6 February 2012, 7:02 pm
Los Angeles TimesRon Paul enters a crucial stretchLos Angeles TimesThe Texas congressman has drawn some of the campaign's youngest, biggest and most ardent crowds, but has yet to win a state. Key contests are coming up in Colorado, Minnesota and Maine. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) speaks at Bethel Un... Read More »
6 February 2012, 4:11 pm
Wall Street JournalThe Heartland Tax RebellionWall Street JournalThe nearby table compares the data for the nine states with no personal income tax with that of the nine states with the highest personal income-tax rates. It's not a close contest. Skeptics point to the recent economic problems of... Read More »
6 February 2012, 2:49 pm
2nd wave of evictions is sweeping away OccupiersFox NewsPORTLAND, Maine – A tent city that's among the longest-lived Occupy protest encampments is coming down as part of a new wave of eviction orders against demonstrators aligned with the movement in communities including Miami, Washington and... Read More »
6 February 2012, 2:31 pm
Why are Maine's college graduates leaving the state?Bangor Daily NewsThere is a deep problem here. It goes beyond our schools and our youth. And, the effects of the problem are clear: our skilled, soon-to-be business leaders are leaving the state. So the solution is for the state to create job o... Read More »
6 February 2012, 2:13 pm
Maine's only independent senator wants to reinvent governmentBangor Daily News“The reports emphasize Maine's unique reputation or brand, and our quality of life, as foundations for a dramatically more vibrant state economy than we have now. But they call for investments in human capital an... Read More »
6 February 2012, 7:35 am
Maine's real estate markets continue a measured marchMainebiz DailyMost of the state will continue to see flat or marginal growth in industrial, residential, retail, hospitality and commercial sectors as Maine's economy struggles to provide jobs and incomes to spur investment and sales. Port... Read More »
6 February 2012, 7:35 am
Business leaders back early education as economic developmentMainebiz Daily"Maine's work force — we need to be highly skilled, innovative and well adjusted and educated if we are going to successfully compete in a global economy." The group of eight CEOs was assembled by Steve Rowe, Maine'... Read More »
6 February 2012, 1:04 am
Economic Confidence Highest in DC, Lowest in W.Va.Gallup.comEconomic confidence was lowest among West Virginia and Maine residents. Nationally, the Economic Confidence Index was -37 in 2011, down from -28 in 2010. The Index is based on the average differences between Americans' assessments of cu... Read More »
5 February 2012, 9:02 pm
ON MAINE POLITICS: Only the best for Maine lobstersMorning Sentinel"As it turned out this carp from the Great Lakes has this type of disease that would not be good for the coast of Maine," Fessenden said. New diseases could be a problem for lots of ocean residents, though none are more important to ... Read More »
5 February 2012, 9:28 am
AP Interview: Maine fishing chief aims for growthCBS News(AP) HALLOWELL, Maine — Maine's new top fisheries official is vowing to grow the economic value of the state's oldest industry, commercial fishing, and the coastal communities that rely on the ocean. The value of the state's seaf... Read More »
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