The state agency plans to hold several community meetings this month prior to applying for the money.
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Two familiar names look to use business space on Portland waterfront
Industrial spaces on Cassidy Point Drive would be be converted to retail and warehouse space and a boatyard.
Commentary: Starting to work at younger age benefits Maine teens, businesses
To that end, the state is promoting its Youth Employment and the Steps to Success initiative.
Waterville bakery revives former firehouse
Stephanie LaCroix’s Engine 5 Bakehouse on Western Avenue is an homage to her husband’s family’s firefighting past.
Facing legal problems, head of farmers group for veterans steps down
Jerry Ireland, the controversial founder of United Farmer Veterans of Maine, said his problems were harming the organization’s progress.
Gov. LePage vetoes bill that would ease access to medical marijuana, listing 11 objections
About 42,000 Maine patients could benefit from legislation that revamps the caregiver system and removes some conditions for obtaining medical cards.
Smokey’s feels pinch of seasonal workforce shortage
Although Congress voted nearly to double the amount of foreign laborers who can take part in H-2B visa program in 2018, there is still a greater demand for more workers from the market.
U.S. law enforcement’s boat stops along maritime border rankle Canadian fishermen
Border Patrol has questioned the crews of more than 20 Canadian vessels and an unknown number of American boats in a ramped-up effort that has yielded no immigration arrests.
Portland developer of digital therapeutics for patients raises $5.3 million
The investment will allow MedRhythms to launch a platform that focuses on creating prescription products for people with neurological injuries and diseases.
Itali-ah, You Know Whose Pub to offer outdoor dining in Waterville
The Waterville City Council approved outdoor seating permits for the two establishments Tuesday night.