Other New England states are developing advanced, higher-paying jobs at a greater rate, the new report says.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland to get new restaurant, bar at former Sangillo’s site
The owner aims to attract ‘a lot of working people’ and make sure potential troublemakers ‘know they’re not welcome.’
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage will introduce new welfare-reform bill Monday
His measure would limit benefit card use, require job applications and increase penalties for abusing the system.
Posted inA Word With the Boss, Business
A Word With the Boss: For Maine State Ballet director, passion is the pointe
Linda MacArthur Miele teaches dance along with life skills and discipline.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage seeks to wrest control of millions from Mills
The governor orders the transfer of $21.5 million from a lawsuit settlement out of an account controlled by the attorney general.
Posted inMaine, News
Population gains put Portland metro area in No. 2 spot in New England
Only Boston’s population grew by a bigger percentage in the year that ended July 1, 2014.
Posted inA Word With the Boss, Business
A Word With the Boss: Shelter boss has no pet peeves about Maine’s pet owners
Joe Montisano applauds Mainers for spaying and neutering pets, and adopting them from shelters.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mainers’ income still lagging behind national average
Personal income in the state grew 2.9 percent last year, putting the state 40th nationally.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs: PETA overstated role in switch from Linda Bean’s company to new lobster supplier
The baseball team says the change was made for business reasons, not because of pressure from the animal rights group.
Posted inMaine
Maine legislators to hear bills controlling drone use
One bill would limit police use of drones by requiring a search warrant, while both bills seek to protect privacy.