When the pandemic derailed Linda Hildonen and Colby Michaud’s first musical stage production, they wrote another, inspired by the pandemic — and broke it up for a podcast.
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Bangor Savings Bank will require vaccination for new hires
The new policy is being implemented Sept. 7 in response to an ‘alarming’ rate of COVID-19 transmission, a company spokesperson says.
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Central Maine business briefs: Maine Policy Institute announces new board members
People & Places: Maine Music society appoints new artistic director.
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Thousands of Mainers at risk of losing, having to repay federal unemployment aid
About 7,400 people did not submit proof of a prior job, but one top labor organizer blamed poor communication by the state as well as technical issues.
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Maine authorities warn of scam about expiring trademarks
Authorities in Maine say businesses, nonprofit groups and government organizations should be wary of a scam about expiring trademarks
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Norwegian Cruise Line asks judge to block Florida passenger vaccine law
The law prohibits cruise companies from demanding that passengers show written proof of coronavirus vaccination before they board a ship.
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At central Maine seafood eateries, lobster roll sales stay high while live purchases go low
High lobster market prices are being driven by ‘unprecedented demand,’ one expert says, as local businesses see the impact playing out more than a year into the pandemic.
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U.S. hiring surged in July, but delta variant seen as wild card
Economists worry that the resurgent coronavirus could discourage people from going out and spending and trigger another round of shutdowns or other restrictions.
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Worker shortage stymies vaccine mandates at Maine nursing homes
More than 40 nursing homes want to require employees to be vaccinated, but labor shortages make them wary of implementing requirements.
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Moderna says booster ‘likely’ to be needed this fall for ‘robust’ response against delta
The company said its coronavirus vaccine remained 93% effective through 6 months after the second shot, as it reported earnings and revenue that beat expectations.