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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine health care systems to defy CDC shift, continue testing anyone exposed to virus
The federal CDC said last week that testing isn’t necessary for people suspected of being exposed if they show no symptoms of COVID-19.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Fed survey finds widespread pessimism about economic future
The report says that echoing across the country is the continued uncertainty stemming from the pandemic and its negative effect on consumer and business activity.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Agencies worried about tepid response to Maine emergency grant program
Local economic development agencies suspect many small businesses and nonprofits are unaware of the $200 million program, or don’t know how to apply.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
TD Bank scales back office space in Lewiston
The company says 90% of people who had worked downtown are working from home due to the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
CDC directs halt to renter evictions to prevent virus spread
The agency declares landlords can’t evict any ‘covered people’ for failure to pay rent.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lawsuit seeking refund for interrupted study abroad program is dismissed
A federal judge said the operators of the program, based in Portland, were within their rights to cancel the program due to the coronavirus
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
Facebook takes down Russian operation that recruited U.S. journalists
A report Tuesday finds that the Russian effort echoed past attempts to undermine support for Democratic Party candidates by appealing to left-wing U.S. voters.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
CMP starts up incentive program for high-power electric vehicle chargers
The pilot program, launched Tuesday, will offer as much as $4,000 toward the cost of installing ‘level 2’ charging stations as part of a state effort to gauge consumers’ funding preferences.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Fifteen years later, Walmart to launch its answer to Amazon Prime
Walmart’s online sales are growing rapidly, especially during the pandemic, when more people have turned to the company to order groceries online and pick them up at a store.