A December 5, 2007 Portland Press Herald article titled "Report: Maine's singularity key to development" suggests that economic development should be aimed at the overall appeal of the state. That "assets" of Maine consist of the natural beauty and the desirability of Maine as a place to live, to vacation, to work or perhaps for those who don't mind the weather, as a place to retire. The governor put together a task force called "Maine's Quality of Place" which examined ways to preserve the state with such programs that I've touched on here before, namely, the Land for Maine's Future and tax incentives for historic preservation. The report reiterates that "...Maine's surroundings are the very key to our economic future. Other ideas include a an intrastate trail system to connect all of Maine's major centers with trails. Freeport has adopted that idea already with many conserved lands in town offering trail systems. By the way, the Lobster Cooker featured here is located on Main Street in Freeport next to the Gap.
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