Federal funding restored to UMaine program to support Maine workers

Federal funds restored to program that helps Maine’s blue-collar workers

Federal funds have been restored to a program that helps Maine’s blue-collar workers. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced Wednesday the restoration of the AgrAbility funding. “The Maine AgrAbility program has helped hundreds of workers across our state prevent serious injuries by providing training and technical assistance that help make high-risk jobs safer,”

UMaine scales back offshore wind turbine testing after federal cuts

A division of the U.S. Department of Energy focused on advanced research initiatives suspended $3.3 million in funding for the project in April.

Worker safety program for Maine’s heritage industries gets funding restored

Maine AgrAbility, part of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has regained access to nearly $200,000 in federal funding that was abruptly frozen last month.

Federal funding restored for Maine AgrAbility after two-month pause

Maine AgrAbility serves more than 1,600 workers annually statewide, helping reduce injuries in physically demanding jobs, UMaine officials said.

Federal funding restored to UMaine program to support Maine workers

The money will help provide supports and services to more than 1,600 workers in the state

Federal funding for Maine AgrAbility program restored

AgrAbility is a national program that provides education and technical assistance to farmers and other natural resource workers.