Lobstermen protest outside Whole Foods after Maine lobster ban
PORTLAND – There was anger and frustration from Maine’s lobster industry Monday but lawmakers say they have few options to
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economy
Sears Hometown files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
(CNN) — The “other Sears” is in financial turmoil, just like its more famous parent company. Sears Hometown Stores Inc., a franchise-owned
Read MoreCall for more emergency assistance
WASHINGTON, DC– Senator Susan Collins and Congressman Jared Golden are among those calling for an additional 500 million dollars in
Read MoreLockman: Janet Mills’ “Winter Emergency” a Welfare Bonanza at the Expense of Nursing Homes
The biennial clown show on the banks of the Kennebec opened last week at the Statehouse with scores of newcomers
Read MoreHousing advocates laud eviction ban, but say rental assistance needed
Between 2015 and 2019, Androscoggin County had the second highest five-year average of eviction filings in Maine. The post Housing
Read MoreNew bureaucratic snags delay dispersal of $20M in pandemic relief to Maine’s seafood industry
Federal regulators have disputed Maine’s plan to distribute $20 million in coronavirus relief to the state seafood industry by saying
Read MoreMaine unemployment claims increase slightly as layoffs continue
The number of initial and continued claims appears to be be leveling off after declining sharply from a peak this
Read MoreSome Maine businesses struggling to find workers to keep doors open
Some Maine businesses said they are struggling to find enough workers to keep their doors open. Read More
Read MoreAgencies worried about tepid response to Maine emergency grant program
Local economic development agencies suspect too many small businesses and nonprofits are unaware of the $200 million program or don’t
Read MoreUnemployment Rises In July As More Mainers Look For Work
Unemployment in Maine’s three urban areas rose in July.Read More
Read MoreMaine Activists Welcome The US CDC’s Eviction Freeze, But Urge Long-Term Housing Relief
Activists in Maine are welcoming the U.S. Center for Disease Control’s recent order to freeze evictions for some until the
Read MoreMaine Seafood Businesses To Get $20 Million In CARES Act Funds
Commercial fishing license holders, shellfish growers and fishing guides that lost at least 35 percent of sales due to the
Read MoreJanet Mills pushes back key budget deadline in hope that federal aid could stem cuts
AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. Janet Mills gave state department heads more time Monday to submit budget plans for next year
Read MoreTen projects share $2.2 million in awards from Maine Technology Institute
Coupled with nearly $32 million in matching funds, the innovative projects are expected to create or preserve 1,600 jobs in
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