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Sun Life Financial adds paid family leave policy
The Canadian financial services firm has roughly 500 employees in Maine.
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Posted inThe Forecaster, Uncategorized
Grant program open for new and expanding Portland businesses
PORTLAND — The city has launched another round of its Business Assistance Program for Job Creation. The program provides matching grants to Portland businesses for the creation of jobs for low-to-moderate-income individuals and other business expenses. According to a release from the city, “it is anticipated that the BAP budget of almost $200,000 in grant […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine labor market growing tighter, federal data shows
The July unemployment rate in the Portland-South Portland metro area dipped nearly half a percentage point, to 1.9%.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Hannaford joins growing pool of retailers offering paid parental leave
The 6-week parental leave policy will apply to workers who average at least 30 hours per week on the job.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
SMCC streamlines student application process as enrollment declines
On-the-Spot Acceptance Days will make it easier for students to apply to Southern Maine Community College, where enrollment is down 14% since 2011.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Kathleen Parker: Why young Americans may be conservatives at heart
They’d benefit from a government that removes economic and educational obstacles, promotes school choice and makes marriage more fiscally appealing, studies show.
Posted inFood, News
Freeport wine bar Conundrum closes
The owner said a ‘lack of employees’ led to the decision.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: America’s middle class is showing signs of life
Lamenting the loss of traditional jobs won’t help. Promoting the growth of new middle-skilled jobs will.
Posted inHealth, News, Politics
Testimony is divided as Maine lawmakers consider paid family and medical leave for most workers
House Speaker Sara Gideon’s bill would establish a payroll tax to support state-run insurance to cover the costs.