Five die in Illinois flooding, and the desert southwest is digging out from a heavy snowfall.
2015
Posted inNews
Interactive map: Compare poverty rates among Maine counties
Annual U.S. Census estimates of household poverty rates indicate that rural Maine counties are still struggling to recover from the recession.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland neighborhoods tell stories of history and change
Our special report ‘Welcome to Portland: No vacancy’ presented the stories and numbers behind Portland’s unforgiving rental housing market. This multimedia follow-up report offers a close-up view of the city’s neighborhoods.
Posted inMaine, News
Where should you live? Take our quiz to see which neighborhood suits you
Answer 11 questions and find out if you belong on ‘The Hill’ or in Libbytown.
Posted inBusiness
Business week in review: Wex Bank owes restitution, online reviews point to smears
Top stories for Dec. 20-26.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Some Mainers are still wondering … what economic recovery?
While statewide, the poverty rate has leveled off, north and inland, many are struggling to shake off the effects of the recession.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Welfare policies need to invest in poor children
Poverty needs to be treated as a disease that causes kids to spiral down, often forever.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine’s timber interests are at risk
A national monument designation in northern Maine could threaten the viability of a valuable economic resource.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Holiday balm is a run and conversation
It is difficult but not impossible to find respite from the saturation of messages urging us to eat, drink and shop.