It’s unclear exactly how widespread coronavirus surcharges are but health-care providers and residential facilities are some of the worst-affected sectors.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Meager gain in U.S. jobs highlights damage caused by COVID-19
The increase of just 49,000 positions in January made scarcely any dent in the nearly 10 million jobs that remain lost since the coronavirus intensified nearly a year ago.
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Winslow Park breaks even in 2020, moves ahead with handicapped-accessible ramp
Winslow Memorial Park Commission is slated to go over the 2020 park report on Feb. 8, along with a project to install an ADA-compliant ramp down to the beach.
Posted inMaine, News
COVID-19 cases continue downward trend, with 265 new infections reported
Vaccinations are being administered at a slow but slighly accelerated pace. Nearly 10% of Maine’s population has received at least 1 dose.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Coronavirus cases drop at U.S. nursing homes and assisted living centers
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Tax forms help reveal extent of unemployment fraud in U.S.
In California alone, state officials say the fraud totaled at least $11 billion and likely much more.
Posted inNation & World, News
Senate approves budget bill to pass Biden economic relief plan
The resolution would provide for stimulus payments up to $1,400 per person and ensures that upper-income taxpayers do not receive the payments.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough tries to get a grip on odor in marijuana facilities
Council considers making landlord responsible.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough author self-publishes children’s book
She said her story is innocent, with no dark or political undertones.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
ecomaine’s Upcycle 2021 challenge accepting entries
Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough and South Portland students have an opportunity to win $500 for their school’s STEM club, green team or project graduation with ecomaine’s Upcycle 2021 challenge. The success of last year’s challenge caused ecomaine to bring the competition back for this year, said a release from ecomaine, a waste and recycling company. Any […]