Farmers, seasonal businesses worry as immigration crackdown ramps up
“There are a lot less local people that want to do [this work], so we have to have this program,” said the owner of an apple orchard. “Without it, we'll just be out of the industry. We go away.”
With court ruling, aquaculture farm set to move ahead in Jonesport
Opponents argue the fish farm’s wastewater would pollute Chandler Bay, and tried to appeal a permit. The state supreme court denied their request.
Across Maine, residents are attempting to purchase their mobile home parks. A new bill would sweeten the deal for sellers.
As the state grapples with a housing affordability crisis, advocates say housing cooperatives offer lower-income residents more stability.
Child care providers say the state is months behind in reimbursement payments. Lawmakers are investigating.
“When you have one kid, one spot, who's not being paid for essentially or not being paid for consistently, you can't pay your bills,” said one child care provider.
Maine is getting a new energy code, and it’s a stretch
Fuel savings and affordability collide in the attic.
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