Since the 2008 recession, Maine’s economy has been the slowest growing in the nation, with projected job growth of less than 1%, compared to the national average of 6%. Worse, these new jobs are ...

On Friday, leaders from the Mills administration released an updated 10-year economic development strategy, building on goals set in 2019. Maine’s first case of COVID-19 was detected three ...

The Maine Economic Growth Council's annual "Measures of Growth" report offered a mixed review of Maine's economic performance compared to long-term goals.

Maine’s economic revival starts with a focus on foundational jobs—those in industries like forestry, ... Certainly, one of the top challenges with creating, maintaining, ...

Pingree, appointed by Gov. Janet Mills in 2019, leads cross-agency efforts to develop policies to address long-term challenges for Maine including housing, workforce and economic development ...

Houlton is joining five other rural towns in Maine to partner with GrowSmart Maine on multi-year economic development project, backed by a $388,000 federal grant.

According to SAMHSA, peer support services have a positive impact on recovery and overall well-being, which can lead to ...

Gov. Mills' proposed Dirigo Business Incentive Program focuses on the cost of doing business. The focus needs to be on supporting Maine's workers. It’s no secret that Maine is facing a critical ...

Brewer, Maine-based Northern Light Health is cutting back services as the health system deals with economic challenges, Bangor Daily News reported Jan. 4.

Other events include Statehood Day in Augusta on March 15, the Bicentennial Parade in Lewiston on May 16 and others across the state. In order to appreciate, understand and better our state, it is ...