Commentary: The U.S. unemployment system is broken but fixable

Bigger checks are good but not enough for the millions of jobless Americans who need more help.

Jobless claims remain high in Maine amid unrelenting pandemic

About 3,800 Maine residents filed a new unemployment insurance claim last week, and over 49,000 continuing claims were filed.

Maine jobless claims remain high as state implements new employer tax

More than 4,000 Mainers filed new claims last week, while a 0.13% payroll tax was implemented to help fund the unemployment compensation office.

Maine’s job losses worse than in any recession in 50 years

The percentage of jobs lost in the state since February was more severe than in any economic downturn since 1969, according to a new state analysis.

Months later, more than 1 million Americans are still waiting for unemployment help

Another 3,300 Mainers apply for unemployment aid

The Maine Department of Labor says payments may be delayed but there will be no break in benefits under extended federal programs.

Commentary: Maine nonprofit organizations need a lifeline

Please support the charities that have helped keep Mainers safe, housed, fed, educated and even entertained during the pandemic.

Treasury, White House under pressure to quickly disburse stimulus aid after Trump’s delay

The Treasury Department and other federal agencies did not reveal specific timelines for when stimulus checks, small business aid, and unemployment benefits would be released.

Jobless benefits for thousands of Mainers could be delayed at least a week

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.

Jobless claims remain high in Maine as pandemic rages

Nearly 3,000 more state unemployment claims were filed last week as President Trump casts doubt on an aid package that would benefit tens of thousands of jobless Mainers.