Many women have paid a price for leaving the workforce at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, either because they lost their jobs or because they quit because of caretaking responsibilities.
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Lifespan of Maine’s 207 area code extended again
The area code that serves the entire state is now expected to expire in the summer of 2036.
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Posted inBusiness, Election 2024, Politics
Trump’s economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say
Donald Trump has vowed that if voters return him to the White House, ‘inflation will vanish completely.’
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
USDA launches internal investigation into how it handled the deadly Boar’s Head outbreak
USDA Inspector General Phyllis Fong is looking into how federal investigators and state inspectors responded to dozens of reports of problems including mold, insects, dripping water and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Walgreens to close 1,200 U.S. stores as chain attempts to steady operations
A Walgreens spokesperson did not immediately respond to questions about whether any Maine stores would be included in the closures.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine DOT defends choice of Sears Island for wind port
In a recent report, the agency described 2 dozen locations where it considered building a wind port and said Sears Island would be the least costly.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Nobel prize awarded for research into how societal institutions impact success
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable growth.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine businesses recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in different ways
Five years after the state changed the October holiday from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, some businesses are giving workers the day off while others are trying to foster greater cultural awareness.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New regulations prompt some concerns among personal care agencies
While agencies told The Monitor they generally agree with the need for licensing, some worried certain requirements would be difficult to meet and could push costs up.
Posted inBusiness, News, Schools and Education
Inside Maine’s first EV repair class
About two dozen students have completed Southern Maine Community College’s hybrid and electric vehicle course since it launched in 2021. Similar programs are emerging elsewhere in the state.