About two-thirds of the state has slid to a warmer half zone since that last edition in 2012, according to the USDA. As the climate has changed, so have farming plans in Maine.
The Maine Technology Institute has awarded $33,100 in funding that's intended to advance new products and process development at seven companies across the state.
Renovations of the 14,000-square-foot Hathorn Block, located on the corner of Main and Front streets in Richmond, are aimed for up-to-date use as a mix of commercial and residential spaces.
USDA Rural Development is awarding nearly $120,000 to 13 Maine businesses for clean energy projects that include solar power systems, variable-frequency ventilation fans and geothermal heat pumps.