CENTRAL MAINE • August 29, 2024
Almost without our noticing it, Maine has become a better place to work. There’s more than enough room for new industry in the vast northern spaces. Plenty of forest land is under conservation easements, and along much of the coast the primacy of tourism will keep any unwelcome or unwise changes at bay. Beyond the big projects, there’s intense interest in local economies. There are well over a hundred farmers’ markets with more being added yearly, and “local food” has also spurred growth in restaurants, breweries and year-round stores. All this suggests that Maine, which has avoided the problems that can arise from unchecked growth, may be on a sustainable course for the generations yet to come. If you’re a young Mainer, you can probably find an interesting job here. If you’re a visitor, there may finally be enough here to tempt you to settle down and raise a family. ~ Douglas Rooks