The state still has more work to do to repair the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic aftershocks.
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Skiing, child care, ‘biochar’ and kelp: Brunswick-based CEI releases annual impact report
The mission-driven financial institution assisted 95 mostly Maine-based business clients with $35.8 million in financing during the 12 months ending Sept. 30.
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Our View: Getting Maine back to work
A think tank’s report identifies child care subsidies and other aid to families as a necessary step toward full economic recovery.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Business, higher ed have the same problem – can they work together to solve it?
The answer for Maine lies in presenting a new education and career pathway that combines work and studies at the same time.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Electricity prices will squeeze Mainers’ budgets next year
But state and federal agencies say they are already lining up aid to offset an expected jump in January.
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Pandemic points out need for better economic support for marginalized Mainers, report says
A report from the left-leaning Maine Center for Economic Policy found that women, people of color and front-line workers have been disproportionately harmed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Maine launches $20 million grant program for food infrastructure
The new Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Program relies on federal funds and will be administered through the state Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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Maine’s job recovery stalled in September as COVID-19 surged
Maine’s workforce shrank last month, even as thousands of people lost access to enhanced federal unemployment aid.
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Gov. Mills announces $139 million in spending for Maine’s economic recovery
Investments include $20 million for a new small business grant program, $39 million to help lower monthly health insurance premiums and $80 million to replenish the state’s unemployment trust fund.
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Our View: Global causes, local impacts with supply chain woes
Mainers are seeing higher prices and few choices due to the worldwide disruptions caused by COVID.