The state lost more than 48,000 jobs from February to December of last year, and women held 57% of those jobs. The crisis has drawn attention to systemic inequities for Maine’s working women.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
ACA expansion to boost subsidies for most of 63,000 Mainers with coverage
The average monthly premium reduction is $50, but some could see hundreds of dollars in savings on their health insurance each month.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Skiers hit Maine slopes in 2020-2021 season as pandemic pushed people to get outside
“People really wanted to ski,” Sugarloaf spokesman Ethan Austin said. “They didn’t want this to be one of the things the pandemic took away from them.”
Posted inBusiness
Arkansas attorney general sues Walgreens over opioid crisis
The pharmacy chain distributed over 142 million dosage units of oxycodone and hydrocodone in the state from 2006 to 2014.
Posted inBusiness
Facebook to label vaccine posts to combat misinformation
The social network is also adding a tool to help get users vaccinated.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Photo: Historic building in Lewiston comes down
The orange and yellow converted Greek Revival building on Main Street has ties to Lewiston’s medical history.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Small group plays big role in pushing vaccine skepticism, Facebook study finds
The results from Facebook’s research track with findings from researchers who have noted that a small minority of people, particularly influencers and people who post frequently or use underhanded tactics to spread their message, can be superspreaders of misleading information.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Group lines up support for nurses’ union at Maine Medical Center
A letter backing the labor union effort for registered nurses at Maine’s largest hospital garnered at least 1,500 signatures, according to a pro-union group.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Legislation that would silence foreign companies in Maine ballot campaigns gets first look
Three bills before the Maine Legislature would prevent companies like Hydro-Quebec from spending money to influence statewide ballot questions, including one in November on a controversial power line.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s jobless rate edged up slightly in January, yet it’s considered a positive sign
The increase is attributed to more participation in the labor market by Maine residents.