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Golden backs bill that would ease border-protection costs in Eastport

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is lending his support to legislation aimed at preventing federal Customs and Border Protection from forcing local ports, including Eastport, to shoulder additional costs and responsibilities.

Financial services new hires & promotions roundup

Here's the latest staff announcements from Atlantic Federal Credit Union, Maine Savings Federal Credit Union and Machias Savings Bank.

For SCORE award winners, ‘easy’ was not the chosen path

At the annual SCORE awards luncheon in Freeport, award winners detailed the arduous journeys sometimes taken by small business owners.

A guide to Career and Technical Education in Maine

Training an educated workforce is key to developing a successful and productive community and economy. CTE, through...
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Former Coast Guard housing in Jonesport is up for auction

The Coast Guard’s stations in Jonesport and Eastport are considered two of the more remote sites for the nation’s maritime armed service.

UMaine Machias unveils newly renovated Reynolds Gymnasium 

The renovation included a new hardwood floor, bleachers and sound system and upgraded scoreboards. The replaced flooring and bleachers dated back 55 years.

Maine banks ‘bank’ on New Hampshire’s market opportunities and a similar culture

A number of Maine-based banks have been expanding into New Hampshire in recent years. The goal is to broaden markets and serve existing New Hampshire customers, while remaining close to the Maine base.

Jonesport land-based fish farm set to move forward after winning appeal

The construction timeline, originally planned to break ground in 2023, will be determined by current economic and financial conditions, which the company is assessing.
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Downeast Institute’s capital campaign underway to build affordable housing

The marine research laboratory, in the Washington County town of Beals, launched the public phase of a campaign to raise $4 million in support of the institute’s housing, operations and other capital priorities.

Machias Savings plans first foray into Granite State

Plans for the Manchester, N.H., branch have been notified to the Maine Bureau of Financial institutions.
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