Maine joins about 26 other states in pushing back their income tax filing deadlines to July 15 to conform with the new federal deadline, which was extended because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Chamber leaders: Support Maine’s business community during the COVID-19 pandemic
Information is available about assistance for workers and employers, and the chamber community’s Pay It Forward Maine is encouraging Mainers to support businesses.
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The Maine Millennial: Bridging the social distancing gaps
Neighbors can still rely on neighbors when other supports fall through.
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State agency releases emergency loans for businesses impacted by coronavirus
The Finance Authority of Maine will use one-third of its reserves to aid small businesses damaged by the sudden economic impact of the pandemic.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Don’t forget Maine food service workers when crisis ends
It’s important to shut down restaurants and bars to slow the growth of COVID-19, but it comes with a cost.
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Unemployment claims in Maine surpassed February’s total in just 3 days this week
Nearly 5,000 Mainers have claimed unemployment since Sunday, putting Maine on track to surpass the highest weekly total since the Great Recession.
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Our View: Virus testing failure has consequences
Maine’s economy and the nation’s will take a beating because we didn’t prepare for this outbreak.
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Maine trade groups lash out against proposed increase in overtime pay eligibility
A bill in the Legislature would allow thousands more salaried workers in Maine to earn overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours a week.
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As construction costs climb, key projects shrink and taxpayers’ burden grows
Maine and its cities mirror a national trend, with a labor shortage driving up bids, while agencies scale back work on roads, bridges and schools.
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Commentary: Proposed $23 million ‘pack tax’ won’t solve Maine’s recycling problems
Requiring businesses to compensate municipalities for the cost of recycling packaging simply shifts costs.