The number of claimants filing a new or reopened claim in Maine fell by 100 people to 2,500 last week.
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New jobless claims hold steady as Maine readies extended aid
About 2,600 people filed new benefit claims or reopened previous claims last week, the Maine Department of Labor reported Thursday.
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Maine’s jobless rate edged up slightly in January, yet it’s considered a positive sign
The increase is attributed to more participation in the labor market by Maine residents.
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New unemployment claims follow seasonal decline in Maine
Last week’s decrease in initial jobless claims fits a typical late-winter trend in which hiring in the state starts to increase.
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More Mainers could claim unemployment under new rules
The number of initial unemployment claims filed per week has dropped since the beginning of the year but remains higher than in previous years.
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New jobless claims continue to decline in Maine
About 2,700 Mainers filed or reopened a claim for state benefits in the second week of February, down from 2,800 a week earlier.
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Maine employers ease off testing as cannabis sales soar
Large employers such as Bath Iron Works and MaineHealth no longer test workers for the active ingredient in marijuana unless safety needs or federal rules require it.
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New jobless claims in Maine decline for fifth straight week
About 2,800 Maine residents filed an initial unemployment claim in the first week of February, down substantially from the beginning of the year.
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Maine jobless claims dip slightly but remain high
The state received about 2,700 new or reopened claims for unemployment benefits last week, down slightly from 2,800 the week before.
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Maine jobless claims trend downward but remain above normal
Claims for new unemployment benefits dropped slightly in the state last week, with about 3,200 Mainers filing new applications.