Our View: Homelessness is a statewide problem, not a local one

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Published
September 24, 2018

Our View: Homelessness is a statewide problem, not a local one

The failure of Maine’s government to address drug abuse and mental illness creates an unfair burden for Portland taxpayers.
Published
September 8, 2018

Maine Voices: CMP’s transmission line proposal is more than just a little fishy

The corridor is basically an extension cord from Canada to Massachusetts.
Published
September 3, 2018

Community Concepts CEO: Farm bill must maintain food assistance for Maine’s neediest families

Our delegation should work toward a final bill that protects SNAP and supports initiatives proven to help more people find work.
Published
August 24, 2018

Maine small businesses get a look ‘behind the curtain’ of federal research grant decisions

A meeting Friday in Portland offered an inside look at how federal agencies allocate nearly $3 billion in annual funds for emerging technologies.
Published
August 22, 2018

Nature Conservancy state director: Congress should renew Land and Water Conservation Fund, a lifeline for Maine’s outdoors

The 50-year-old program ensures access to hunting, fishing, hiking and camping – and it expires on Sept. 30.
Published
August 16, 2018

Portland seeks nominations for business awards

The public may submit nominations by Sept. 11 for Economic Development Achievement, Business of the Year and Small Business of the Year.
Published
August 11, 2018

Commentary: Market forces can’t be allowed to further widen Maine’s digital divide

Rural communities must be allowed to plug into broadband’s wide-ranging opportunities.
Published
August 10, 2018

Commentary: Invest more in successful programs to energize Maine’s economy

MaineSpark, FAME, NextGen and others are already creating jobs, training workers and helping retain graduates, and they could use more funding.
Published
July 26, 2018

After wild swings last year, Maine economic growth off to sluggish start in 2018

The first quarter saw an annual expansion rate of just 0.6% as workforce problems persisted, but a pickup in growth is forecast for all of 2018.
Published
July 26, 2018

Candidates for governor offer ideas for improving Maine’s economy

Among their proposed fixes: Focus state aid on smaller businesses, educate and train workers, pass tax conformity, implement Medicaid expansion and forgive two years of college costs for graduates who stay in Maine.