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Recent News

University of New England Bond- Notice of Intent.

FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE REVENUE OBLIGATION SECURITIES Notice is hereby given that the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) intends to issue Revenue Obligation Securities (the “Securities”) pursuant to the Finance Authority of Maine Act (Chapter 110 of Title 10 of the Maine Revised Statutes, as amended) and has issued its […]

Notice of Intent- Go Lab.

FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINENOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE Notice is hereby given that the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME), intends to issue Revenue Obligation Securities pursuant to the Finance Authority of Maine Act, Title 10, Chapter 110 of the Maine Revised Statutes, as amended, and a Certificate of Approval to be issued by FAME, which […]

Notice of Public Hearing- UNE.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Treasury Regulations promulgated with respect thereto (collectively the “Code”) and 10 MRSA §1043, that the Finance Authority of Maine (the “Authority”) will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, […]

Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Title 10, §1043 of the Maine Revised Statutes and 26 USCA §147(f), the Finance Authority of Maine (the “Authority”) will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on April 28, 2025, at 5 Community Drive, Augusta, Maine on an application for a Certificate of Approval for issuance of Revenue […]

FAME Approves Financing For EME Biofuels, LLC

AUGUSTA — At their March 20, 2025 meeting, the board of directors of the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) approved state new markets tax credit financing to benefit EME Biofuels, LLC., a subsidiary of Castlerock Biofuels, LLC. The company plans to operate a renewable fuel oil facility at One North, the industrial park located at the former Great Northern Paper mill site in Millinocket. FAME also approved tax-exempt bond financing up to $160 million for the project.

FAME Launches Design Your Dream Money Contest to Celebrate Financial Literacy Month

April 1, 2025 – Augusta – Maine has room for growth when it comes to K-12 financial education. Currently, only 15.2% of Maine high school students are required to complete a personal finance course prior to graduation. As a result, many students leave high school unable to successfully manage their money and make informed financial decisions, impacting their ability to pursue training and education after high school. To help raise awareness of the importance of teaching financial skills as early as elementary school, the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) has launched it’s first-ever Design Your Dream Money Contest.

Maine Student Loan Bond 2025 Notice of TEFRA Hearing

Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD REGARDING A PLAN OF FINANCE FOR PROPOSED TAX‑EXEMPT BOND ISSUANCES BY THE FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE TO FINANCE ELIGIBLE STUDENT LOANS. The Finance Authority of Maine (the “Authority”) proposes to issue up to $50,000,000.00 in aggregate principal amount of its Student Loan […]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

The members of the Board of the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) will hold a special emergency meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The location of the meeting is at the Authority’s offices at 5 Community Drive, Augusta, Maine, as well as on conference call/ Zoom. Conference call/Zoom participation is preferred for […]

FAME Education Loan and Loan Repayment Program Applications Open for 2025 

Applications are now being accepted for state education loan and loan repayment programs administered by the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME).  FAME helps to create the workforce of the future by increasing the number of Maine residents with credentials of value. We do so in a variety of ways, including by providing various student financial […]

FAME’s “Invest in ME Reads” Program Marks Five Years of Empowering Families with Financial Education

FAME is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Invest in ME Reads Program, which will impact 84,000 students in over 300 schools across Maine by providing free books and financial wellness resources. To kick off the anniversary celebration, FAME hosted a special event for second graders at Sylvio J. Gilbert Elementary School in Augusta on January 28th, bringing together well-known Portland Sea Dogs Director of Broadcasting Emma Tiedemann and Portland Sea Dogs mascot, Slugger.

EME Biofuels – Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Title 10, §1043 of the Maine Revised Statutes and 26 USCA §147(f), the Finance Authority of Maine (the “Authority”) will hold a public hearing at 10:30 AM on January 22, 2025, at 5 Community Drive, Augusta, Maine on an application for a Certificate of Approval for issuance of Revenue […]

FAME Celebrates Partnerships And Success Stories at Showcase Maine Event

AUGUSTA — The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) celebrated business and education success stories and partnerships at its annual meeting and awards event, Showcase Maine, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at South Portland’s Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks. Showcase Maine is FAME’s annual celebration of successful partnerships with Maine’s business, lending, governmental, and higher education communities. The […]

EME Biofuel Bond Public Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Title 10, §1043 of the Maine Revised Statutes and 26 USCA §147(f), the Finance Authority of Maine (the “Authority”) will hold a public hearing at 10:30 AM on December 4, 2024, at 5 Community Drive, Augusta, Maine on an application for a Certificate of Approval for issuance of Revenue […]

Fame Approves Financing for Vertical Harvest, L3C

AUGUSTA — At their October 17, 2024 meeting held in Bangor, the board of directors of the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) approved financing for Vertical Harvest, L3C, a company planning to operate a vertical hydroponic greenhouse in downtown Westbrook.  FAME approved a $500,000 FAME Direct Loan to help finalize the construction of the company’s nearly complete facility in […]

Casella Waste Systems- Notice of Intent

Notice is hereby given that the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) intends to issue Revenue Obligation Securities (the “Securities”) pursuant to the Finance Authority of Maine Act (Chapter 110 of Title 10 of the Maine Revised Statutes, as amended) and has issued its Certificate of Approval for the Project to be financed with proceeds of […]

In Memoriam: Scott A. Weber

FAME joins our community in mourning the loss of Scott Weber, our Senior Credit and Risk Officer, our colleague, and our friend. His tenure at the company spanned over 18 years, during which his dedication to helping the people of Maine achieve their business and educational aspirations was unwavering. Scott’s expertise in financial matters was […]

Notice of Public Hearing

The Finance Authority of Maine (the “Authority”) is empowered under the Finance Authority of Maine Act, Chapter 110 of Title 10 of the Maine Revised Statutes, as amended, to issue its Revenue Obligation Securities, the interest on which may be exempt from federal income taxation, to assist in financing and refinancing projects for the purpose […]

Notice of Public Hearing

Pursuant to 10 MRS §1063, the Finance Authority of Maine (the “Authority”) will hold a public hearing on October 25, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at 2 Portland Fish Pier (Marine Trade Center), Suite 204, Portland, Maine, on an application for an amended Certificate of Approval to be issued with respect to issuance by the Town […]

FAME’s College Access Team Honored by Maine Development Foundation

AUGUSTA — At their annual meeting and awards celebration held at Lewiston’s Franco Center on September 13, 2024, the Maine Development Foundation (MDF) presented the Finance Authority of Maine’s (FAME’s) College Access and Financial Education (CAFE) Team with their Champion of Education and Workforce Development Award. MDF’s awards this year recognize individuals, businesses, and community groups […]

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