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ACLU steps in to support Maine’s online privacy law
Internet industry groups filed a lawsuit challenging the law, which takes effect in July and is seen as one of the strictest in the country.
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Credit agencies affirm Maine’s ‘high-grade’ bond ratings despite pandemic
Moody’s and Standard & Poors said the state is in a stable debt position as it enters a period of financial uncertainty.
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White House won’t release economic projections that would forecast extent of downturn
The White House is supposed to unveil a federal budget proposal every February and then typically provides a “mid-session review” in July or August with updated projections on economic trends.
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Wilton’s Ambition Brewery expands taproom in preparation for July 1 opening
Ambition Brewery pivots business model to stay afloat during the pandemic.
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Fraud contributed to record 37,000 jobless claims, Maine officials say
Having 24,500 Mainers file claims – the other 12,500 are duplicates – is a ‘sharp and suspicious’ increase from recent trends, the state Labor Department said.
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41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow
Roughly 2.1 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a sign that companies are still slashing jobs.
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CVS to launch COVID-19 testing at 4 Maine pharmacies Friday
Customers can get self-administered tests at drive-through windows at some CVS locations as the state ramps up testing.
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Salvage BBQ and Smokehouse in Portland closes after employee tests positive
Salvage BBQ and Smokehouse on Congress Street will remain closed until at least June 9.
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Maine companies in bankruptcy sue federal agency for denying them emergency loans
The three companies say they were unfairly denied Paycheck Protection Program funds because they are in Chapter 11 reorganization.