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Scarce housing opportunities have pushed workers, especially those in hospitality, health care, education or municipal services, to either commute long distances or leave the region altogether.
Scarce housing opportunities have pushed workers, especially those in hospitality, health care, education or municipal services, to either commute long distances or leave the region altogether.
From small businesses like Franklin Printing to larger players such as Puritan Medical Products and Bath Iron Works, Maine manufacturers are getting more strategic about recruiting and hiring as many of their older employees retire.
April 23, 2021 Maine Senate Confirms New Members to Maine's State Workforce Board AUGUSTA - The Maine Senate confirmed five nominees to the State Workforce Board (SWB) in a vote held late Thursday afternoon. These five new SWB members, nominated by Governor Mills, are Adria Horn of Pittston, Allyson Coombs of Brunswick, The Honorable John Patrick of Rumford, Meryl Fogg Ryan of Falmouth, and Vaughan Woodruff of Pittsfield. "With yesterdays confirmation vote by the Maine Senate, the State Workforce Board has gained five experienced leaders who will work to address the pressing needs of Maine em...