IN ISSUE 25- Maine is golden

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March 21st, 2010 · Filed under: Issue 25 · No Comments

Maine is Golden
Maine is Golden


POTENTIAL JOB GROWTH—

• An exclusive interview with Gov. John Baldacci about initiatives that will come from his jobs summit to assist job growth

• The Maine Industrial Grant Program awards $8.9 million for energy-efficacy improvements, creating close to 1,000 jobs

• Proposed bond package could add 2,000 jobs immediately

• Maine’s ‘quality of place’ will grow jobs

• The Downeaster receives funds to extend service in Maine

• Maine’s ‘Three Port’ economic strategy receives funds


EDITORIAL—

• Maine is golden — as people work together for the common goal of energy independence

ON GREEN ENERGY:

• Offshore wind gets a boost from Obama with the Atlantic Wind Consortium

• $3,000 in energy-efficiency rebates for all Maine homeowners

• The Maine Industrial Grant Program awards $8.9 million for energy-efficacy improvements

• The biomass and biofuel industry will receive $150 million

• The Energy Efficiency Trust Agency; a one-stop shop in energy efficiency

• Community-wind projects in Maine, interview with Sue Jones


MORE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS—

• Exclusive interview with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree – she’s fighting for Maine

Governor John Baldacci
Governor John Baldacci
• Exclusive interview with Gov. Baldacci about his new education initiatives

HEALTH CARE PROGRESSES—

• Preventative care at KeepMEWell.org

• Maine receives funding for child obesity

• Broadband, and training funds healthcare professionals

COMMUNITY NEWS—

• Barrels community market of Waterville

• MaineHousing lowers interest rate to encourage first-time homebuyers

All photography in this issue by Ramona du Houx unless indicated

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