Bills addressing tax credits and local land-use policies could jump-start work on this issue.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine lobster landings ‘are way off,’ down 40% from last year
Fishermen had landed less than 50 million pounds by the end of September, a 38% decline from the 5-year average. The state’s top fishing regulator says ‘that doesn’t mean the sky is falling.’
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Senate Democratic leaders: The Fighting for Maine Agenda is about putting Mainers first
We’re focusing on health care, property taxes, energy independence and giving workers a fair shake.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
BIW union hopes to sink subcontracting plan that company says it needs
The shipyard says it needs temporary workers to complete a backlog of military orders, but the machinists’ union says that would violate its contract.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Imagine a day without water, and how we can prevent that
Most of us want Congress to invest in water infrastructure before our systems fail. Let’s make sure lawmakers know it.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Forest products industry has much to celebrate
New investment in plant modernization and new goods heading to market mean the industry is back on the rise.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Moosehead developers yield to the inevitable
Ten years after Plum Creek Timber won an expensive rezoning battle, the real estate market had the final word.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mainers need Congress to pass U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The USMCA will create a level playing field for our exporters, protect our local workers and give small businesses more access to Canadian and Mexican customers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s way of life is working to our advantage
Most housing searches for the Portland area come from out of state, and that’s good news.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Tourism should be part of Maine economic development plan
The largest private industry in Maine, it creates a diverse and sustainable economy and draws innovators and entrepreneurs.