maine economy
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PublishedMarch 1, 2020
As construction costs climb, key projects shrink and taxpayers’ burden grows
Maine and its cities mirror a national trend, with a labor shortage driving up bids, while agencies scale back work on roads, bridges and schools.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Commentary: Proposed $23 million ‘pack tax’ won’t solve Maine’s recycling problems
Requiring businesses to compensate municipalities for the cost of recycling packaging simply shifts costs.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2020
UMaine System chair: This way to Millinocket – creating prosperity in a changing landscape
Maine’s public universities are transforming to meet the needs of our students and our state.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedJanuary 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.
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PublishedJanuary 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.
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PublishedJanuary 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.
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PublishedJanuary 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.
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PublishedDecember 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).
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