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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal funding not enough to meet farmers’ needs, state official says
Maine Agriculture Commissioner Amanda Beal told lawmakers Thursday that although farmers have been innovative in dealing with pandemic-related disruptions, they need more help to survive.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine cancels thousands more bogus unemployment claims as new filings fall sharply
The state says it canceled $13 million in unemployment benefits as the weekly number of new jobless claims hits the lowest point since the pandemic hit Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
Nearly 21 million people in the U.S. are officially classified as unemployed.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Pandemic sparks bicycle boom, and Mainers overwhelm supply
Stay-at-home orders created ideal market conditions for a surge in cycling, but now consumers face a shortage of bikes because of supply chain disruption.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Geiger furloughs workers but expects to hire them back
Geiger, located on Mount Hope Avenue in Lewiston, employs roughly 360 people, not including sales staff.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sen. Collins suggests another round of aid to small businesses
During a committee hearing, Maine’s senior senator tells Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that businesses – particularly those related to tourism – that received Paycheck Protection Program loans should be allowed to apply for more money.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
New Carbonite owner adding 90 jobs to its Lewiston office
The growth will put the local office at over 200 workers again.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
New LifeFlight crew quarters landing at Auburn airport
• New thrift shop for Center Street
• Auburn Planning Board approves $16M solar proposal; state will decide if it’s a go