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It’s cost vs. potential in debate over making it easier for immigrants
Maine’s got plenty of immigrants who want jobs and an abundance of jobs to fill. But it’s not as easy as it seems to put those two things together.
Seamlessly working
Hiring immigrants has been a great experience for one Westbrook employer who says it’s just taken some accommodation and patience – from both sides
A daunting maze of barriers
Maine’s got plenty of immigrants who want jobs and an abundance of jobs to fill. But it’s not as easy as it seems to put those two things together.
Maine employers look to immigrants to fill severe gap
With long-term workforce challenges looming, many in Maine see legal immigration as the state’s best option for avoiding an economic crisis.
No let up in fight against salmon farm
As it awaits approvals and opponents amp up efforts, a Norwegian company still plans to break ground in August in Belfast.
Upstream Battle
The prospect of having the world’s largest indoor salmon farm in their city has divided Belfast residents. Many are concerned about environmental impacts, others see much-needed tax relief.
Maine ranks near bottom for tax subsidy transparency
As the Maine legislature debates reducing some of its $500 million annual tax breaks for businesses to fill a budget hole, a national group has ranked Maine near the bottom for making it easy for the public to find out how that money is spent.
Bonus plan for veteran’s claims workers means complicated cases get backlogged
While veterans waited longer than ever in recent years for their wartime disability compensation, the Department of Veterans Affairs gave its workers millions of dollars in bonuses for “excellent” performances that effectively encouraged them to avoid claims that needed extra work to document veterans’ injuries, a News21 investigation has found.
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Court approves foreclosure, sale of ex-Rep. Martin’s bar and restaurant
A taxpayer-funded agency is about to foreclose on a restaurant and bar owned by former state Rep. John Martin and a partner – unless they come up with $232,000 by the end of March.
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