As vacationers continue to flood the state, the labor shortage plaguing the nation is causing businesses to confront wage and housing problems.
Money & Business
Meredith Strang Burgess: During season of giving, keep Maine in mind
High-profile marketing executive notes that Maine’s community-based organizations – who serve our neighbors – need help, too.
Headwinds at 20: As Downeaster nears a milestone birthday, questions arise about its future
While politicians favor expanding the train service, COVID has changed riding habits, perhaps permanently. Expenses and emissions also warrant consideration.
There’s a lot to learn from babies, one step at a time
The CEO of Hancock Lumber notes that infants learn to walk with minimal training or coaching. Leaders can structure their organizations with this in mind.
Chasing Maine: The rodeo clown
A rodeo clown discusses what it’s like to partake in the most dangerous eight seconds in sports.
Shortage of workers in the state results from COVID-19, plus an aging population
‘Help Wanted’ signs reveal that Maine is a model for the nation.
Chasing Maine: The Air Show
Blue Angels, dramatic aerobatic flights, small protest are all part of the Brunswick air show scene.
Running on fumes: Lack of will imperils fund that keeps Maine roads, bridges safe
Many cite better gas mileage, hybrid and electric vehicles for the dwindling Highway Fund. The big culprit is much simpler.
Lending support to climate action
A group of Maine philanthropists demonstrates climate leadership.
Chasing Maine: The Oasis
Though humble in size, volunteer-run Casco Days fair is a display of pride and generous community spirit.
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