Employee safety is a priority as small and midsize businesses rehire laid-off employees.
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Jobless fret as rent comes due again amid coronavirus outbreak
There are still many out-of-work people who don’t qualify for unemployment benefits or couldn’t get through states’ overwhelmed systems.
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Key West to skip Hemingway Look-Alike Contest this year
Organizers say the coronavirus has forced the cancellation of the 40th annual event.
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Airlines’ slump leads manufacturer to lay off 125 workers, close plant in Scarborough
Whitcraft Group, makes parts for the airline industry, offered no severance package, say laid-off workers.
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Maine regulator warns that trip insurance often doesn’t cover pandemic cancellations
Travelers should check the fine print on policies, says Maine Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa.
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New York City restaurant workers face a new fear: The future
The restrictions on businesses from the coronavirus have thrown New York City’s vibrant restaurant culture into turmoil and owners wonder if staffers and diners will feel safe to eat out anytime soon.
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Portland poultry plant to be idled 3 days because of COVID-19 outbreak
Tyson Foods, which has had 10 confirmed cases, will clean the facility over the weekend while awaiting employee test results.
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Ogunquit Playhouse cancels season for first time since World War II
The summer’s lineup included shows directed by Jason Alexander and B.D. Wong.
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Hospitalizations of Maine COVID-19 patients flatten or decline for 3rd week
Despite outbreaks in a Portland poultry processing plant and a Bangor homeless shelter, hospitalizations are down in those cities from a week ago.
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Republicans seeking U.S. House seat criticize Gov. Mills’ plan
Three contenders in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District call for state to reopen more quickly than the governor’s plan envisions.