Last year, Portland, Maine, was struggling to prepare for an economic winter of uncertainty. A push of late fall warmth had given downtown restaurants and businesses a boost following a dreadful summer. One year later, the story has changed entirely – the economy is booming, but businesses can’t find workers and supply chain shortages are making it difficult for retailers to keep their shelves filled. Christopher Booker reports.
Busy shops, fewer workers: Portland grapples with post-pandemic reality
