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Maine’s small, midsized farms suffering from labor shortage

The ‘relentless challenge’ of finding workers is leaving crops rotting in the field.

by Staff report August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

The public may submit nominations by Sept. 11 for Economic Development Achievement, Business of the Year and Small Business of the Year.

by Bruce Wagner Special to the Press Herald August 10, 2018August 9, 2018

MaineSpark, FAME, NextGen and others are already creating jobs, training workers and helping retain graduates, and they could use more funding.

by STEVE COLLINS Sun Journal August 9, 2018August 9, 2018

The independent senator envisions a program that would boost the state’s economy by helping to address the need for young workers.

The Department of Labor’s report predicts a net gain of fewer than 100 jobs in the decade from 2016 to 2026.

by Sen. Rebecca Millett Special to the Press Herald August 3, 2018August 2, 2018

We can invest each step of the way, from preschool to proficiency-based learning to more technical training.

The report also calls for expanding broadband access, working to contain health care costs and developing a comprehensive economic strategy.

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD July 23, 2018July 22, 2018

Unraveling red tape around asylum petitions would be far more cost-effective than our current border policies.

by Jena McGregor The Washington Post July 19, 2018July 19, 2018

Researchers found that an open workspace actually cuts down on face-to-face interactions among co-workers.

by Daniel Bolduc Special to the Press Herald July 9, 2018July 9, 2018

To that end, the state is promoting its Youth Employment and the Steps to Success initiative.