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PublishedMarch 10, 2025
A Coffeehouse in Waterville to close, but will host special group events
After being open for almost a year, A Coffeehouse at 252 Main St. is set to end regular hours at the end of the month.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2025
As Trump shakes up economy, winners and losers will emerge. Maine could be on the wrong side.
The state's reliance on Canada for trade and tourism, coupled with the president's threats to punish Maine after his public spat with Gov. Mills, could spell trouble.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2025
Maine’s groundfishing industry is in decline. Saving it is complicated.
Dozens of fishermen have left the industry after years of struggling to make a living.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2025
Mainers join nationwide economic blackout in their own way
Some small businesses saw more cash purchases during the 24-hour grassroots action against the U.S. economic and political system.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2025
Golden proposes universal 10% tariff, saying it will protect Maine workers
The Democrat says his proposal, first introduced in September, would make the U.S. more equal with trading partners that for years have protected their industries and workers.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2024
After post-pandemic boom, Maine’s tourism industry seeks path back to growth
A 9% drop in visitors this summer isn't cause for too much concern among industry leaders, who say after-effects of the pandemic and economic challenges this year make it difficult to discern a trend.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2024
Hiring slowed sharply in final month before election amid hurricanes, strikes
The a low unemployment rate suggests that the labor market is still fundamentally healthy, if not as robust as it was early this year.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2024
IMF declares global fight against high inflation is ‘almost won’
In its latest assessment of the global economy, the International Monetary Fund predicted that worldwide inflation will cool from 6.7% last year to 5.8% this year and to 4.3% in 2025.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2024
Wholesale inflation remained cool last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing
It's another sign that inflation is returning to something close to normal after years of pressuring America’s households in the wake of COVID-19.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2024
Fed chair says U.S. economy is in ‘solid shape,’ with gradual rate cuts coming
His comments disappointed the hopes of many investors that the Fed would implement another steep half-point reduction in its key rate before the end of the year.
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