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Auburn offers a blueprint for the role of economic development in strengthening manufacturing

In an era when communities are searching for ways to attract investment and stabilize their economies, Auburn has quietly become a model for others to follow, guest columnist John Lewis writes.

Inside the rotunda: What businesses need to know about new and proposed Maine laws

With several new laws set to take effect this September, our guest commentators look at the impact for businesses and investors.

Op-Ed: US solar industry is under attack, raising Maine’s already high energy costs

At ReVision Energy, we have been wrestling with political attacks on our industry since the company was launched in 2003, Phil Coupe writes in this guest commentary piece.

Why Maine employers should rethink primary care

Primary care is rarely treated like the high-value asset it is. It should be where access begins, trust is built and long-term costs are managed, writes guest columnist Matt Rector.
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Manufacturing has strong roots in Maine, and an even stronger future

Building a talent pipeline is among the top priorities for the new executive director of the Manufacturers Association of Maine.

Op-Ed: What’s at stake if US lawmakers eliminate the Child Tax Credit

Maine has made important strides in addressing our childcare challenges, but ongoing federal support for working families remains critical.

How to inspire college grads to choose Maine — again

Let's stop treating returning to Maine as a fallback and start treating it as a smart, strategic move, writes guest contributor Katie Shorey.

The high cost of distraction: Why businesses must protect time for, um, work

It’s about setting clear boundaries between focused, uninterrupted work and designated times for checking messages, email, and social media, writes guest columnist Nancy Marshall.
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Op-Ed: ‘Big, beautiful bill’ endangers planned factory in Lewiston — and very future it claims to champion

The sweeping domestic policy bill passed by the U.S. House last week endangers plans for a $6 million advanced battery plant in Lewiston that had been set to employ 70 people in three years.

Op-Ed: We must act now to ensure accessible housing for all

Fewer than 5% of homes in the U.S. meet even basic standards for accessibility. For the 8.2% of Americans with a physical disability — and nearly 30% of older adults with mobility limitations — the housing landscape is bleak.
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