The money comes from the Northern Border Regional Commission, established by Congress in 2008 to fund development projects in ...

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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 ...

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

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 ...

Internet connectivity, transportation and income equality across different races all received high marks in the Maine Economic Growth Council's annual report. Still, there is work to be done for the ...

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 ...