Until there’s a vaccine for COVID-19, the office environment as it existed prior to March is not coming back.
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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.
MaineHealth retains A+ bond rating despite pandemic challenges
Ratings agencies S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service each endorsed MaineHealth with strong credit ratings.
Investors’ lawsuit advances against Prime Automotive owner
A Texas law firm claims the owner of Prime Automotive Group, which operates 9 dealerships in Maine, has been running a Ponzi scheme in which investors have lost $1.8 billion.
Maine hospitality industry’s revenue could fall by one-third this year, economists say
A preliminary report says the state’s restaurants and lodging businesses stand to lose billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs because of the pandemic.
MaineHealth commits to solar power for half of its energy needs
The state’s largest health care system has signed deals with 3 solar developers and says it expects to save $1 million a year in electricity costs.