Union Station was a train...
Traffic night-mare: Horse caught wandering on I-95 in Maine
NECN - Massachusetts
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A horse got loose on a major highway in Maine early Wednesday, running alongside traffic before it was caught, police said. The horse was scared but not hurt, and its owner came to collect it after officers and members of the public corralled it,...
Empowerment through empathy: Maine nonprofits adopt peer support model
News Center Maine
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July 9, 2025
Organizations in Maine are using peer support to tackle mental health and economic challenges. BANGOR, Maine — Organizations in Maine are increasingly relying on people with lived experiences to address issues like mental health, addiction...
Maine State Credit Union promotes two employees to senior leadership roles
Mainebiz - Oregon
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Maine State Credit Union has promoted two employees to senior leadership roles. Mitch Ryan has been named senior vice president of technology. During his time with the credit union, Ryan has played a role in advancing technology strategy,...
Sertex Broadband Solutions Awarded Maine Contract
Telecompetitor
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July 9, 2025
Plainfield, CT – June 26, 2025 – Sertex Broadband Solutions, a leading provider of fiber optic infrastructure services throughout the Northeast, has been awarded a multi-million dollar design-build contract by the Maine Connectivity Authority...
Maine eliminates solar subsidy program
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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July 8, 2025
Maine's controversial subsidy program for commercial solar developments is coming to a close, following the passage of a law that stops new developments from receiving benefits and slashes compensation for existing solar farms. About six years...
National 'Click to Cancel' Rule Blocked by Court, Maine Law Will Still Offer Protections
FOX 23 - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME) - While a federal ‘Click to Cancel’ rule has been blocked by a federal court, Mainers will still see some of the same benefits thanks to a nearly identical law passed at the state level. The new Maine law, signed by Governor Janet...
Newsom's office distances governor from DOJ lawsuit vs California over trans athletes in controversial post
Fox News
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss the Justice Department’s lawsuit against California over alleged Title IX violations tied to transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. NEWYou can now listen to Fox...
Shared kitchen concept helps dreams thrive in Veazie
News Center Maine
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July 10, 2025
Since 2021, many restaurants serving a variety of cuisines have jump-started from the location. VEAZIE, Maine — Starting a restaurant is challenging, requiring equipment, space, permits, and a strong determination. Yet, a shared kitchen concept in...
Maine’s storm preparedness may suffer under National Weather Service cuts
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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July 8, 2025
The fallout from the catastrophic flooding that has killed over 100 people in central Texas is raising new questions about how the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Weather Service could affect the forecasting for major storms across the...
Trump's push to claw back funding ignites a fight that threatens a government shutdown
NBC News
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July 9, 2025
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s push for Republicans to bypass Democrats and claw back $9.4 billion in approved spending has ignited a new fight in Congress that could upend the normally bipartisan government funding process. Ahead of a...