Legislative committee delays decision on MaineHousing accountability bill
AUGUSTA — The legislative Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development postponed a work session this afternoon regarding LD 1778, the bill that would bring additional accountability to the Maine State Housing Authority, because there were members of the committee absent and the language or wording of the bill was not yet ready for discussion, according the committee chair, Senator Chris Rector.
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By Stephan Burklin
New residential construction projects started at a slower rate than expected in February, indicating persistent slack in the housing market.
Privately-owned housing starts fell 22.5 percent below the January estimate to an seasonally adjusted rate of 479,000, the biggest decline since March 1984.
New building permits slumped 8.2 percent below the revised January rate [...]
New biomass rules could hamper growth in industry
By Stephan Burklin Maine Watchdog.org
A recently released study claims that new regulations on the biomass industry may hinder renewable energy development and jeopardize U.S. energy policies.
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After only six days on the job, and his first night up as a server, waiter in Maine gets First Family's table.
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