Jonesport and Beals Local Economy Project Publishes Report

Jonesport and Beals Local Economy Project Publishes Report

Like many small, rural communities in Maine, the communities of Jonesport and Beals are in need of accurate local-level data and information to help guide local decision-making. However, many widely used data sources are either inaccurate or unavailable at the local...

Washington County has second highest gender pay gap in state 

Washington County has second highest gender pay gap in state 

by Lura Jackson,  The Quoddy Tides (originally published August 9, 2024 ) Earning a living in a rural county is not easy regardless of what state you're in, but if you're in Maine and you're a woman it's even harder still. Washington County has the second highest...

FFD Celebrates 2024 Graduates!

FFD Celebrates 2024 Graduates!

FFD is a two-generation college program designed for parents and their children. It’s unique because parents enroll in college, taking classes with a peer cohort and receiving guidance from a dedicated coach.

$541,000 for SCEC Secured by Senator Collins

$541,000 for SCEC Secured by Senator Collins

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $541,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Financial Services and...

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