As many as 22,400 Maine workers could lose benefits when federal programs established in March 2020 under the federal CARES Act expire.
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GM, Ford halt some production as chip shortage worsens
The cuts will compound an already short supply of cars, trucks and SUVs on dealer lots nationwide that have pushed prices to record levels.
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U.S. jobless claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
Although the job market is steadily rebounding, a resurgence of cases tied to the highly contagious delta variant has clouded the economic outlook.
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Oxford Hills businesses taking a wait and see on ‘vaccine passports’ and requirements
NORWAY — Businesses around Oxford Hills are taking individual approaches on managing the safety of employees and customers regarding COVID-19, although most declined to discuss their policies on the record at all. With some eateries in southern Maine announcing that customers will need to show proof of vaccination before being served, the balance of employee […]
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Three Maine nursing homes announced closures this week, and more appear imminent
Staffing shortages are driving the closures, but other reasons, such as workers’ reluctance to get the COVID-19 vaccine, have contributed, health officials say.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Bennett Automotive becomes Bobcat dealer
BETHEL — Bennett Automotive has been selected as a dealer of Bobcat Company, a global leader in compact equipment. For more than 32 years, Bennett Automotive has served Bethel and the surrounding area, providing quality equipment and automotive service to the community. It will offer both sales and full service for the new Bobcat product […]
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Rangeley Friends of the Arts hires Michaela Beckmann as interim program specialist
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has hired Michaela Beckmann as the new interim program specialist for its free after-school program, Creative After-School Arts. Beckmann was a counselor with the Rangeley organization’s Youth Drama Camp and Teem Drama Week sessions this summer. She has an interest in art, drama and literature, including creative […]
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
UScellular donates 42 wireless hot spots, service to Boys & Girls Clubs
PORTLAND — To help provide equitable learning access and opportunities and keep local youth connected during the school year, UScellular has donated 42 wireless hotspots and two years of service to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine. The hot spots will be used at the five Clubhouses in Auburn/Lewiston, Portland and South Portland. Each […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New federal lobstering restrictions spark backlash from industry and elected officials
‘This was the worst-case scenario,’ one Maine lobsterman says of rules to protect endangered whales by seasonally restricting 950 square miles of the Gulf of Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Judge conditionally approves Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
Under the settlement, the Sackler family will give up ownership of the company and contribute $4.5 billion. But the Sacklers will be shielded from any future lawsuits over opioids.