The 14-day self-quarantine order for anyone coming to Maine from out of state frustrates masses of second-home owners and raises uncertainty about a peak spending season.
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Maine unemployment claims system faces lawmakers’ scrutiny
A committee will question Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman on Wednesday about complaints that workers have been denied benefits and been unable to find out why.
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Businesses first in line under Mills’ recovery plan approach reopening with caution
Some say they will hold off for a few days to make sure they meet state guidelines as the economy begins to churn back to life.
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Maine to announce timeline for expansion of unemployment benefits
The Department of Labor says it is close to launching a system that allows newly eligible Mainers to file claims for unemployment benefits.
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Decisions on thousands of unemployment claims fast-tracked by labor department
Rather than keeping people wondering until July about pending unemployment claims, the Department of Labor makes some assumptions and decides on 12,000 cases.
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Docks quiet for now, Maine marinas make plans to stay afloat
Maine’s recreational boating industry entering uncharted waters this season with new rules necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak.
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New Maine unemployment claims fall, but another surge expected
About 13,400 Mainers filed for unemployment benefits last week, less than half the previous week’s number, but an upcoming eligibility expansion is likely to trigger a resurgence of claims.
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Maine unemployment office to extend call-in hours starting Monday
Calls filing claims will be answered Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., an extension of nearly three hours.
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Still no date in sight for expansion of Maine unemployment benefits
Maine and other states are still figuring out how to implement a massive adjustment to the jobless claims system to include contractors and self-employed workers.
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‘The adult in the room’: CDC director is the face of Maine’s coronavirus response
Dr. Nirav Shah has earned widespread praise for his handling of the crisis, even inspiring a Facebook group and a highway sign saying, ‘In Shah we trust.’