A day after Senator Susan Collins pressed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the impact of tariffs on multiple Maine ...

Maine lawmakers heard from representatives of the forest products industries Wednesday about the effect that 10% tariffs on ...

A benchmark report says Maine’s gross domestic product and research and development spending are on the rise. But wages fell slightly in 2023. And although Maine’s labor force grew by a modest 1%, the ...

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PORTLAND, Maine — Along Maine's 3,500-mile coastline, industries ranging from lobstering to aquaculture form the backbone of what experts call the blue economy, a sector that generates billions of ...

AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - New data from the state shows Maine workers are earning more than they were five years ago but hiring remains a challenge for employers. On Friday, leaders from the Mills ...

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Maine’s economy is at a crossroads right now, and we need to be reminded of the big picture. I was struck by the similarity of two Maine speeches made 25 years apart. Let me explain. On June 3, Gov.

Maine has long been divided between its urban south and rural north. The challenges facing rural communities are ever-growing ...

The state's marine industries are struggling to fill critical positions. The Blue Economy Task Force’s recent report to the Maine Legislature is an excellent first step in charting Maine’s future in ...

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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A report on Maine’s economy in 2019 reveals inequity in quality of life along racial lines and the importance of early childhood education. The Portland Press Herald reports the ...