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PublishedJuly 13, 2022
Democrats stress national security as computer chips bill hits Republican wall
The Biden administration warns that semiconductor manufacturers will take their business overseas if legislation boosting the industry doesn't pass.
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PublishedMay 20, 2022
Maine Voices: Advancing Maine’s role in the life sciences through biomanufacturing
More Maine people and organizations are invited to join BioConnects New England, which will help connect a new generation of workers and innovators to one of our region’s economic strengths.
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PublishedMay 19, 2022
Our View: Pepper-spray device poor choice for Maine group’s innovation honor
A consumer-market mobile crowd-control system unnecessarily exploits social division.
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PublishedApril 18, 2022
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.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2022
Skowhegan company sees surge in orders for Ukrainian flags
Maine Stitching Specialties is selling Ukrainian flags and donating 20% to an organization providing meals for displaced Ukrainians.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
U.S. warns that computer chip shortage could shut down factories
The chips used in the production of automobiles and medical devices are especially scarce.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2021
Maine Voices: Why Sen. Collins’ proposed tax on electric vehicles is a good idea
The prescient plan that she and Sen. Portman support will help fund infrastructure, will plug a loophole and will initially serve as a levy on wealth.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2021
Maine Voices: Landmark new Maine law more fairly allocates products’ real costs
Gov. Mills should sign L.D. 1541, so towns and cities won’t have to keep picking up the tab for product disposal and recycling.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2021
Biden orders review of U.S. supply chains for vital goods
The president aims to boost manufacturing jobs by strengthening the domestic supply of advanced batteries, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals and semiconductors.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2021
Waterville truck body manufacturer holds hiring event in search of 50 new employees
Duramag, formerly known as F3 MFG, is looking to hire 50 people in order to keep up with the company's growth.
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