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Calls grow to expand small-biz loans after 15,000 Maine firms get $1.9B
Updated: April 20, 2020The Maine State Chamber of Commerce and the Maine Bankers Association are calling for expanding the federal Paycheck Protection Program as discussions continue among Washington lawmakers.
Updated: April 20, 2020Maine's unemployment rate stays flat — for now
April 17, 2020The preliminary unemployment rate for Maine during March was 3.2%, the same level as in February. But don't be misled.
April 17, 2020
Maine employers must go paperless when submitting layoff information
April 17, 2020Employers completing paper forms on behalf of laid-off workers must now provide the information electronically, the Department of Labor says. The DOL has been "inundated" with paperwork in the recent economic downturn.
April 17, 2020
Help could be on the way for Portsmouth shipyard workers during pandemic
Updated: April 15, 2020Maine's and New Hampshire's congressional delegations are urging the Department of Defense to reinstate a paid employee leave policy at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, after a civilian employee death there due to COVID-19.
Updated: April 15, 2020
Judge rules lobster fishing impact on right whales needs study
April 13, 2020The decision of a lawsuit brought by environmental groups says federal fishery managers haven’t fully analyzed the impact of lobster fishing on endangered North Atlantic right whales. It's still unclear what the ruling could mean for Maine.
April 13, 2020
Pandemic delays launch of Maine's recreational marijuana market
April 13, 2020The state Office of Marijuana Policy is postponing the spring debut of adult-use marijuana retail sales in Maine, because of concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
April 13, 2020
In tragic irony, $1.5B contract clears the ways for Maine Maritime ship
Updated: April 13, 2020The multiyear agreement went to a Philadelphia shipyard for up to five of the training vessels. In charge of the work is a company that still contests penalties for its role in the El Faro tragedy.
Updated: April 13, 2020Maine jobless claims hit another high, but funding for small business starts to flow
April 10, 2020The latest data show Mainers continue to apply for unemployment benefits in record numbers, but large numbers of Maine businesses also are starting to receive federal emergency relief.
April 10, 202018 health centers across Maine will get $13M in federal aid
April 10, 2020From York County to Lubec to the Katahdin Valley, the community health centers will receive much-needed funding for COVID-19 testing, supplies, telehealth services and more.
April 10, 2020
MTI, FocusMaine to lead $2M roadmapping for state's marine industries
April 9, 2020The three-year strategic planning initiative will plot future opportunities and action needed to build out the Maine's marine industries and meet workforce development challenges.
April 9, 2020
Mainebiz webinar explains how to make the most of federal relief
April 8, 2020Three experts discussed the potential business benefits of the new Paycheck Protection Program in a webinar presented by Mainebiz Wednesday morning. A second, free informational webcast on federal business relief is scheduled for Thursday.
April 8, 2020
Maine farms, farmers markets can be reimbursed for SNAP/EBT equipment
Updated: April 8, 2020The new program reimburses the costs of electronic-purchasing equipment needed to process food sales through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Updated: April 8, 2020Maine small businesses, individuals should be wary of COVID-19 scam surge
April 7, 2020Scammers are using the COVID-19 crisis to steal money from both businesses and individuals in a variety of ways, officials from financial, consumer and government agencies warn.
April 7, 2020More than 1,400 Maine applications so far for $410M in small-biz loans
April 6, 2020Applications are pouring in for loans under the new federal Paycheck Protection Program, keeping bankers and others busy. The district director of the Maine SBA District Office shares the latest numbers with Mainebiz.
April 6, 2020
Leeds health care nonprofit gets $371K fed loan for clinic upgrade
Updated: April 7, 2020DFD Medical Center will use the USDA Rural Development Critical Facilities Loan to expand its Leeds clinic and allow room for added psychiatric services. The nonprofit also has clinics in Turner and Monmouth, and serves 8,000 patients.
Updated: April 7, 2020
Maine hotels, other lodging businesses close after emergency order
Updated: April 6, 2020Maine's hotels, motels and other lodging operations shut down Sunday in response to another order from Gov. Janet Mills attempting to slow the spread of COVID-19. While there are some exceptions, most businesses seemed to be complying.
Updated: April 6, 2020
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