The public-private partnership will be charged with developing the Maine Space Complex and overseeing the launching of small satellites.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government
DeSantis is asking the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state.
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Gov. Janet Mills signs law to close loophole that allows out-of-state debris
Final measure revised to ease the impact on Lewiston recycler that has benefited from past policy.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, New England
Biden pushes infrastructure plans in New Hampshire visit
Under the $1 trillion infrastructure law, $1.7 million will be used to dredge Portsmouth Harbor’s shipping channel and basin.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine transit agencies drop mask requirement
Starting Wednesday, passengers on public transportation in southern Maine will no longer have to wear masks after a federal judge struck down a nationwide face covering mandate.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
FEMA reimbursed ineligible COVID-19 funeral expenses, report says
Ineligible expenses included a $3,760 charge for transportation that consisted of “two lead escort vehicles, a limousine, and a horse and carriage,” the report said.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Watch: Augusta ax-throwing center will bring woodsmen sport, zombies indoors
Mike Yeaton and Mary Young are bringing hatchet throwing to Maine’s capital region through Hatchet House in The Marketplace at Augusta, where people can spend an hour hurling hatchets for fun starting in May.
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Restaurant proposal for last Edwards mill building in Augusta would involve $1 sale from city to developers
Proposal would bring a restaurant, and maybe not the initially proposed wine bar and tapas eatery, to the Northern Avenue site.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Congress wants to boost computer chip industry, but differences separate the parties
The competing bills diverge on supply chain issues, trade, immigration and climate change, to name a few areas of disagreement.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Shareholders await Musk’s next move in Twitter takeover bid
Twitter has dropped a major roadblock in front of Elon Musk’s effort to take over the company, leaving investors to wonder about the mercurial Tesla CEO’s next move.