Kaitlyn Budion

1 week ago | bangordailynews.com | Kaitlyn Budion

The fate of the former Androscoggin Mill in Jay is uncertain once again, as the new owner contends with the impact of tariffs. Godfrey Forest Products has started demolition on the site to build a new facility to manufacture oriented strand board — a material similar to plywood, owner John Godfrey said. But he said the facility will require equipment from Europe and electrical components from China — and even domestic machinery is affected by the rising costs from tariffs on steel.

1 week ago | mainepublic.org | Kaitlyn Budion

The fate of the former Androscoggin Mill in Jay is uncertain once again, as the new owner contends with the impact of tariffs. Godfrey Forest Products has started demolition on the site to build a new facility to manufacture oriented strand board — a material similar to plywood, said owner John Godfrey. But he said the facility will require equipment from Europe and electrical components from China — and even domestic machinery is affected by the rising costs from tariffs on steel.

2 weeks ago | mainepublic.org | Kaitlyn Budion

Governor Janet Mills is urging Congress to resist proposed cuts to funding for free school meal programs. Maine was among the first states in the country to fully fund universal free school meals in 2021. Mills said today, more than 100,000 children in the state eat school meals every day. "School meals are for everybody," she said. "It shouldn't be a partisan issue. It shouldn't be a DOGE issue.

2 weeks ago | bangordailynews.com | Kaitlyn Budion

Maine industries from forestry to retail could be affected by global tariffs. So Patrick Woodcock, president of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, said the 90-day pause on most tariffs is welcome news. Woodcock said tariffs could be used to lower barriers with some countries that are not as open to U.S. products. But he is concerned about the implications for bedrock trade partners, especially Canada, which is particularly important for Maine businesses.

2 weeks ago | mainepublic.org | Kaitlyn Budion

Maine industries from forestry to retail could be affected by global tariffs. So Patrick Woodcock, of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, said the 90-day pause on most tariffs is welcome news. Woodcock said tariffs could be used to lower barriers with some countries that are not as open to U.S. products. But he is concerned about the implications for bedrock trade partners, especially Canada, which is particularly important for Maine businesses.