Like other airlines, American encouraged thousands of workers to quit last year when air travel collapsed during the pandemic, only to be caught short-staffed this year when travel recovered faster than expected.
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MaineHealth receives $1.5 million to help study long-term COVID-19 effects
The study is designed to determine why some people suffer prolonged symptoms or develop new or returning symptoms.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Sports, Varsity Maine
In tight labor market, some teens wrestle with choosing jobs or sports
Recognizing the dilemma, coaches have made adjustments to their expectations and practice times to help kids who want to stay involved in high school sports.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Holiday shopping season starts early as labor, supply chain issues dog Maine retailers
Worries about a shortage of consumer goods could make much of November and December look like Black Friday every day.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Harvest on the Harbor returns and reboots as hybrid festival
After a year off because of COVID-19, a smaller version of Portland’s signature food and wine festival is back Nov. 3-6.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Question 1 Q&A: Win or lose, power line fight will continue
No matter how the vote goes, a war over competing visions for Maine’s energy future could drag on well into 2022 or beyond.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Demand for electric vehicle rebates supercharged as Maine sales rise
Over just two years, state rebates climbed more than sevenfold for electric car rebates and more than 12-fold for plug-in hybrid rebates.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine buyers amped about electric vehicles, but supplies weak
Electric vehicle sales jumped almost fourfold over two years and demand is high, although percent of total sales is still low as Maine gradually readies for growth.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Funnyman Tim Sample stands up for EVs
‘These new high-tech cars are real quick, they handle great, look awesome, and cost less to run than gas cars,’ says the Maine humorist.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Walt McKee receives ‘New England SuperLawyer’ ranking
People & Places: Dr. Jonathan Herland hired as pain management specialist.