More than 87,000 continuing claims for assistance were filed last week, as supplemental benefits to support the economy and keep people out of poverty lapse.
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Maine’s tourism industry on life-support as visitors trickle back
Hotel occupancy and out-of-state traffic increased over July but many businesses are still barely hanging on and hope to survive through the summer.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Now is no time to give up on COVID-19 measures
As the summer slips away, Congress should step up and pass a meaningful relief bill for the tourism industry.
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As safety net disappears, out-of-work Mainers plead for more help
Labor advocates warn of deep economic pain as the $600 extra weekly benefit is set to expire, but business groups expect losing added jobless pay will encourage people to go back to work.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Supporting our farms is key to Maine’s public health, economic recovery
Gov. Mills and the Legislature must consider how important food security is for all of us in Maine.
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Maine to update jobless payment amounts for self-employed, contractors
Starting this week, workers collecting federal benefits may be entitled to more than the $172-per-week minimum.
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Dana Connors: Shipbuilding makes Maine work – BIW, union must reach accord
The strike is making it even harder for Maine to recover from the pandemic. Compromise is crucial.
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Maine employers could be taxed by state on federal emergency loans
Businesses and nonprofits will owe state income tax on the forgiven portion of Paycheck Protection Program loans unless legislators change state law.
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Coronavirus and papermaking woes bring tough times to Maine’s logging industry
‘This is probably the lowest point that I’ve ever seen,’ says one logging industry veteran and association president.
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Maine lobster industry’s large PPP loan recipients
$350,000 to $1 million: Carver Shellfish Inc. Maine Shellfish Co. Inc. Greenhead Lobster LLC Maine Coast Shellfish LLC $150,000 to $350,000: Cape Porpoise Lobster Co. Taylor Lobster Co. LLC Bean Maine Lobster Inc. Greenhead Lobster Products LLC Lobster 207 LLC Mill Cove Lobster Pound Inc. Maine Lobster Outlet LLC Harbor Fish Market S&M Fisheries Inc. […]