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Dick Gleason, president of Gleason Media Services in Auburn, has been elected to the board of directors of the Alliance for Maine's Future, a statewide business advocacy and political organization.
VA to open 44 outpatient clinics
The Department of Veterans Affairs said Thursday it plans to open 44 new outpatient clinics in 21 states within the next 15 months, including one in the Lewiston-Auburn area.
New Clinic To Serve Central Maine Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to open 44 new outpatient clinics in 21 states within the next 15 months, including one in Maine's Lewiston-Auburn area.
Stimulus Payments: Have You Filed?
Rep. Michael Michaud represents Maine's 2nd District in the United States Senate.
Energy challenges critical to Maine
I am worried. Energy price increases continue with no reduction in sight. As the amount of daylight now starts to get shorter each day, the inevitable Maine winter awaits us more ominously than in the past, ...
Bangor: Health care top concern at American Legion convention
Maine's political leaders lauded the state's American Legion on Saturday, recognizing the organization's commitment to nation, community and fellow veterans.
Brewer: Celebration marks end of slavery
Local business leaders, politicians and the public gathered Thursday at the Underground Railroad statue to celebrate the holiday of Juneteenth, the memorial for the official end of slavery in America.
A stalemate in Congress over renewable tax energy credits and business incentives gives lawmakers time to improve the bill with a long-term fix to the alternative minimum tax and, more important, find ways to ...
Voters pick familiar faces in Maine congressional race
In each case, the voters nominated a candidate with state legislative experience and at least one try at a federal office.
Mainers tap candidates for Congress
Maine Democrats chose between Rep. Tom Allen and political newcomer Tom Ledue in Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary while both parties settled hard-fought races to set the stage for November's 1st congressional ...
Knox Center for Long Term Care Administrator Represents MHCA in Washington, DC
ROCKLAND : On June 4 and 5, Knox Center for Long Term Care Administrator Don Gross represented the Maine Health Care Association at a Congressional Briefing in Washington, DC.
Bill aimed at small-biz cybersecurity
"Lawmakers have introduced legislation to help protect small businesses from computer hackers and information security breaches.
House bill creates VA ombudsman's office
Citing the confusion veterans face when trying to arrange benefits, the House Veterans' Affairs Health Subcommittee passed a bill Thursday creating an ombudsman office within the Veterans Affairs Department .
Michaud seeks to fix trade pacts
Democratic Rep. Michael Michaud of Maine and Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio have introduced legislation requiring a review and renegotiation of existing trade agreements.
Democrats from around the state, and at least one from away, are gearing up for their annual state convention this weekend.
Baldacci: Millinocket mill 'a solvable problem'
That was Gov. John Baldacci's message as he toured Katahdin Paper Co. LLC's mill Friday.
Katahdin Paper closes paper mill in Millinocket, Maine
PORTLAND, Maine - Katahdin Paper Co. is closing its Millinocket paper mill because of record oil prices, putting about 208 people out of work, officials said Thursday.
Senators urge easing truck weight limits
Maine's two U.S. senators are proposing a two-year pilot program that would allow trucks carrying up to 100,000 pounds to travel on federal highways whenever diesel prices are $3.50 a gallon or more.
Stop Companies from Denying Wages & Benefits by Misclassifying Workers
The seven unions and six million members of Change to Win applaud Reps. Rob Andrews , Lynn Woolsey , Michael Michaud , and Education and Labor Committee Chairman George Miller , for introducing the Employee ...
Women, Work & Community's Nardone Honored by SBA...
Every year the U. S. Small Business Administration recognizes outstanding small business owners and business advocates for their personal achievements and contributions to our nation's economy.