Commentary: ‘To get the carbon out,’ Maine should look to energy from wood fiber

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Published
February 16, 2020

Commentary: ‘To get the carbon out,’ Maine should look to energy from wood fiber

Pellet boilers are a home-grown alternative to expensive electric-powered heat pumps.
Published
February 11, 2020

Maine Voices: Work permits for asylum applicants? Slow down

We need more data on how long it takes most refugees to make enough in wages to support their families without taxpayers' help.
Published
January 28, 2020

Our View: Roux Institute a giant leap for Maine

Armed with a $100 million gift, a new center for data study could build a community of companies and workers.
Published
January 23, 2020

Maine Voices: Aquaculture benefits waterfront communities

A group seeking to restrict leases is starting a feud among interests that should be working together.
Published
January 20, 2020

Bath Iron Works is holding up its end of the deal

A former state senator argues that the company is more than meeting the hiring goals imposed when it received a tax break.
Published
January 9, 2020

Our View: Child care access is a Maine workforce issue

The lack of quality, affordable child care is limiting parents' employment just when we need them most.
Published
December 29, 2019

The Maine Millennial: Give young people reasons to stay, move here

Maine should focus on what we have (nature, breweries) and beef up what we lack (affordable housing, good-paying jobs, public transit).
Published
December 29, 2019

Our View: Wage climate fight with Maine’s forest products

Steel beams and concrete can be replaced with climate-friendly wood products.
Published
December 28, 2019

Maine Voices: Adding barriers to employment would hurt asylum seekers, Maine communities

Mainers who want to make it easier for newcomers to find work should comment on two proposed federal rule changes.
Published
December 26, 2019

Our View: Maine communities will need state’s help to move ahead on broadband

Those with inadequate access to high-speed internet should get funding for infrastructure improvements.