The program gives an extra 13 weeks of jobless benefits to unemployed workers, but only during periods of very high unemployment.
Peter McGuire
Peter McGuire is a business reporter covering Maine trade, transportation and tourism. A proud native of the western Maine mountains, there is a good chance he’d rather be playing outside. Peter has covered local news for Maine newspapers in Oxford County, Brunswick, Waterville and Portland. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Boston University. He lives in Biddeford with his wife Stephanie and brown rescue dog named Emmy Lou.
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As new deadline approaches, employers take issue with emergency grant program
Confusing application language and requirements may have sunk chances for some struggling small businesses and nonprofits to get assistance in the state program’s first phase.
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South Portland High School reports positive COVID-19 test
It’s possible that staff members or students came into contact with the infected individual, the superintendent says.
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Maine State Police investigate death of man in Old Town
Police responded to the report of a shooting Saturday afternoon at a residence on Brunswick Street.
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Trump might visit Bangor on Sunday
The president has no campaign events scheduled in Maine, but he may come after a rally in Manchester, N.H., according to an Associated Press White House reporter.
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COVID-19 case detected at York High School
A person affiliated with the school had close contact to more than 50 students and staff members, the school department says.
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Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram win top Maine journalism awards
Staff Writer Randy Billings was named Journalist of the Year and advertising executive Joanne Alfiero was named Advertising Person of the Year at the Maine Press Association awards Saturday.
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HospitalityMaine CEO to leave trade group
Steve Hewins will step down as the organization’s leader at the end of the year.
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Unemployment claims dip in Maine, but widespread layoffs continue
Seven months into the coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of Mainers are still filing new jobless claims each week.
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Maine economy added just 4,700 jobs in September, fewest in past 5 months
The state’s estimated unemployment rate was 6% for the month, but was likely higher because thousands of potential workers are no longer counted in the labor force.