maine economy – Page 51 – The Portland Press Herald

It might sound crazy, but here’s how Maine can transform its economy

by Benjamin J. Michaud Special to the Press Herald December 15, 2017December 14, 2017

Focus policies on attracting companies and thousands of workers to a ‘Silicon Valley of the East’ hub of three emerging technologies.

by CHARLES LAWTON December 12, 2017December 11, 2017

Overall population has declined in the rural area, but demographics point to an increase in the elderly sector.

by Ken Fredette Special to the Press Herald December 9, 2017December 9, 2017

Maine’s communities would be well-advised not to follow the flawed model of San Francisco.

They would cost students an estimated $71 billion, and place unprecedented burdens on schools.

by The Editorial Board December 6, 2017December 6, 2017

To help kids succeed and boost the state’s economy, each candidate should spell out how they would keep young learners on track.

Maine’s local and county governments should try to anticipate how to deal with changes in their population.

Should Pen Bay and Waldo County General join MaineHealth, they won’t control their revenue streams and deficits.

by Linda Caprara Special to the Press Herald December 1, 2017November 30, 2017

The recent OPEGA report on the Pine Tree Zone program reached conclusions without adequate data to support the findings.

by CHARLES LAWTON November 28, 2017November 27, 2017

All our efforts are doomed to fall short without a full-scale assault on Maine’s labor force problem.

by Tony Donovan and Paul Weiss Special to the Press Herald November 28, 2017November 27, 2017

The Greater Portland Council of Governments is urged to reconsider its misguided ‘rail to trail’ proposal.