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Eastern Maine Development Corp. will receive $500,000, Sunrise County Economic Council will receive $15,679 and the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments will get $12,884 for training, technical help and loan assistance in eight Maine counties.

Former Democratic Rep. Annie Graham is running against Republican David Reed for the open seat in District 105.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Stephen Buckley, who installs solar panels for Synergy Solar, is the type of unconventional worker the state of Maine is targeting to fill its workforce gap. The 32-year-old moved to Maine five years ago from California, where he was involved with gangs starting at age 13.

While the entire nation is struggling amid a worker shortage, Maine’s aging workforce presents unique challenges. Workers that may have previously been overlooked are now being sought out and trained to fill labor gaps.

Thomas College President Laurie Lachance is a firm believer in the transformative power of education.

This particular installation is being funded by a shared grant from the Maine Development Foundation. Local restaurant owner, Alex Gray added a matching contribution.

Sustainable space company chooses Maine town for new facility

The Mainebiz roundup of businesses and businesspeople that have been making changes in recent weeks. Check out our compilation of new hires, promotions, accomplishments and more.

The grant will help support Husson’s programs in integrated technology and the university’s new degree in extended reality. 

Grant will support programs and outreach from Husson’s new School of Technology and Innovation...