Workers at Morrill teen mental health facility seek to unionize

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Published
June 14, 2022

Workers at Morrill teen mental health facility seek to unionize

Employees at Ironwood Maine say they intend to vote to form a union to improve pay, working conditions and standards of care at the residential program and school.
Published
May 20, 2022

Maine unemployment rate hits pandemic low of 3.3%

The state's jobless rate in April was the lowest in two years, and the number of jobs was nearly back to the pre-pandemic level.
Published
May 20, 2022

Maine Voices: Advancing Maine’s role in the life sciences through biomanufacturing

More Maine people and organizations are invited to join BioConnects New England, which will help connect a new generation of workers and innovators to one of our region’s economic strengths.
Published
May 9, 2022

Economy tops Maine voters’ list of concerns

Economic concerns have overtaken COVID-19 as the most important issue facing Maine for first time since the outbreak.
Published
May 5, 2022

Our View: Improving public transit requires regional cooperation

A standoff between Greater Portland agencies proves that the system is not working.
Published
April 20, 2022

Maine unemployment drops as total jobs nearly reach pre-pandemic level

Maine employers added about 3,400 jobs a month since January, driving the unemployment rate to its lowest point in two years.
Published
April 19, 2022

Our View: Maine’s local governments need not rush to spend federal COVID aid

The coronavirus pandemic will have long-term effects, and the response should also have a long horizon.
Published
April 17, 2022

Much of Maine’s pandemic relief funds for local governments is unspent

County and local governments have received $191 million in federal aid but some are taking a slow, deliberate approach to spending it.
Published
April 14, 2022

Maine’s tourism industry rebounds from pandemic, but challenges remain

More than 15 million visitors came to Maine last year, and spending ballooned to more than $7 billion.
Published
April 14, 2022

Commentary: There’s a bipartisan understanding that we need to act to solve Maine’s housing crisis

L.D. 2003 can satisfy those who advocate for affordable housing and those who support private property rights, say Speaker Ryan Fecteau and Rep. Amy Arata.