maine economy
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PublishedApril 2, 2020
Maine unemployment claims hit new record of nearly 24,000 last week
As many as 87,000 Mainers will be out of work by the end of June because of coronavirus, one economic policy group estimates.
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PublishedApril 1, 2020
Commentary: Telephone forum will give Mainers a chance to speak about COVID’s impact
Wednesday night's event is a time to share medical, safety and financial concerns.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2020
Gov. Mills extends Maine income tax filing deadline to July 15
Maine joins about 26 other states in pushing back their income tax filing deadlines to July 15 to conform with the new federal deadline, which was extended because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2020
Chamber leaders: Support Maine’s business community during the COVID-19 pandemic
Information is available about assistance for workers and employers, and the chamber community's Pay It Forward Maine is encouraging Mainers to support businesses.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2020
The Maine Millennial: Bridging the social distancing gaps
Neighbors can still rely on neighbors when other supports fall through.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2020
State agency releases emergency loans for businesses impacted by coronavirus
The Finance Authority of Maine will use one-third of its reserves to aid small businesses damaged by the sudden economic impact of the pandemic.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2020
Our View: Don’t forget Maine food service workers when crisis ends
It's important to shut down restaurants and bars to slow the growth of COVID-19, but it comes with a cost.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2020
Unemployment claims in Maine surpassed February’s total in just 3 days this week
Nearly 5,000 Mainers have claimed unemployment since Sunday, putting Maine on track to surpass the highest weekly total since the Great Recession.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2020
Our View: Virus testing failure has consequences
Maine's economy and the nation's will take a beating because we didn't prepare for this outbreak.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2020
Maine trade groups lash out against proposed increase in overtime pay eligibility
A bill in the Legislature would allow thousands more salaried workers in Maine to earn overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours a week.
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