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Maine unemployment rate inches up in October
Updated: November 21, 2022Maine's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate went up to 3.6% in October from 3.3% in September, the latest monthly barometer shows.
Updated: November 21, 2022
Maine businesses will see $23.7M in unemployment tax cuts in 2023
November 18, 2022The average unemployment tax per employee is expected to be $236 annually, a decrease of $32 from the average in 2022, the Mills Administration said.
November 18, 2022Golden boy: Incumbent prevails after ranked choice tally
November 17, 2022Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jared Golden retained his seat in Maine's 2nd Congressional District against challenger and former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin after ranked choice votes were tallied.
November 17, 2022
Maine Credit Union League hires director of governmental affairs
November 17, 2022Krista Simonis will advance the trade group's legislative, political and advocacy agendas in Augusta and Washington, D.C., and enjoys performing in an improv comedy group in her leisure time.
November 17, 2022
Maine regulator approves CMP, Versant rate increases
November 17, 2022The rates increases are set to take effect Jan. 1, and apply to the "standard offer" of electricity purchased by most Mainers.
November 17, 2022
Lobstermen: Loss of sustainability label will impact sales
November 17, 2022The Marine Stewardship Council plans to take action to suspend the sustainable certification Dec. 15. Certification is required by some large seafood buyers, so the suspension could affect lobstermen’s ability to sell their catch.
November 17, 2022Atlantic salmon restoration projects get $1.5M in fed funding
Updated: November 15, 2022Recipients include the Atlantic Salmon Federation, which received $401,514 to implement five projects to restore access to Atlantic salmon spawning and rearing habitats in the Kennebec River watershed.
Updated: November 15, 2022
Golden, Poliquin race for 2nd District to be decided by ranked choice count
November 10, 2022Ranked choice voting is required under Maine law if no candidate receives at least 50% of first choice votes on election day. The ranked-choice count will be determined on Nov. 15.
November 10, 2022
Election 2022: Maine voters reelect Mills, Pingree
November 9, 2022Gov. Janet Mills wins a second term as governor over Paul LePage, while U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree will return to Washington to represent the state's 1st District. In the 2nd Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden retains a thin lead over
November 9, 2022
On the Record: Angelynne Amores sets out to translate Lewiston’s ‘vibe’ into compelling narrative
November 8, 2022Lewiston's new director of marketing and communications talks to Mainebiz about the challenges and opportunities ahead.
November 8, 2022
New director of Maine ACLU brings nationwide experience to the position
November 8, 2022Arthur Padilla has led organizations that managed emergency preparedness for COVID-19, advised the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and the Alaska Humanities Forum.
November 8, 2022
Getting it in gear: $1.2M to bolster Maine's lobster industry
November 7, 2022Funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative will be used to research new, innovative gear technology, and to improve information and communications systems for lobstermen.
November 7, 2022
Regulator dials 'e' for 'extension' on Maine’s 207 area code
October 27, 2022Maine's utility regulator now says that the state's sole area code won't be exhausted until early 2027, 15 months later than the expected end date.
October 27, 2022
Bar Harbor survey looks to get a handle on how much housing is needed
Updated: October 25, 2022It's estimated that 70% of the jobs in Bar Harbor are filled by employees who commute from other towns.
Updated: October 25, 2022Maine unemployment rate rises to 3.3% in September
October 21, 2022The state's unemployment rate is up from 3.1% in August, the Maine Department of Labor reported.
October 21, 2022
$5M in grants available to help Maine tech startups expand
Updated: October 21, 2022The funding represents the second round of grants from the Pandemic Recovery for an Innovative Maine Economy, or PRIME Fund, administered by the Maine Technology Institute.
Updated: October 21, 2022
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