Some are falling behind on other bills, using food pantries or relying on federal and state assistance, which experts say is not sustainable with financial aid programs set to expire.
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Maine workers, labor groups warn of widespread suffering unless federal jobless aid is extended
The added $600-per-week benefit has saved thousands of Maine households from poverty, but it is due to expire soon, which could create economic calamity, advocates warn.
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Commentary: Better broadband access is mission critical for Maine’s economy
Vote ‘yes’ on 1 to put millions of dollars to work creating jobs, supporting students and helping businesses rebound and grow.
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Jobless aid tops $1 billion in Maine as laid-off workers prepare to resume job searches
More than 87,000 weekly unemployment claims were paid out last week, as the state prepares to require claimants to start looking for work.
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Top PPP recipients in Maine
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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Commentary: Efficiency Maine Trust has a 10-year record of energy-saving success
To sustain our economy and quality of life, we must aggressively shift to more efficient products that run on lower carbon energy.
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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.
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Commentary: Help close the Maine broadband gap – vote for expansion bond
The pandemic has made clear that reliable and affordable internet is a necessity for our livelihood, our education, our health care and our economy.
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Mills’ economic recovery committee urges school reopenings, broadband expansion
The committee was tasked with recommending steps state government could take immediately to stabilize the Maine economy.
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State’s fraud investigations have derailed some Mainers’ federal unemployment benefits
The short-staffed Maine Department of Labor has had to delay payments and a program for those who have exhausted benefits, the state’s labor commissioner told lawmakers Thursday.