The following 19 organizations in Maine each received a forgivable loan of between $5 million and $10 million through the federal Paycheck Protection Program. • Alcom LLC • Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker Inc. • Continuum Health Services Inc. • Darling’s • Somic America Inc. • Spectrum Health Care Partners P.A. • Baker Newman & […]
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Data reveal Maine’s broad participation in federal emergency loan program
The Paycheck Protection Program has delivered more than $2 billion to companies in Maine, but recipients were kept secret until a limited disclosure by the federal government Monday.
Maine hotels step up safety measures to prove quarantines aren’t needed
Some are going to extreme lengths to keep air purified, guests spread apart and high-touch items disinfected.
We’d rather work from home, state workers say
A survey of Maine state employees conducted in May found that only 5 percent wish to return to their workplace full time.
Office doors reopening in Maine, but just a crack
Until there’s a vaccine for COVID-19, the office environment as it existed prior to March is not coming back.
Without hordes of tourists, Mainers get summer to ourselves
Residents are enjoying parts of the state they’d normally never go to in July or August.
Employers say worker-retention program riddled with problems
Some participants complain of missed payments and poor customer service, but the state says WorkShare is new to many, and more education on its proper use may be needed.
Mills advisory group warns of ‘economic cliff’ if no more federal aid comes
Leaders of the Maine Economic Recovery Committee warn of a ‘devastating’ economic decline unless the federal government takes further action.
Maine jobless claims continue to ease amid phased reopening of businesses
Over 4,000 Mainers filed new claims for jobless benefits last week, even as the state prepared to allow the vast majority of businesses to open back up.
Amusement, recreation and entertainment businesses reopen, but it’s not all fun and games
Turning the calendar to July means the majority of public-facing businesses in Maine can now serve customers, as long as they comply with a checklist of state-mandated safety precautions.