Maine’s workforce shrank last month, even as thousands of people lost access to enhanced federal unemployment aid.
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U.S. budget deficit hits $2.77 trillion in 2021, 2nd highest on record
Before the deficit ballooned during two years of a global pandemic, the biggest deficit had been a shortfall of $1.4 trillion, in 2009.
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Maine’s top elected officials urge feds to throw out new lobstering rules
Gov. Janet Mills and all four members of Maine’s congressional delegation signed the letter to a top regulator urging the policy change.
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Food shortages are the next supply-chain crunch
Grocers and restaurants are dealing with delays even though there’s plenty of food.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn outlines 5-year downtown revitalization plan
Officials are considering joining the Main Street Maine program.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine to give $5.6 million to businesses hurt by closure of Canadian border
The state will disburse federal CARES Act funds to charter transportation companies and other companies disrupted by the closure of the U.S. border with Canada.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine home sales fell even as prices rose in September
Statewide home sales volume declined by nearly 10% from a year earlier, mirroring regional and national decreases.
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Existing home sales in U.S. surge as interest rates point higher
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes bounced back in September to their strongest pace since January.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Nail technician opens her own salon in Lewiston
After a decade-plus working at local salons, Tu “Tina” Nguyen-Gagnon just became her own boss.
Posted inBusiness, The Buzz
Which Halloween costume are Mainers buying most?
Apparently dinosaurs are the way costumes should be