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Calais electric utility gets $14.5M federal loan for upgrades

Inflation could have an impact on the size of planned expenditures for upgrades and maintenance on transmission and substation infrastructure in the years ahead.

From climate resilience to affordable housing, $304K grant to help 10 rural communities

Ten communities have enrolled in GrowSmart's Building Community Strength program: Calais, Danforth, Enfield, Houlton, Machias, Mexico, Presque Isle, Roque Bluffs, Skowhegan and Winn. 

Calais border facility to get $3.8M revamp

A New York- and Los Angeles-based architectural and design firm with international chops has won the contract to revamp the land port of entry at Calais Ferry Point in Washington County.
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Maine Community College System ends vaccine mandate

The policy change covers Maine’s seven community colleges and about 25,000 students.

🔒2023 Forecast: Discount retailer Marden’s staying nimble

Like many retailers, Marden’s has worked diligently on hiring over the past year. The hiring needs are different from location to location, but the company plans on keeping its goal of finding the right people to join its team.

Tourism in Maine’s national park, sites creates $770M in economic impact

Maine's federal recreation areas, including Acadia National Park, had more than 4.1 million visitors last year. Hotel and restaurant spending were the largest contributors.

Bill in Congress would create Downeast Maine National Heritage Area

The bill, supported by Maine's delegation, would open the door for federal funding and could boost tourism in two rural Maine counties.
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Five land ports of entry in Maine will modernize with $150M in new federal funds

The five land ports in Maine are among 26 nationwide that are receiving federal funds for new facilities and infrastructure. On average, the country's land ports are nearly 40 years old.

Canadian traffic to Maine has surged 40% since travel restrictions were lifted

New data shows the number of people entering Maine from Canada increased 40% after the U.S. ban on nonessential visits was lifted. But travel levels are still a far cry from what they were before the pandemic.
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