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Report says Maine lagging in education, workforce, health care and infrastructure

The 25th annual Measures of Growth report determines that Maine is significantly behind the nation in 6 areas that affect economic development.

A Maine author’s book about blind, wood-munching bugs leads to some interesting ideas on how we live.

by David Libby Special to the Press Herald April 20, 2019April 23, 2019

In Maine and across the U.S., personal-finance education is critical to addressing the savings crisis that’s putting consumer solvency at risk.

by Joseph W. McDonnell Special to the Press Herald April 19, 2019April 18, 2019

The U.S. can’t stop China’s rise, but it can compete on innovation – and it should join forces to address transnational problems.

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD April 16, 2019April 15, 2019

Denying food, rent and health care assistance to asylum seekers won’t make us richer. Helping people get started will help the state grow.

by Fernando Martinez Special to the Press Herald April 16, 2019April 15, 2019

A USM student who’s lived here since he was 4 sees the Dream and Promise Act of 2019 as a sign of hope.

by Dave Olsen Special to the Press Herald April 6, 2019April 5, 2019

A recent ruling should spur towns to incentivize the availability of land for commercial access.

by Barry A. Costa-Pierce Special to the Press Herald March 30, 2019March 29, 2019

With careful planning, we can make the state a hub of production while adhering to environmental and sustainability standards.

by Dan Kleban Special to the Press Herald March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

Craft brewers are joining advocacy and education efforts across all 16 counties in the state.

Mainers’ personal incomes outpaced some New England states last year, but trailed the national average of 4.5 percent income growth.