About 7,400 people did not submit proof of a prior job, but one top labor organizer blamed poor communication by the state as well as technical issues.
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Maine authorities warn of scam about expiring trademarks
Authorities in Maine say businesses, nonprofit groups and government organizations should be wary of a scam about expiring trademarks
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Norwegian Cruise Line asks judge to block Florida passenger vaccine law
The law prohibits cruise companies from demanding that passengers show written proof of coronavirus vaccination before they board a ship.
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At central Maine seafood eateries, lobster roll sales stay high while live purchases go low
High lobster market prices are being driven by ‘unprecedented demand,’ one expert says, as local businesses see the impact playing out more than a year into the pandemic.
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U.S. hiring surged in July, but delta variant seen as wild card
Economists worry that the resurgent coronavirus could discourage people from going out and spending and trigger another round of shutdowns or other restrictions.
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Worker shortage stymies vaccine mandates at Maine nursing homes
More than 40 nursing homes want to require employees to be vaccinated, but labor shortages make them wary of implementing requirements.
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Moderna says booster ‘likely’ to be needed this fall for ‘robust’ response against delta
The company said its coronavirus vaccine remained 93% effective through 6 months after the second shot, as it reported earnings and revenue that beat expectations.
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Airlines see grounds for optimism over long-haul rebound
The partial reopening of key routes across the North Atlantic and vital transfer hubs in the Middle East is stirring predictions that inter-continental journeys are on their way back.
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Infrastructure deal includes $1.9 billion for Maine transportation, broadband
The $1 trillion compromise Senate bill includes money for the state and potentially even more in competitive grants, according to a White House estimate.
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Shipping snags prompt U.S. firms to mull retreat from China
Importers are contending with a perfect storm of supply trouble – rising prices, overwhelmed ports, a shortage of ships, trains, trucks – that is expected to last into 2022.