Weekly certifications for both state and federal benefits declined sharply last week, to 56,700, after totaling roughly 66,000 the previous week.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
COVID-19 danger continues to drive applications for unemployment in U.S.
Employers added jobs from May through August — but the United States still has recovered less than half the jobs lost in March and April.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Report touts economic benefits of Maine tax credit for historic properties
The study of Maine’s historic rehabilitation tax credit says it has given the state’s economy a major boost and has more than paid for itself.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Madison Paper to appeal to Maine Supreme Judicial Court latest decision on tax abatement
Twice the taxes levied by the town of Madison have been challenged and twice the town has won, but at a cost of $200,000 which will increase because of the fight in the high court.
Posted inBusiness, The Buzz
Chick-fil-A for Lewiston’s Exit 80? Guess again
• New building proposed behind the former Promenade Mall
• Lewiston Planning Board green lights new cancer center
• The end for The Curio. Or is it?
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Raytheon doubles job cuts to 15,000, citing airline downturn
It plans to eliminate more jobs this year at its corporate offices, jet engine-maker Pratt & Whitney and aviation and military equipment manufacturer Collins Aerospace.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Topsham Aroma Joe’s plan stirs debate about Main Street vision
The attorney for Aroma Joe’s told Topsham planners Tuesday that after 11 months of making changes and increasing project costs to satisfy the town, “enough is enough.”
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Maine Public radio voices retire in budget move
Music hosts Sara Willis and Robin Rilette, along with news reporter Ed Morin, took voluntary retirement packages offered by the statewide public broadcasting network.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Breakfast be praised! The Holy Donut is coming to Auburn
No date has been set for the doughnut shop to open on Minot Avenue.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin
Saddleback Mountain looks to build solar farm, new mid-mountain lodge
Construction would take place next year if the state approves either project, which new owners call “critical” in bringing the ski resort back.