It would benefit us if the food we were eating didn’t travel so far – so let’s convert more Maine farmland to organic production.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Workforce issues continue to challenge Maine
The staffing shortage predates the pandemic and there is no sign of a letup, even if the dynamics have changed as a result of COVID.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine should build its internet networks for the future
In a rare opportunity, millions in state and federal funding are available for high-speed internet. Maine must make them count for the long haul.
Posted inLocal & State, News
With $461 million surplus in sight, State House leaders ponder spending, tax relief plans
The revenue projection is driving conversations that range from income tax relief to investments in education, health care, nursing homes and economic development.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Film-media community has room to become a far bigger part of Maine’s economy
State agencies, private businesses and cultural institutions – not to mention Stephen King – should seize the chance to invest in and work with Maine media makers.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: COVID wreaked havoc on Maine’s economy. Here’s how we fix it.
Maine’s U.S. senators should support policies that let immigrants fully participate in our workforce and communities.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Hiring picks up in Maine, but jobless rate stays flat at 4.8%
Maine employers added more than 4,000 jobs in March, but the statewide unemployment rate was unchanged from February.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Restaurants, customers hurt by national delivery services’ underhanded tactics
Portland is among the places weighing mandates like a cap on service fees and formal agreements between services and the restaurants whose food they deliver.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine unemployment claims hold steady but remain elevated
New claims for jobless aid stayed at historically high levels as state government relaxes remaining pandemic restrictions on businesses.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine seafood industry set to receive new $17 million federal bailout
The state will receive about $17.1 million out of $255 million in federal funding included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.