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Washington County has second highest gender pay gap in state 

Washington County has second highest gender pay gap in state 

by Ashley Dhakal | Aug 15, 2024 | In the News

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...
New Membership Options at MSBB

New Membership Options at MSBB

by Ashley Dhakal | Jun 20, 2024 | Business Resources, In the News, Press Releases

New Membership Level Launched! Introducing the Corporate Level Floating Membership 24/7 open co-working access with 3 passes for your organization, to be used at your discretion. Corporate Members receive free/reduced cost access to events and professional development...
FishAbility, a Working Waterfront Resource

FishAbility, a Working Waterfront Resource

by Ashley Dhakal | May 31, 2024 | Business Resources, In the News, Working Waterfront

by Amanda Smith, Coastal Opportunities Advisor at MaineStreet Business Building The majority of working waterfront folks that I know envision working in their careers for the rest of their lives. Due to much of this work being physically demanding and repetitive, it’s...
$541,000 for SCEC Secured by Senator Collins

$541,000 for SCEC Secured by Senator Collins

by Ashley Dhakal | Mar 27, 2024 | In the News, Press Releases

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...
SCEC’s Executive Director Attends White House Convening

SCEC’s Executive Director Attends White House Convening

by Ashley Dhakal | Mar 14, 2024 | In the News, Press Releases

WASHINGTON D.C. – A group of Maine-based organizations and community leaders are participating in a White House convening to share the progress Maine has made leveraging federal investment in our communities, addressing climate change and building a renewable energy...
Scholarships available for Washington County students

Scholarships available for Washington County students

by Ashley Dhakal | Mar 12, 2024 | In the News

The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) is accepting applications for four scholarships that support Washington County students. The Kingsley Brown Educational Fund provides scholarship support for graduate school to graduates of Washington County high schools....
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