unemployment
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PublishedApril 11, 2020
Maine small businesses to receive $1.5 billion in paycheck protection funds
Approximately 8,400 small businesses have been approved for federal funds that are meant to keep workers employed during the coronavirus outbreak.
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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 3, 2020
Overwhelmed Maine unemployment office announces hiring, new rules for applicants
In order to reduce call volume, Mainers are asked to call on one of three days next week, depending on the first letter of their last name.
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PublishedApril 3, 2020
Commentary: New loan program will give Maine hospitality workers, employers relief during crisis
Sen. Collins' innovative approach won't keep all hotels and restaurants alive, but it will provide them breathing room.
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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 30, 2020
As more Mainers become unemployed, are some getting scared back into work?
Josh Johnstone, a rigger at Bath Iron Works, says he's struggling with whether to pursue an unemployment claim or look for work elsewhere as Maine sees a large volume of initial claims for unemployment insurance.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2020
Maine unemployment stood at 3.2% in February
The state's unemployment rate is expected to increase dramatically in March as a result of mass layoffs tied to the coronavirus outbreak.
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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 16, 2020
Maine jobless rate was barely above 3% in January
January gains of about 400 jobs were attributed to hiring at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
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