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PublishedApril 27, 2020
Maine to announce timeline for expansion of unemployment benefits
The Department of Labor says it is close to launching a system that allows newly eligible Mainers to file claims for unemployment benefits.
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PublishedApril 24, 2020
Decisions on thousands of unemployment claims fast-tracked by labor department
Rather than keeping people wondering until July about pending unemployment claims, the Department of Labor makes some assumptions and decides on 12,000 cases.
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PublishedApril 24, 2020
Docks quiet for now, Maine marinas make plans to stay afloat
Maine's recreational boating industry entering uncharted waters this season with new rules necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak.
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PublishedApril 16, 2020
New Maine unemployment claims fall, but another surge expected
About 13,400 Mainers filed for unemployment benefits last week, less than half the previous week's number, but an upcoming eligibility expansion is likely to trigger a resurgence of claims.
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PublishedApril 14, 2020
Maine unemployment office to extend call-in hours starting Monday
Calls filing claims will be answered Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., an extension of nearly three hours.
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PublishedApril 10, 2020
‘The adult in the room’: CDC director is the face of Maine’s coronavirus response
Dr. Nirav Shah has earned widespread praise for his handling of the crisis, even inspiring a Facebook group and a highway sign saying, ‘In Shah we trust.’
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PublishedApril 9, 2020
Maine unemployment claims hit new record of nearly 31,000 last week
After 3 consecutive weeks of record claims, an estimated 11% of Mainers are now out of work.
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PublishedApril 6, 2020
CMP corridor referendum still on track after legal challenges
Opponents of Central Maine Power Co.'s proposed power line through the state's western mountains get 2,000 signatures tossed, but still have a margin of 3,000 for a ballot measure.
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PublishedApril 6, 2020
Maine regulator predicts outbreak of virus-related scams
Maine Securities Administrator Judith Shaw warns residents to be wary of schemes preying on their fears surrounding coronavirus.
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PublishedApril 3, 2020
Second COVID-19 case at BIW triggers more calls to close the shipyard
Some lawmakers want the shipyard shut down to limit further spread to workers and their communities, but Bath Iron Works says its work is essential to national security and Gov. Janet Mills says she does not have authority to close the business.
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