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Maine DOT plans ADA-compliant upgrades in Auburn, Lewiston, and Sanford

By Pine State News | Mar 25, 2025

The Maine Department of Transportation is undertaking a project to upgrade crosswalk landings, sidewalk ramps, and curbs in the cities of Auburn, Lewiston, and Sanford.

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1 H-1B petition filed by Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry in Maine in 2024

By Pine State News | Mar 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry based in Maine submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Route 1 reconstruction project in Camden resumes with $9.3 million contract

By Pine State News | Mar 24, 2025

The Maine Department of Transportation, in collaboration with its contracting partners, is set to continue its work on the Great Brook Bridge culvert replacement and Route 1 rehabilitation project in Camden.

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Jared Golden advocates for museum designation and calls for accountability

By Pine State News | Mar 24, 2025

Congressman Jared Golden addresses key issues through social media posts dated March 24, 2025.

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Lane closure scheduled on Broadway in Bangor for bridge replacement project

By Pine State News | Mar 22, 2025

The Maine Department of Transportation has announced a lane closure on Broadway in Bangor, where it intersects with I-95.

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Roundabout construction set for Routes 2 and 7 in Newport

By Pine State News | Mar 22, 2025

The Maine Department of Transportation is set to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Routes 2 and 7 in Newport.

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Southbound I-95 closure planned in Pittsfield for maintenance work

By Pine State News | Mar 20, 2025

The Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced a temporary closure of the southbound side of I-95 near Mile Marker 152 in Pittsfield.

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College Road in Lewiston closed for emergency repairs due to sinkhole

By Pine State News | Mar 20, 2025

The Maine Department of Transportation has announced an emergency closure of College Road in Lewiston due to a sinkhole caused by a culvert failure.

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Jared Golden highlights tariffs' impact on jobs and industry

By Pine State News | Mar 19, 2025

Congressman Jared Golden discusses key policy areas including trade tariffs, family planning rights, and postal service reforms in recent social media posts dated March 17-19, 2025

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Maine hosts successful agriculture policy day focusing on youth leadership

By Pine State News | Mar 19, 2025

Young agricultural leaders from across Maine recently convened at the State House for Agriculture Policy Day, a significant event within the Year of Youth in Agriculture initiative.

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Individual income tax puts $607 million into Maine's revenue in Q4, 2023

By Pine State News | Mar 18, 2025

Individual income taxes in Maine reached $607 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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11 basketball players from Maine to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Pine State News | Mar 18, 2025

Harpswell has the most players of any city representing Maine in the tournament.

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Maine has 12 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Pine State News | Mar 17, 2025

Portland has the most players of any city representing Maine in the tournament.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Public Administration industry file 1 petition in Maine throughout 2024

By Pine State News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Public Administration industry located in Maine, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Maine proposes higher income tax and new data privacy act

By Pine State News | Mar 17, 2025

Advocates in Maine are pushing for legislation that seeks to amend the state's tax laws and enhance privacy protections.

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Governor Mills announces events for Maine Agriculture Week

By Pine State News | Mar 17, 2025

Governor Janet Mills has declared March 17-23, 2025, as Maine Agriculture Week to honor the state's agricultural community.

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Jared Golden discusses court ruling on federal workers' reinstatement

By Pine State News | Mar 14, 2025

Congressman Jared Golden recently commented on key issues via social media posts dated March 13-14, 2025.

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Jared Golden addresses political tactics and local tribe advocacy

By Pine State News | Mar 13, 2025

Congressman Jared Golden critiques Democratic political tactics while reaffirming support for Maine's tribes.

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In 2022, Maine ranks eighth among U.S. states with 22.7% transfer dependency

By Pine State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 22.7% of income in Maine—ranking it the eighth most dependent among U.S. states.

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Maine ranks fifth highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $13,779 in 2022

By Pine State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Maine received an average of $13,779 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth highest in the nation.