Maine News
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Aggregated Maine News Articles
- Afghan Vet Leads Explosive Growth At Maine Technology Company, And He's No Longer Being Shot At
Tilson, a Maine-based technology company, is growing at a terrific pace as the CEO, an Afghan veteran who set up communications networks for the U.S. Army, increases revenue by 10 times in 10 years.
By Daniel D'ambrosio, Contributor. Forbes. Tue, 20 Aug 2019 01:19:00 +0000. - King, senators want to crack down on cellphone fraud
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Maine's independent senator is among a group of lawmakers calling on the Federal Communications Commission's chairman to do more to combat cellphone fraud. Sen. ...
Washington Times. Mon, 19 Aug 2019 06:11:20 -0400. - Actor Vauxhall Jermaine finds foster mum after Twitter appeal
Vauxhall Jermaine used Twitter to track down a woman who took care of him in the 1980s.
BBC News. Sun, 18 Aug 2019 14:11:36 GMT. - A 'catastrophic' trend in Maine: A shortage of caregivers
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine – Janet Flaherty got an alarming call last October from the agency tasked with coordinating in-home care for her 82-year-old mother. It could no longer send her mom’s home caretaker. ...
Washington Post. Boston Globe. Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:22:45 +0000. - Maine finds homes several hundreds of African asylum seekers
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A frantic scramble has produced homes for most of the hundreds of African asylum seekers whose arrival flooded shelters in Maine's largest city. ...
Washington Times. Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:20:53 -0400. - Chinese Tariffs' Devastating Impact on Lobster Exports
In July, 2018, China imposed tariffs on many American goods and products, including its highly coveted Maine lobsters. ...
Voice of America. Wed, 14 Aug 2019 04:34:58 -0400. - 2 men found shot to death in a pickup truck in far northern Maine
The victims were identified as Roger Ellis, 51, and Allen Curtis, 25, both of Castle Hill.
Associated Press. Boston Globe. Tue, 13 Aug 2019 22:46:06 +0000. - 12-acre private island where a 17th century English adventurer first landed could be yours for $1.3m
Stunning images show the lush-green island from above surrounded by turquoise waters as well as the cove where George Weymouth would have landed as he explored the coast of Maine in 1605.
Daily Mail. Mon, 12 Aug 2019 19:12:28 GMT. - Gwent Police warn people mocking wanted Jermaine Taylor's hair
There have been nearly 90,000 comments since Gwent Police posted Jermaine Taylor's picture.
BBC News. Mon, 12 Aug 2019 13:17:40 GMT. - Boston Celtics' Investment In Red Claws Is The Latest Win For The Surging G League
The Boston Celtics' plan to fully acquire the Maine Red Claws is the latest example of the NBA's interest in long-term investment in the G League.
By Jeff Feld, Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 26 Jul 2019 18:33:48 +0000.
Maine Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Maine as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 1,331,479 | 0.15 |
| July 1, 2015 | 1,329,453 | -0.10 |
| July 1, 2014 | 1,330,719 | 0.12 |
| July 1, 2013 | 1,329,076 | 0.01 |
| July 1, 2012 | 1,328,895 | 0.05 |
| July 1, 2011 | 1,328,231 | 0.04 |
| July 1, 2010 | 1,327,730 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Maine was 1,328,361.
In 2008, the estimated population of Maine was 1,316,456, whereas
in 2006, the population of Maine was about 1,313,355.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Maine's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Maine web page. For maps of Maine,
visit this Maine Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Augusta, Maine.
Maine newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
Maine library names, descriptions, and
website links are listed on this page.
More information about Maine
can be found here.