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Unemployment rate was stable in January, pre-coronavirus
March 17, 2020It's unclear how the COVID-19 outbreak may affect employment in Maine, but January's unemployment rate was about on track with other recent levels.
March 17, 2020
Legislature, Mills propose $73M emergency supplemental budget
Updated: March 17, 2020The proposal addresses the COVID-19 response, including money for Maine CDC and direct support for health care providers, as well as some other priorities, but doesn't include most of what the Legislature was considering this session.
Updated: March 17, 2020Mills seeks federal relief for small businesses affected by COVID-19
March 16, 2020The governor also has introduced emergency legislation that would expand unemployment benefits for individuals whose jobs are affected by the outbreak.
March 16, 2020
What the Fed rate cut means for Maine businesses and consumers
March 16, 2020In Maine, bank executives and others in the financial services sector welcomed the Fed action as mainly positive for businesses and consumers in the longer term.
March 16, 2020
As state of emergency declared, number of COVID-19 cases in Maine rises to 17
March 16, 2020The state now has 17 cases, most in Cumberland County, but the Maine CDC expects more as schools close and the state government works on emergency legislation.
March 16, 2020
DEP gives conditional approval to CMP transmission corridor
Updated: March 16, 2020The draft order sets "unprecedented" environmental and conservation conditions on the $1 billion project, and more public comment will be taken until a final order is issued.
Updated: March 16, 2020
Augusta professional building sells for $8.7 million
March 15, 2020Although the initial list price for a turnkey investment property in Augusta was dropped by $1 million, the ultimate $8.7 million deal shows active interest by both Maine-based and out-of-state investors.
March 15, 2020
City of Portland cancels events at all city venues, part of wave across state
March 13, 2020The city of Portland canceled all events scheduled for the next 30 days at Merrill Auditorium, Portland Expo and Ocean Gateway, as well as the March 16 city council meeting and all other public meetings, after calls from state and health officials
March 13, 2020
Mills, Shah urge Mainers to take precautions as state's first coronavirus case confirmed
March 12, 2020Gov. Janet Mills and Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah urged Mainers to take precautions at a news conference held minutes after the state's first positve case of coronavirus was confirmed.
March 12, 2020
Mack Point Terminal to be assessed for renewable energy industry
March 12, 2020Mack Port Terminal in Searsport is being considered as a potential site for opportunities to support Maine’s renewable energy industry, specifically offshore wind. Offshore wind is poised to become a $1 trillion industry by 2040, creating thousands
March 12, 2020
Central Maine Cancer Center gets initial DHHS approval
March 12, 2020State regulators have given conditional initial approval to the Central Maine Cancer Center, Central Maine Healthcare's planned $38 million project that would centralize and upgrade cancer services on its Lewiston campus.
March 12, 2020Potential vote to block CMP corridor takes next step to the ballot
March 6, 2020The Maine Secretary of State says opponents of the proposed electricity transmission corridor have delivered more than enough signatures to create a citizens referendum that could stop the plan.
March 6, 2020Maine to start coronavirus testing at state lab
Updated: March 6, 2020The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention will begin testing for exposure to COVID-19 using newly received equipment, as the number of individuals being tested in the state increases.
Updated: March 6, 2020
Bill would create first step toward Maine spaceport, and beyond
March 5, 2020LD 2092 would put together a public-private council that would develop a strategy for location of a spaceport in Maine, helping to launch the global "new space" industry in the state.
March 5, 2020
Bill would give tax credits to Maine businesses that create remote-working jobs
Updated: March 6, 2020The proposal is aimed at boosting rural areas of the state and opening up job choices by giving businesses with headquarters in Maine an incentive to allow employees to work remotely.
Updated: March 6, 2020Maine election brief: Biden, Sanders in deadlock, vaccine proposal defeated
March 4, 2020Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden were in almost a dead heat early Wednesday in Maine's Democratic primary race for president. A citizen referendum to restore certain exemptions for school vaccination requirements was soundly defeated.
March 4, 2020
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