The Portland Press Herald spoke with James Breece, an economics professor at the University of Maine, for the article, “Economic growth in Portland, Bangor, Lewiston-Auburn lagging behind nation.” According to new statistics from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the economies of Maine’s three metropolitan areas grew sluggishly in 2013, significantly lagging behind the nation, the read more Press Herald Interviews Breece About Economic Growth Lagging in Maine Cities