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Our View: Cold storage could heat up international trade in Maine

by The Editorial Board October 13, 2020October 12, 2020

The Portland Planning Board will consider a project that has statewide economic impact.

Air, bus and rail passenger volumes are minuscule compared with last year as most consumers continue to avoid long-distance trips and mass transit.

by The Editorial Board October 8, 2020October 8, 2020

A massive philanthropic commitment gives the state a chance to build its future.

A series of massive donations that is intended to strengthen the state’s science and technology education includes major investments in Portland.

The state fared better than other parts of the country, but what the future holds is uncertain.

The number of people filing initial claims for jobless benefits is heading back up after weeks of decline this summer.

by David Libby Special to the Press Herald October 1, 2020September 30, 2020

Maine’s cooperatives, which connect people and communities to common interests, industries and goals, model a positive response to COVID’s impact.

by The Editorial Board September 30, 2020September 29, 2020

The House has a bipartisan COVID relief package, but Senate Republicans have failed to grasp the moment’s urgency.

Severe economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic could linger for years, based on a recent ‘stress test’ conducted by state analysts.