The bill, introduced by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, would tackle the state's child care shortage by increasing monthly stipends for child care workers and relax the income limits for families to apply for a state child care subsidy.
A proposal from Senate President Troy Jackson would double the current wage stipend for child care providers to $400 a month and expand the number of Maine families who may be eligible for child care subsidies.
With over 85 established aerospace companies and a polar orbit geographical advantage, Maine has hard and soft assets to launch a new space industry hub, particularly as it relates to small rocket and nanosatellite markets.
Judith Borelli has been chosen to receive the Heart of South Portland award, one of the highest honors given by South Portland Business & Economic Development. Other recipients include a metal fabrication shop, a cannabis grower and a business that offers coffee, wine and e-bikes.
If you sit on any high school bleacher in the country, whether it's in Maine, California or Texas, there's a 50/50 chance it was made by one of the nation's largest seating manufacturers, which happens to be located in North Berwick.