The state’s unemployment rate is expected to increase dramatically in March as a result of mass layoffs tied to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Maine elver fishery to open Monday following one-week delay
The state postponed the start of the fishery’s $20 million-a-year season because of coronavirus concerns.
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Maine financial regulator loosens industry rules amid crisis
The Maine Securities Administrator is temporarily relaxing certain requirements for financial firms, to keep the industry moving during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Gov. Mills approves tax credit for biofuel makers
The tax credit is projected to create or sustain over 1,000 manufacturing jobs in Maine over the next 10 years.
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State agency releases emergency loans for businesses impacted by coronavirus
The Finance Authority of Maine will use one-third of its reserves to aid small businesses damaged by the sudden economic impact of the pandemic.
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Coronavirus restrictions put crimp on public services
Public services provided at the state and local level may become increasingly difficult to access as officials take steps to protect workers and the public while limiting the spread of COVID-19.
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Maine lawmakers send forward transportation, internet bonds
The bond questions will be put to Maine voters on the June 9 congressional primary ballot.
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State closes all Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices
While all branch offices and the mobile unit will remain closed until further notice, many transactions can still be processed online.
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Maine Natural Gas to be fined $50,000 for safety violations
The utility, a subsidiary of Central Maine Power Co.’s parent company, delivers pipeline gas to 4,800 customers in the Augusta, Brunswick and Windham areas.
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PUC seeks to counter misinformation about CMP bill payment deferral policy
The Maine Public Utilities Commission has neither ended a policy allowing Central Maine Power customers to defer payment on a portion of disputed bills nor stopped working to resolve complaints.