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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine gyms and fitness centers hope something works out soon to boost business
Pointing to low transmission rates even while their industry struggles, gym owners want state officials to increase customer occupancy limits.
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Posted inBusiness, Morning Sentinel
Pandemic made Unity a college town without a college, and the locals are feeling the pressure
With the absence of approximately 650 Unity College students and a reduced staff, local services such as the fire department and businesses such as the local pizza joint are experiencing the loss.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Study finds transportation problems cost Maine motorists over $1 billion a year
Higher operating costs, collisions and delays cost Portland-area drivers an average of almost $1,400 a year each, according to a national transportation nonprofit.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden meets with House Democrats in push for $1.9 trillion plan
The Friday votes signal a more partisan effort underway pursuing final passage of Biden’s relief package through a narrow majority.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Tucked into Biden’s COVID-19 proposal: A push to cut child poverty in half
The idea has been debated in Congress for nearly two decades during which lawmakers have taken incremental steps to give more help to low-income families with children.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Meager gain in U.S. jobs highlights damage caused by COVID-19
The increase of just 49,000 positions in January made scarcely any dent in the nearly 10 million jobs that remain lost since the coronavirus intensified nearly a year ago.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Tax forms help reveal extent of unemployment fraud in U.S.
In California alone, state officials say the fraud totaled at least $11 billion and likely much more.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine lawmaker proposes more flexible review of cannabis-related advertising
The bill from Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, would strengthen the appeal process for businesses found in violation of marijuana marketing rules, including rules meant to prevent targeting ads to minors.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World, News
Johnson & Johnson seeks emergency authorization for single-shot vaccine
If cleared by the Food and Drug Administration, it will be the 3rd authorized coronavirus vaccine in the United States.