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Each year thousands of Mainers are affected by it. You could be a victim yourself or a friend, neighbor or co-worker could be.The question is, will you stand up and speak out against it? I’m talking about domestic violence. Not only is this type of abuse devastating to the victim, but it is traumatic for families and entire communities.
The pellet boiler for City Hall was delivered today and installation has commenced (see photos below). As you know, this is our second pellet boiler; the first was installed at the public works garage in winter, 2010. Half of the cost of the City Hall pellet boiler was paid for by a $61,000 grant through the Wood to Energy grant from Maine Forest Service (ARRA funded). A study conducted in 2009 concluded that based on the purchase price, maintenance cost, and average heating oil comparative cost of $1.98/gallon, the City Hall pellet boiler would pay for itself in 16.8 years.
AUGUSTA – Attorney General William J. Schneider is warning churches and nonprofits about recent reports of calls from individuals claiming to need help with paying rent. "There are reports from [...]
“We need to bring job creators into the conversation,” he said. “Through industry partnership, they will have a say in identifying skill gaps in the workforce, prioritizing training initiatives and developing defined career ladders where workers can build on prior skills and new learning to advance in their jobs.” Eight local workforce areas are defined in the new plan, up from the four workforce areas currently in place now.
This information is for Gardiner residents interested in attending an upcoming caucus: Republican Caucus February 4th, 9:00 A.M. Farrington Elementary School 249 Eastern Avenue, Augusta Caucus Contact Person: Kim Pettengill [...]
Spectrum Generations is once again collaborating with AARP to offer tax preparation services at its community centers throughout Central Maine. This free service is open to any member of the community for support with personal income taxes now through mid-April. Appointments are required for all locations, and fill up fast. For those interested in scheduling an appointment, contact Spectrum Generations at 1-800-639-1553 or the community center closest to you.
A steady decline in Maine’s unemployment rate has led to Maine being removed from the federal designated list of “high unemployment states.” While the move represents more welcome news of an improving economy, the U.S. Department of Labor notified the state this week that long-term unemployed workers will no longer be eligible for up to 13 weeks federally-funded unemployment provided under the Extended Benefits (EB) program.
Governor Paul LePage will make an announcement regarding a domestic violence awareness initiative. Among those who will join the Governor for the announcement: Chief Justice Leigh Saufley, Attorney General William Schneider, Julia Colpitts of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, Donna Strickler of the Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center and many others.
Governor Paul LePage has introduced a bill that would encourage greater transparency of financial disclosures from public officials. This bill would improve the current disclosure requirements of Legislators and certain executive employees.In a recent report by The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, it was discovered that between 2003 and 2010 the state paid nearly $235 million to organizations that were run by state officials or their spouses.
Legacy Publishing Company expands and creates 125 new jobs AUGUSTA – Governor Paul LePage congratulated Legacy Publishing Company today at a ribbon cutting ceremony in Westbrook as the business announced [...]
Concerned that the insect is spreading Down East, the Maine Forest Service (MFS) staff will look for evidence of hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) on roadside hemlock trees particularly in the villages of Pretty Marsh and Seal Harbor, in the town of Mount Desert, according to MFS officials.
We urge you to visit the Foundation’s new website by clicking here. A camera has been placed in a bear den in northern Maine, providing 24/7 streaming of one of our radio collared bears, “Lugnut” who birthed two cubs on January 16. This is the first time a live streaming video has been placed in a wild Maine Black Bear den.
Maine state government’s credit rating is an important tool to attract jobs. Our credit score is a visible measurement of Maine’s fiscal and economic health. Businesses choose to invest their money in states where government can pay its bills, and taxes and regulations are fair and predictable. Otherwise, employers rightly fear that their companies and workers will likely pay higher taxes to fund unaffordable programs, or their public services will be cut.
Governor Paul LePage will congratulate and deliver remarks to Legacy Publishing Company at a ribbon cutting ceremony in Westbrook. The business will announce the expansion of a new customer engagement center. The new center is located a few minutes from their Westbrook Headquarters and employs 125 Mainers.
REMINDER: "Trouble Is my Business" on Stage at Portland Stage Company January 24th to February 19th
Jazz Pianist Robert Glasper to Perform at Bates College on February 9, 2012
Weekly Message from Governor Paul LePage for February 4th, 2012
Local Love Muscle Valentines Day Film Festival At Geno’s 2/14/12
The Bill Thibodeau Band at Next Generation Theatre Feb. 11, 2012
George Lopez, Classical Pianist to Perform at Jewett Hall Auditorium, Sunday, February 12, 2012.
February 2012 Deals, Events, News and all things Gritty!
Stop Dirty Tar Sands Oil from Coming Through Maine: Public Meeting Feb. 9, 2012