EU parliament eliminates tariffs on US lobster
Thanksgiving just got a little bit better for the Maine lobster industry.
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Maine marijuana retailers bring in more than $1M in first month of legal sales
Maine’s cannabis retailers brought in around $1.4 million and made 21,194 transitions during the first month of retail sales.
University of Maine to train military veterans in farming
The program is slated to begin in January and will focus on training in small-scale farming for market sales.
Lobster biz hopes for stability after tumultuous Trump era
Trump’s trade war with China led to a rocky few years for the industry, which is based mostly in Maine.
Surprise federal drug rule directs insurers to reveal what they pay for prescription drugs
It’s the departing Trump administration’s most ambitious effort to illuminate the complex, secret and lucrative system of prescription drug pricing.
Maine adds just 1,600 jobs in October in slow COVID-19 economy recovery
Maine’s unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in October, down from 6.1 percent in September and 7 percent in August.
Janet Mills’ economic recovery panel divided on 2 major issues as it faces December deadline
The 40-member committee needs 100 percent consensus on the wording of its report.
Janet Mills plans to create 1st floating offshore wind research farm in US
The Gulf of Maine has some of the highest sustained wind speeds in the world, which gives it great potential for generating clean energy and economic opportunity for Maine.
Maine officials walk fine line in enforcing state’s murky mask mandate
While other states have taken a heavier hand in issuing fines, Gov. Janet Mills is relying on businesses to follow her executive order for mask-wearing through education and voluntary compliance.
Tree farms expect good season as people look for joy during the pandemic
The great outdoors and the acres of trees to choose from may provide a diversion from coronavirus concerns as families participate in one of their holiday traditions.
Maine revenue better than expected for 3rd straight month, but unsustainable without new stimulus
Revenues were over budget last month by $78 million, or 27 percent, according to a recent report from Department of Administrative and Financial Services Commissioner Kristen Figueroa.
Janet Mills issues business curfew as coronavirus cases rise
The curfew in Maine is designed to limit extended gatherings at a time when many students and family members are returning to the state for the holidays.
Maine home sales continue steep rise in October
Statewide, 2,341 existing single-family homes sold last month, up almost 27 percent from the prior October.
Maine saw new jobless claims fall slightly last week
Mainers filed 2,550 claims for new jobless benefits or to reopen a jobless claim, according to the Maine Department of Labor.
Maple syrup and blueberry producers to get help from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing more than $500,000 to boost the specialty crop industry in the state.
Struggling fishermen and hungry Mainers have found a way to help each other through the pandemic
The move helps keep auction prices steady while also making hard-to-find, healthy protein available to folks who need it most.
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