The modern restaurant dates back to the French Revolution. It may be time for a wholesale change. Local restaurateurs discuss how they might alter its framework, or how they already have.
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Merrymeeting Food Council training new generation of farmers
Merrymeeting Food Council is preparing for the fourth session of its Farm Skills Training Program to educate Mainers about the food system and grow their skills for possible careers in agriculture.
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Holiday hiring up as Maine retailers prepare for strong selling season
Finding workers for the holiday season in Maine is settling back into a familiar pattern: a burst of hiring similar to pre-summer preparation for tourists and a drop-off after those rushes end.
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Maine needs more technicians to install and repair electric heat pumps
Citing the state’s aging workforce, employers and schools say they can’t train enough workers to keep pace with the expanding demand, resulting in customers waiting weeks or even months to get an appointment.
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Promotions are becoming rarer, blocking entry-level workers from even starting
A main feature of the 2024 labor market is that fewer workers are quitting. A lesser-known one is that fewer are getting promoted.
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More people are living in Maine and working remotely for out-of-state employers
Jobs and worksites that increased in tandem before the pandemic are now diverging: The number of workplaces now exceeds job growth, according to a Maine Department of Labor report.