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Latest News

  • LePage Administration Celebrates Small Business Week; DECD Commissioner Gervais to Visit Several Small Businesses in 5 Counties (6/17/2013)
  • Western Maine Selected as Venue for Inaugural SCI Mountain Challenge in September (6/12/2013)
  • DECD Commissioner Welcomes Ecoshel President and Creation of 78 Jobs in Ashland (6/11/2013)
  • Maine Film Office’s Website Now Features Tool Allowing the Public to Submit Location Photos and Information (5/24/2013)

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