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November 17, 2008

In this issue of Mainebiz

On the cover of Mainebiz, Managing Editor Sara Donnelly explores the current financial meltdown through an article, an interview with Economist Charlie Colgan about what caused the crisis and what it means for Maine and a look at the results of an economic survey that more than 500 of you answered. Read the cover package.

In our Focus on the Lewiston/Auburn Region, we profile WahlcoMetroflex, which has experienced 300% revenue growth over the past three years. In the print edition, but not yet available online*, we take a look at Auburn's recent retail boom, speak with the new chairman of the Lewiston City Council about the fate of Bates Mill No. 5, the only remaining mill building to be redeveloped, and more.

Mainebiz columns in this issue include: Matt Jacobson, president and CEO of Maine & Co. in Portland, says investing in education is crucial for Maine's economic future, in his column Inside Out. John McDonald offers his lighthearted look at Maine, in his column There and Back.

Our Newsworthy is Linda Bean, granddaughter of L.L. Bean, who hopes her family's name will boost her new lobster business.

*Mainebiz runs three stories, as well as columns, from its current issue online. The rest of the articles can be found in the print edition, which hits streets today, and will enter our free online archives in three weeks. Subscribe to Mainebiz.

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