The four-week average for claims, which compensates for weekly volatility, rose by nearly 8,000 to 255,000.
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A likely poor jobs figure for January could prove temporary
Most economists expect a relatively quick rebound in hiring, possibly as soon as this month.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Committee advances bill to let Maine towns collect fees on short-term rentals
The bill would let communities impose impact fees on short-term rentals that aren’t inhabited by permanent residents and use that money to support affordable housing.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Medical cannabis sellers say scaled-back overhaul of rules still would go too far
The proposed rules, pared down from a prior proposal, still include requirements that industry members say are labor-intensive and cost-prohibitive.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Injured construction worker alleges negligence in lawsuit against Cianbro
More than 5 tons of steel fell on Eric Jabbusch of Greene at a Cianbro worksite on Interstate 95 in July 2020.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
To-go cocktails may stay awhile in Maine, but health advocates say not forever
Bars and restaurants say to-go alcohol sales have helped them weather the pandemic, but public health organizations say they shouldn’t continue indefinitely.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
Pandemic creates openings for would-be entrepreneurs
The increase in entrepreneurship in the past two years is much different than what happened after the last downturn in 2008-2009.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Change coming: Maine Turnpike plans to end cash toll collection
Technological advancements in recent decades have made the cash toll experience alien to many drivers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Bill could give Maine an advantage in new space race
Proponents say establishing the Maine Space Port Corp. as a quasi-state agency would maximize investments into aerospace technology from federal sources and private venture capitalists.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Another cruise cut short; passengers offloaded in Bahamas
Crystal Cruises is accused of failing to pay $4.6 million for fuel.