Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public, Author at Bangor Daily News

UMaine System graduate student workers launch unionization effort

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

Organizers said that a union would help workers address existing issues around wages and health benefits, and give them more of a voice.

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Maine nonprofit gets $10 million from feds to help get more local food on school lunch trays

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

Bates union election votes could be counted by the end of the week

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

The Bates employees cast their ballots in the union election in January 2022, but they've remained sealed amid challenges from the college.

Bates union organizers call for count of ballots sealed for more than a year

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public March 19, 2023March 19, 2023

Unity College is changing its name.

Unity College is changing its name

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

Old Town-based RSU 34 is projected to lose more than $250,000 in state subsidy because of rising property values.

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Spiking home prices are creating school budget challenges for Maine communities

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public February 27, 2023February 27, 2023

Recent surveys of Scarborough residents show they feel development has moved too quickly.

Scarborough looks to slow housing projects amid development surge

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

The Katahdin Salmon facility would produce 5,000 metric tons of salmon a year.

Salmon farm proposed at former Millinocket paper mill site

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public February 19, 2023February 19, 2023

Portland approves new zoning for Northeastern University campus at former B&M factory

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

Eviction filings in Maine jumped more than 25 percent last year

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

Mainers harvested 1.8B pounds of potatoes in 2022

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public January 16, 2023January 17, 2023

Paris votes to oust school board members over gender identity policy

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public January 11, 2023January 12, 2023

Among those expected to perform at the Mills inauguration are Maine Poet Laureate Julia Bouwsma and former U.S. Poet Laureate Richard Blanco.

Maine poetry and music will be featured at Janet Mills’ 2nd inauguration

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

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Mainers without enough food jumped by more than 40 percent over the past year, report finds

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public December 30, 2022December 30, 2022

Workers at the Woodland Pulp mill reach a deal, averting strike

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public December 28, 2022December 29, 2022

Workers will decide whether to reject Woodland Pulp's offer and go on strike.

Woodland Pulp millworkers will vote whether to strike this week

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

Those changes would allow the Roux Institute to proceed with construction for its future campus.

Portland officials recommend zoning changes for Roux Institute

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public November 24, 2022November 24, 2022

The town will pay $3.8 million for the land near Maquoit Bay, where developers considered building a large apartment complex.

Brunswick is buying nearly 300 acres to protect Maquoit Bay

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

Whole Foods will resume buying Maine lobster when the fishery regains its sustainability certificate or loses its red-listing.

Whole Foods will stop buying Maine lobster

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

Baileyville millworkers call for higher wages to keep up with inflation

by Robbie Feinberg, Maine Public November 18, 2022November 20, 2022