by Maine Mechanical | Sep 5, 2019 | Commercial News, Mechanical
An increasingly popular state program shows how employers have to help produce more qualified workers. With Maine facing a workforce shortage that is only going to get worse, employers can’t afford to sit back and wait for good employees to come their way – they have...read more
by Maine Mechanical | Sep 1, 2019 | Commercial News
By Laura Fortman, Opinion guest column • September 1, 2019 10:00 am Labor Day was created by members of the labor movement in the late 19th century to recognize the essential contributions working people have made to the prosperity of our country. Recent...read more
by Maine Mechanical | Aug 28, 2019 | Building, Commercial News
By Lori Valigra, BDN Staff • August 28, 2019 10:22 am Updated: August 28, 2019 10:37 am Most Maine construction firms still plan to add jobs in the next 12 months as they expand their businesses, despite having difficulty filling hourly and...read more
by Maine Mechanical | Aug 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Rapidly growing participation in the state-administered program is raising concerns that it will become overwhelmed. Participation in a state-sponsored apprenticeship program developed in the early 1940s is skyrocketing as Maine employers are desperately seeking out...read more
by Maine Mechanical | Aug 25, 2019 | Company News, Mechanical, Plumbing
By: Trevor McNally, Editor The craft brewing industry in Maine is as robust as ever and is showing no signs of slowing down. The city of Portland in particular has received many accolades recently: USA Today named Novare Res Bier Cafe as the best beer bar in New...read more