Anyone driving in Maine can see, and feel, the impact where the rubber meets the road. Communities across the state are in desperate need of roadwork. Governor John Baldacci would like the people of Maine to invest $28 million for highway projects, which is projected to support 750 construction jobs. The money would pay for about 14 miles of highway reconstruction and 31 miles of paving across the state.

It’s part of a proposed bond package that includes a total of $62 million for highway, port and rail projects, and $17 million for environmental and energy needs.

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MaineHousing has lowered its mortgage interest rates to help eligible first- time home buyers take advantage of the federal tax credit that is scheduled to expire on April 30.

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Governor John E. Baldacci today presented his priorities for restoring $78.7 million in cuts original proposed to close a budget gap created by the global recession and declining State revenues.

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Today, Representatives Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree praised the U.S. Department of Labor’s announcement that the State of Maine will receive a $2,497,927 National Emergency Grant (NEG) to serve an additional 400 workers affected by the closure of Naval Air Station Brunswick.

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The Maine Economic Growth Council released its 2010 Measures of Growth in Focus annual economic report today.

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In a State House ceremony today with many of Maine’s Native American Tribal leaders present, Governor John E. Baldacci today signed an Executive Order to encourage effective communications between the State of Maine and Maine Tribes.

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Maine will receive $14 million in Recovery Act funds to revitalize Maine ports. Released as Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants, the $14 million will support Maine’s ‘Three-Port Strategy.’

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On February 12, 2010, the City of Waterville, the Town of Winslow, and Sustain Mid-Maine (SMM) were awarded a $170,000 grant from the State of Maine Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant program to implement a two-year residential and industrial energy saving plan.

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Join Sean Mencher and His Rhythm Kings, Lady Lamb the BeeKeeper, Peter Alexander, and other great local musicians and bands on Sunday evening February 21 for a Concert at First Parish Unitarian Meeting House in Downtown Portland to benefit the people of Haiti.

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With seventy six percent of towns reporting, 2,612 Democrats have caucused, as Mainers braved the subzero wind chills to attend their local meetings. The higher than expected turnout demonstrates Democrat’s commitment to organizing at the local level.

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