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EMDC welcomes Lajoie to Workforce Team

Eastern Maine Development Corp.

Committee assignments for the 132nd Maine Senate announced

AUGUSTA — On Dec.

Forestry experts warn spruce budworm could do millions in damage to Maine forests

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Some 250,000 acres of Maine fir trees are at risk of defoliation from a moth that could cause millions of dollars of harm to the state’s economy if ignored, forestry experts said during a webinar Wednesday.

The new Maine Legislature is finally changing how it operates

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Democrats and Republicans said they are confident in the prospects of changing how the Maine Legislature operates in order to crack down on vague placeholder bills, prolonged meetings and other State House norms that have hindered public participation.

Former EMDC director dies at 74

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Michael Aube, a former Bangor city councilor and director of the Eastern Maine Development Corporation, died on Nov.

Red Cross holiday decorating safety steps

PORTLAND — The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together.

Gov. Mills announces applications for second round of storm relief funding for small businesses

AUGUSTA – Gov.

Maine gets $5.7M in federal funding to expand internet access

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has been awarded $5.

UMaine research study on food insecurity, protein intake seeks participants 60 years and older

Adults 60 years and older who attend the group lunches at the Community Cafes in Calais and Milo are invited to participate in a University of Maine research project on the relationship between protein intake and food insecurity among people living in rural Maine.

New rules for solar development make companies pay to put panels on certain farmland

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine has adjusted its potential rules for the development of solar arrays on valuable farmland, and is now taking public comments on a second draft.

SAD 41 revising social worker vacancy into counselor position

MILO — The current near $11.

Penquis awarded planning grant for Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative

BANGOR – The Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services has granted $150,000 in funding to support Penquis’ Maine Highlands Economic Development Initiative.

Maine withdraws proposal to shorten grouse season

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has withdrawn its proposal to suspend grouse hunting during the September week of the state’s annual moose hunt after public outcry against it.

Recount confirms Jared Golden’s Maine 2nd District victory over Austin Theriault

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Rep.

Grant opportunities could help bring down $6.9M emergency radio system cost

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Last month Piscataquis County officials heard an update from consultant Normand Boucher of Communications Design Consulting Group of Barrington, New Hampshire on the emergency radio system project.

Brownville’s ISO Public Protection Classification to be upgraded from a Class 5 to a Class 4 rating

BROWNVILLE — This past March, the Insurance Services Office completed an evaluation of the structural fire suppression system delivery provided in the town of Brownville.

Hand recount to begin in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race

By Kevin Miller, Maine Public Later Monday, state elections officials will begin a hand recount of the more than 400,000 ballots cast in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays returns this weekend

Piscataquis Hometown Holidays is an event families eagerly anticipate each year.

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