If your job status has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the Maine Department of Labor is offering guidance on how to apply for benefits.
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The Latest: Trump, Biden spoke by phone about coronavirus outbreak
The president confirms an earlier statement from the Biden campaign that the Democrat offered ‘suggestions’ for addressing the pandemic.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Protect yourself from COVID-era cyber attacks
The coronavirus outbreak has created opportunities for cyber criminals looking for weaknesses in the system.
Posted inDo This
Brain getting dull as the walls close in? Sharpen it up with these Maine-centric quizzes
You’re already spending most of the day online; check these out to test your knowledge of news, history, music, culture and sports.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Seed sales soar as Mainers put down roots at home
Amid fears of food availability and looking for ways to feel useful, Mainers are taking to gardening in a big way.
Posted inLocal & State, News
As crisis deepens, Maine food banks scramble to keep up
Some food pantries report demand is up 50 percent or more as people lose jobs and paychecks, yet limited supplies and a shrinking volunteer base are hampering logistics.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Even amid the outbreak, people dealing with addiction are not alone
Stay-at-home orders have made it difficult for people with substance use disorder, but there is still help out there.
Posted inNation & World
Trump tempers officials’ grave assessments with optimism
‘We’re starting to see light at the end of the tunnel,’ the president says.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Over 1,000 small businesses in Maine qualify for payroll protection loans
Since the federal assistance program went live Friday, a total of 1,026 companies have been deemed eligible to receive nearly $292 million in payroll benefits, according to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
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Maine Acts of Kindness: Portland hotel donates 50 rooms to health care workers
Clarion Hotel is providing space at no cost so Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital employees on the coronavirus front line can rest and recharge.