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December 15, 2014 Edition
Opinion

Another thing about Maine: It doesn't shut down after Labor Day

Peter Van Allen

If you're a summer visitor to Maine, as well as you think you know the state, there are often some commonly held misconceptions.I have been guilty of harboring some of those assumptions.

Today's Poll

How reliant is your business on immigrants?
Poll Description

With a big push from the federal government to drive down both legal and illegal immigration, economic officials worry how a reduction in new arrivals to the U.S. will affect the availability of workers amid a national workforce shortage. Population growth in Maine has been stagnant, so new immigrants could provide more depth to the workforce. Any reduction could be felt by businesses that have a significant immigrant workforce, as well as by organizations relying on foreign-born customers, such as tourist destinations or universities with a high number of full-tuition-paying international students.

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