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    How to maximize workforce development efforts for workers, employers and communities
    March 17, 2025 -

    Workforce training isn’t just an expense — it’s an investment in the future, writes guest columnist John Lewis. When done right, it strengthens businesses, creates economic opportunities and helps…

    March 17, 2025 -

    Workforce training isn’t just an expense — it’s an investment in the future, writes guest columnist John Lewis. When done right, it strengthens businesses, creates economic opportunities and helps…

  • Commentary: Why the business community must lead the movement for education reform
    March 5, 2025 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis writes that, "if we want a stronger workforce tomorrow, we can't keep waiting for someone else to fix the system. It's on us — employers, industry leaders and business…

    March 5, 2025 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis writes that, "if we want a stronger workforce tomorrow, we can't keep waiting for someone else to fix the system. It's on us — employers, industry leaders and business…

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    How to hire for 'fit' rather than just hiring for skills
    February 7, 2025 -

    In today’s competitive talent market, hiring for fit — prioritizing cultural and role alignment, attitude, and potential — is not just a trend. It’s a necessity.

    February 7, 2025 -

    In today’s competitive talent market, hiring for fit — prioritizing cultural and role alignment, attitude, and potential — is not just a trend. It’s a necessity.

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    Casting a wider net: The case for research-driven recruitment in 2025
    January 10, 2025 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis says the "post and pray" method of recruiting isn't working anymore. He offers some new ideas for 2025.

    January 10, 2025 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis says the "post and pray" method of recruiting isn't working anymore. He offers some new ideas for 2025.

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    How Maine employers can find workers amid the ‘silver tsunami’
    December 9, 2024 -

    The wave of retirement among baby boomers can be an opportunity for employers, writes guest columnist John Lewis.

    December 9, 2024 -

    The wave of retirement among baby boomers can be an opportunity for employers, writes guest columnist John Lewis.

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    Stop posting job descriptions. Sell the opportunity instead
    November 22, 2024 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis of Synergy Workforce Solutions offers ideas about how employers can rethink the standard job description.

    November 22, 2024 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis of Synergy Workforce Solutions offers ideas about how employers can rethink the standard job description.

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    Manufacturers Association of Maine will host first Maritime Industry Day to stoke career interests
    September 12, 2024 -

    The Manufacturers Association of Maine will co-host a career fair for the manufacturing and maritime industries, Maritime Industry Day, on Oct. 2 in Portsmouth, N.H. 

    September 12, 2024 -

    The Manufacturers Association of Maine will co-host a career fair for the manufacturing and maritime industries, Maritime Industry Day, on Oct. 2 in Portsmouth, N.H. 

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    How to engage parents and educators to build career awareness
    July 30, 2024 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis, a recruiter, writes that parents and educators play a key role in getting students interested in potential careers.

    July 30, 2024 -

    Guest columnist John Lewis, a recruiter, writes that parents and educators play a key role in getting students interested in potential careers.

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    How Maine employers can bridge the skills gap and develop a workforce
    July 10, 2024 -

    In the ongoing debate about the skills gap in America, one critical aspect often goes unnoticed: awareness.

    July 10, 2024 -

    In the ongoing debate about the skills gap in America, one critical aspect often goes unnoticed: awareness.

Today's Poll

Do you rent or own a home?
Poll Description

Maine's housing shortage is fueling the cost of buying a home. In March, Maine's median home price was $381,500, up 9% from a year ago, according to Maine Listings. In Cumberland County, including the Portland area, the median sales price was $565,000 last month. 

Higher prices are also putting pressure on the rental market. Young people, singles and families new to Maine are looking to get rentals, but so are potential home buyers who can't find a home in their price range. Higher interest rates are also an issue.

As a place to rent, Maine ranks No. 13 in the U.S., with average monthly rents reaching $1,971, according to a new Ipsos iSay survey of American renters.

With so many people shut out of buying a home, we're curious what alternatives people are finding. 

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