With the unsightly title loan company taking up a prominent location and the Artist & Craftsman Supply store moving, some are concerned about the direction of the neighborhood. Others believe it’s a blip.
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What Maine’s back-to-school sales tell us about holiday spending
New state data shows people were willing to spend a little more money this fall, but some shoppers still plan on cutting costs for the holidays.
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New Portland restaurants are leaning into nostalgia | Column
Familiar food and a timeless look are trending.
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Here’s what Mainers can do to get the most out of their groceries
Use our best kitchen and shopping tips to help save you money and prevent food waste.
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Maine’s border towns feel decline in Canadian visitors: ‘Half our community is gone’
Border crossings were down nearly 30% in August compared to last year. In spots like Calais and Houlton, the difference is palpable.
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Rising inflation strains Americans and affects rent, minimum wage in Maine
Inflation rose last month as the price of gas, groceries, and airfares jumped, while a measure of layoffs also increased, putting the Federal Reserve in a tough spot as it prepares to cut rates at its meeting next week despite persistent price pressures.
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Is Maine approaching, or already in, a recession?
The chief economist at Moody’s Analytics included the state among nearly 2 dozen considered ‘in or at high risk’ of a recession, but the Maine state economist is pushing back and says employment is steady.
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Mainers’ economic outlook varies by party, income, according to UNH poll
Most of the respondents in the Pine Tree State Poll agree that the prices of everyday goods are higher than they were a year ago and only about a fifth believe their households are better off.
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Thousands of people moved to Maine since the pandemic. The influx isn’t over.
Remote work made it possible for more people to live here. It has helped the state but is straining it, too.
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Why is unemployment so low in Maine, and what does it mean?
Everything from housing and industry booms to fewer job-seekers and the state’s status as the oldest in the nation has contributed to a run of low jobless rates, experts say.