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Unemployment in the state during July was 3%, down from 3.2% in June. Maine's unemployment rate has been below 4% for 43 consecutive months. And Maine's counties hit record-low unemployment levels of their own.
In northern Maine, business opportunities are popping up in unexpected places: 3D metal printing in Orono, a new nursing education program in Millinocket, and a massive bridge construction project in Madawaska.
Just three years ago, an entire block on Exchange Street in Bangor was devoid of activity. Today, thanks to developer Adam Moskovitz and others, the block is a lively hub of arts, culture and small businesses.
Less than two weeks after announcing its merger with an Illinois credit union, Westbrook-based Infinity Federal Credit Union is adding a fifth branch, off U.S. Route 1 in Scarborough.
The reopening yesterday of the Old Town Mill is expected to support the regional economy and bolster Maine’s forest products industry.
Westbrook-based Infinity Federal Credit Union, which recently announced a merger with an Illinois credit union, is adding a fifth branch, off U.S. Route 1 in Scarborough.
AIT Bridges yesterday unveiled a new bridge girder made of composite materials, and says the product is lighter and longer-lasting than traditional concrete and steel girders.
Three distinguished journalists known for their in-depth coverage of Maine, from local communities to the Statehouse, will be inducted in the Maine Press Association's Hall of Fame.
Bangor-based Eastern Maine Community College is expanding its associate degree program in nursing to the Katahdin region.
The settlement, made in 2016 with owners of the former Chevron oil facility in Hampden, will help pay for environmental restoration and improved passageways for migratory fish.
The Portland City Council is weighing a controversial proposed hike to the city’s minimum wage.
The proposal would increase the minimum wage from $15.50 per hour to $19 per hour by 2028. (The statewide hourly minimum wage is $14.65.)
The proposal does not include a wage hike for tipped workers who are currently paid an hourly wage of $7.75, but employers are required to ensure that wages and tips combined total $15.50 per hour.
While inflation pressures have made it hard to survive on the minimum wage, many business owners are concerned the hike would cut already thin margins.
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Learn moreThe Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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