It will take time for the state’s labor department to implement reauthorized federal benefits and new payments from the COVID-19 relief package finalized after a delay by the president.
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Bangor toilet paper factory slows down after busy year in pandemic
In addition to providing toilet paper and other paper products, the company provided the raw material for antiseptic wipes.
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The Latest: China sentences former lawyer who reported on virus outbreak to 4 years
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
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State braces for surge of COVID-19 in the wake of the holidays
The Maine’s CDC reported 439 new cases and 3 deaths Monday, with more infections expected as a result of travel and social gatherings over Christmas and New Year’s.
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Here’s what’s in the stimulus and government funding bill
The massive, year-end catchall bill combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion spending bill and reams of other unfinished legislation.
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Trump signs massive measure funding government, COVID relief
The president signs a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.
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Collins, King among bipartisan group that urged Trump to sign COVID-19 relief bill
Their efforts were rewarded Sunday night when the president signed the $900 billion emergency relief package and government funding authorization.
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Trump indicates he will sign stimulus, government spending bill into law, averting shutdown
The president had demanded changes to the stimulus bill but on Sunday signaled he would release the stimulus funds after all
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Winthrop Public Schools cap number of students able to participate in remote learning to 100
With coronavirus relief funds not extending past Dec. 30, the district can’t afford to hire new teachers.
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Maine CDC reports another 333 COVID-19 cases, 4 additional deaths
The public health agency is expecting an influx of test results from outside labs early this week because some did not report numbers to the state over the holiday weekend.