Magnetize Maine forum searches for ways to attract and retain young workers
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Like most of Maine, Aroostook County is searching for ways to attract and retain young workers
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Aging in place is getting more expensive for Maine seniors
Most seniors want to live in their homes or communities for as long as possible, or, “age in place.” As
Read moreLack of inventory hurt Maine home sales in September
The overall number of homes for sale last month increased by 2% from August, but there’s still a huge demand
Read moreMaine, federal student loan programs offer relief, even if it’s confusing for borrowers
Since the pandemic pause on payments has ended, programs like Maine’s Student Loan Repayment Tax Credit can offer some help,
Read moreFeds plan to spend up to $95 million to upgrade Coburn Gore border crossing
The General Services Administration will hold a public meeting Oct. 26 at the main building in northern Franklin County.Read More
Read morePersonal Income Increased Nearly Everywhere Last Spring — But Not In Maine: New Bureau of Economic Analysis Report
Throughout the country, most people saw increased earnings this past spring — except for in Maine. Nationwide, personal income reportedly
Read moreWill broccoli be a key ingredient in Maine’s agricultural economy?
Good Shepherd Food Bank has launched an innovative company that makes it the first among 200 food banks nationwide to
Read moreSocial Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
The acting Social Security commissioner says a 3_2% increase in benefits next year ‘will help millions of people keep up
Read moreMaine’s tiny share of homes for sale is challenging buyers
Janet, a Bangor Daily News reader, asked me recently about the rate of homes for sale in Maine. There aren’t many.
Read moreSocial Security cost-of-living adjustment coming – but it won’t be as big as this year’s
Social Security’s cost-of-living increase for 2024 will be announced Thursday.Read More
Read moreMEMIC returns $18 million to policyholders
The workers comp company is returning dividends to 14,000 policyholders, reflecting savings from lower-than-expected losses from workplace injuries.Read More
Read moreMaine is set to see some of the nation’s biggest home price hikes
Sue, a Bangor Daily News reader, asked recently about long-range predictions for Maine home values. They are expected to rise everywhere
Read moreHere’s how much new housing Maine has allowed since 1980
Aggressive housing benchmarks laid out for Maine in a landmark report released Wednesday will be hard to meet, but they
Read moreWaterville council urged to take action as need for food grows
An administrator for the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen told the council Tuesday that the kitchen is serving 250 to 300
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