Working Maine
The industries, workers and businesses sustaining the state.
Working Maine / Bath
Bath Shipbuilders Expand Training Pipeline as Orders Remain Steady
Shipyards in Bath are investing in apprenticeship programs to address a wave of retirements among skilled tradespeople.
Working Maine / Waterville
Small Businesses Anchor a Quiet Main Street Revival in Waterville
A wave of small business openings is reshaping downtown Waterville, aided by targeted redevelopment investment over the past several years.
Working Maine / Caribou
Aroostook Farms Diversify Beyond Potatoes to Manage Market Risk
Farmers in Aroostook County are adding new crops and value-added products to reduce reliance on a single commodity market.
Working Maine / Presque Isle
Rural Hospital Systems Compete Statewide for a Shrinking Pool of Nurses
Hospital systems serving rural Maine are raising wages and offering relocation incentives as nursing shortages continue to strain scheduling and services.