Kennebec County

The former Augusta Mental Health Institute, known as the Stone Building, is undergoing an extensive rehabilitation, after nearly two decades of vacancy.

The Maine State Chamber of Commerce will delve into the Middle East conflict's wider impact the cost of heating oil, natural gas and electricity.

Bill Burke, former chairman of the Portland Sea Dogs, was named 2026 commencement speaker at Thomas College in Waterville.

Now in its fifth year, Dirigo Labs is a 16-week program aimed at helping companies with early traction and growth potential reach the next level.

“There is simply no ability for hospitals to absorb a $1.2 billion cut in 2028,” said one industry leader. A union advocate said the bill “takes a modest but important step” to address rising health care costs.

Wild blueberry production declined substantially in 2025, due to a wet spring followed by drought. The potato and apple industries face similar pressures.

The program is designed to provide hands-on learning, skill-building and real-world exploration of STEM and outdoor leadership.

Allison Cooley previously served as chief development officer at Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Natick and at the Longy School of Music an affiliate of Bard College in Cambridge, Mass.

A study released by the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast values Maine's logging industry at $534 million.

Programs are designed for employees at all levels, including new managers, experienced supervisors, senior leaders and specialized functional teams.