The initial shock is expected to last a decade or longer and could affect the trajectory of young workers throughout their careers.
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Posted inBusiness
SeaWorld, Disney plan to reopen Florida parks in June, July
The proposals will be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis for final approval.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine cancels 2,200 bogus unemployment claims, investigates payments to scammers
‘Organized criminals’ have taken advantage of a massive spike in unemployment payments to file claims with stolen personal information.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. on cusp of marking at least 100,000 deaths from virus
Public health experts cautioned that even more death is in the offing.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry
The layoffs are expected to be concentrated in the Seattle area.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Despite potential for reaching gathering limits, Whitefield will have Town Meeting in July
Though some Select Board members expressed concern about the impact of state limits on gatherings to no more than 50 people, the town will have an open Town Meeting at Whitefield Elementary School on July 18.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House casts first-ever remote vote as Republicans wage constitutional challenge
The new system of remote voting by proxy was pushed forward by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and fellow Democratic leaders this month as a temporary measure.
Posted inSports
Premier League teams approve contact training as player fears linger
Plans are still being discussed if the season – suspended in March with Liverpool leading by 25 points and nine games remaining – needs to be abandoned.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Mills delays restaurant dine-in reopenings, as Maine reports 2 deaths and 28 new COVID-19 cases
The governor put off the resumption of dine-in service in Cumberland, York and Androscoggin counties because of increases in case numbers and hospitalizations as the economy has reopened and testing has increased.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine news outlets team up to demand localized COVID-19 data from state
Maine is the only New England state that has not provided data about COVID-19 cases on a town-by-town basis.