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Commentary: State budget should prioritize workforce development

by Larry Grondin and Andy Nichols Special to the Press Herald May 25, 2019May 24, 2019

Investing in Maine’s community colleges is a time-tested, financially sound way to increase the number of skilled workers in Maine.

by Kevin Joyce Special to the Press Herald May 25, 2019May 24, 2019

Legislators should follow the Education Committee’s lead and support making this important program accessible to all of Maine’s early learners.

by Staff Report April 19, 2019May 8, 2019

A preliminary rate of 3.4 percent in March is little changed from February, or from a year ago.

by Nathan Strout Times Record April 15, 2019April 16, 2019

At a congressional hearing, Richard Spencer cites the high school and community college programs connected to training for careers at the shipyard.

by Michael Hillard and Mark R. Swann Special to the Press Herald March 25, 2019March 25, 2019

Like many other Mainers with low-wage jobs, students are one unexpected expense away from having no money for food or rent.

‘Everybody is using everything they can’ to find and keep workers, including modifying jobs for retirement-bound baby boomers.

by Les Fossel Special to the Press Herald March 11, 2019March 10, 2019

Even Maine people with insurance can’t afford to access care, and hospitals are going broke.

by victoria hugo-vidal March 10, 2019March 9, 2019

The ‘beer bros’ aren’t the only ones with ideas about how to attract young newcomers.

by Jim Wellehan Special to the Press Herald February 26, 2019February 25, 2019

A third of our workforce would benefit from a base-pay hike – and so would the businesses where these workers would spend money.

by The Editorial Board February 25, 2019February 24, 2019

Though immigrants are driving growth in Maine, there are still some things holding them back.