Maine’s average weekly wage increased by less than $40 — from $1,249 in the first three months of 2024 to $1,283 in the first quarter of 2025.
economic development
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Is Maine approaching, or already in, a recession?
The chief economist at Moody’s Analytics included the state among nearly 2 dozen considered ‘in or at high risk’ of a recession, but the Maine state economist is pushing back and says employment is steady.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Thousands of people moved to Maine since the pandemic. The influx isn’t over.
Remote work made it possible for more people to live here. It has helped the state but is straining it, too.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
Popeyes restaurant coming to Augusta
The multinational fried chicken chain restaurant was approved for the former site of Friendly’s restaurant on Western Avenue for a drive-thru restaurant.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Senate confirms economic development commissioner
Michael Duguay was sworn in as the head of the Department of Economic and Community Development.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Maine, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times
40 condo units to be built near Black Mountain in Rumford
Plans for Black Mountain Condo Village call for 20 buildings, each housing two units, with a selection of one-, two- and four-bedroom units.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Leader of business innovation program picked for Maine’s top economic development post
Mike Duguay is set to become the next commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan River Park still on track despite permitting delays
Organizers had hoped to have permits by the end of 2024, but construction could start this year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine economic development commissioner steps down
Heather Johnson’s last day will be March 1.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Waterville-based Central Maine Motors Auto Group buys Ray Haskell Ford in Oakland
Ray Haskell Ford at 801 Kennedy Memorial Drive is now Central Maine Ford.