The governor issued an order this week requiring many businesses in 7 counties and several cities to enforce the state’s mask-wearing mandate with customers.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Janet Mills’ order to mask up faces mixed reaction in Lewiston and Auburn
Most customers and businesses complied with the governor’s order Thursday, while many others held steadfast against enforcement of face coverings.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bowdoinham man sues CMP over opt-out fee for smart meters
The complaint says the fee is discriminatory against people who do not want the meters because of a medical condition or a disability.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Consolidated Communications donates to Good Shepherd Food Bank
AUBURN — Consolidated Communications, a leading broadband and business communications provider, donated $10,000 to Good Shepherd Food Bank. Record numbers of people are experiencing hunger due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. With many unemployed as businesses closed and schools curtailed feeding programs, the demand on food banks and food pantries has grown exponentially. […]
Posted inBusiness, Franklin
Jay mill to reduce workforce related to April explosion
Nearly 60 people will be laid off as a result of the April explosion that interrupted pulp manufacturing at the Androscoggin Mill.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Sappi paper mill in Westbrook announces layoffs
Sappi North America will cut 30 percent of its workforce and shut down a paper machine in Westbrook, and Pixelle Specialty Solutions is stopping its pulp operation and laying off dozens at its mill in Jay.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
Joe Biden proposes $700 billion ‘Buy American’ campaign
Biden is proposing sweeping new uses of the federal government’s regulatory and spending power to bolster U.S. manufacturing and technology firms.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Bates economist: Androscoggin County recovering faster than state average
Julieta Yung, one of five members of the governor’s Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission, spoke Thursday morning at the LA chamber’s second virtual breakfast.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Jobless aid tops $1 billion in Maine as laid-off workers prepare to resume job searches
More than 87,000 weekly unemployment claims were paid out last week, as the state prepares to require claimants to start looking for work.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
1.3 million U.S. unemployment claims filed as layoffs continue
The persistently elevated level of layoffs are occurring as a spike in virus cases has forced six states to reverse their move to reopen businesses.