The Machinists Union is providing the funds to help a shipbuilder recover from a gruesome injury at Bath Iron Works.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
State opposes bill that would extend jobless benefits to Maine’s self-employed workers
The Maine Department of Labor says federal laws would have to change before it could set up a system to benefit workers who are not covered by state unemployment insurance.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Jared Golden asks federal government to reevaluate approval of CMP energy corridor
In a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, the 2nd District Democrat questioned the adequacy of the environmental review and public input compared to similar-scaled projects in New England.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine official warns against Affordable Care Act enrollment scams
‘We’ve received complaints from consumers who purchased plans they thought provided comprehensive coverage, but that actually have very limited benefits,’ says Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Pineland Farms, Dairy Farmers of America donate cheese to Good Shepherd Food Bank
AUBURN — Good Shepherd Food Bank received 12,000 pounds of donated handcrafted cheese from Pineland Farms and Dairy Farmers of America valued at more than $50,000. The donations were made in two batches, 4,832 pounds and 7,302.52 pounds, to be distributed across the state of Maine through Good Shepherd Food Bank’s 500-plus partner network. Dairy […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New unemployment claims follow seasonal decline in Maine
Last week’s decrease in initial jobless claims fits a typical late-winter trend in which hiring in the state starts to increase.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
White House says relief checks will go to most people who got $600 payments
A White House official says 98% of U.S. households that received COVID-19 relief checks in December will also qualify for the next round of payments.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Majority of small businesses not requiring vaccines, tests
The latest Small Business Pulse Survey is among a series of surveys the Census Bureau has conducted since last spring to measure the effect of the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
New, small retailers wanted for Auburn’s Exit 75
Plus, in this week’s The Buzz, Auburn puts seven properties on the market and we take a peek at how long it takes Mainers to pop the question (hint: it’s a while).
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Former Jackson Lab employee being investigated by FBI
A scientist who worked for the company in Connecticut is accused of failing to disclose income from Chinese research institutions when applying for federal funds in the U.S.