With the national unemployment rate recently hitting the lowest level in 50 years, potential workers would rather have full-time jobs with benefits.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New report shows outdoor fun is serious business for Maine’s economy
Activities like hiking, boating, hunting, gardening and golfing contribute more to Maine’s economy than they do in almost every other state.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP submits last-minute change to power line plan to avoid protected pond
The company now wants to build the transmission line farther from remote Beattie Pond, which was a sticking point for land-use regulators last week.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Beauty so close you might miss it
Mountains, forests, beaches and starry skies are so plentiful here that we take them for granted.
Posted inNew England, Outdoors
Hikers urged to be aware during fall hunting season
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is offering advice to outdoor enthusiasts.
Posted inNew England
Mosquitoes in Vermont test positive for West Nile virus
A pool of mosquitoes collected in Essex is the first this year to test positive.
Posted inBusiness
Maine Outdoor Brands alliance hires executive director
Jenny Kordick becomes the trade group’s first full-time director after previously having worked at The Wilderness Society and the National Wildlife Federation.
Posted inDo This, Uncategorized
Get on board with these themed summer cruises
Enjoy wine, music and sunsets while coasting on Casco Bay and beyond.
Posted inFood, Outdoors, Sports
Ice fishermen in Maine share 2 recipes for freshly caught fish
Enjoy a fish sandwich or a simple baked bass.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Maine fat bike series adds more races – and gains more riders at Bethel race
First-time racers and first-time winners believe more riders will try racing in the winter sport.