PPH article cites UMaine research referenced in state’s economic plan 

The Portland Press Herald story that covered Gov. Janet Mills’ unveiling of the state’s 10-year economic development plan cited University of Maine research that it contained that identifies new composite materials, some of which combine derivatives of forest products, to make new building materials, bioplastics and biofuels. The development plan seeks to increase average annual wages by 10% and attract 75,000 people to the labor pool to offset retiring workers, according to the article. Expanding broadband access, improving and expanding access to childcare, developing a funding system for public transportation and creating a more stable regulatory system to provide businesses with predictable rules are part of the plan, according to the article.