Employers added 850,000 jobs, and hiring was particularly strong in restaurants, bars and hotels, which collectively absorbed the brunt of the layoffs from the recession.
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Legal opinion says Belgrade marina not eligible for additional permitting
The town planning board discussed Shawn Grant’s application for a shoreland zoning permit Thursday evening.
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Navy ditches futuristic railgun, eyes hypersonic missiles
It spent more than a decade developing the electromagnetic railgun and once considered putting them on the stealthy new Zumwalt-class destroyers built at Bath Iron Works.
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Some 130 countries back deal on global minimum tax for companies
The agreement is an attempt to address challenges presented by a globalized and increasingly digital world economy in which profits can be relocated across borders.
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Maine extends $1,500 hiring bonus through July
The incentive to hire unemployed Mainers has been requested for about 300 workers so far since it started last month.
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Legislature OKs moratorium on offshore wind projects close to Maine coast
The proposal, which aims to address concerns by the lobstering industry, was sent to Gov. Janet Mills, a supporter of wind power, for her signature.
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Bill to overhaul medical marijuana rule-making becomes law
Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy now must consult with the cannabis industry and lawmakers before making any major regulatory changes.
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Maine jobless claims rise as U.S. claims fall to new pandemic low
Dozens of states began dropping expanded federal aid starting last month, but Maine continues to offer such benefits.
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Trump Organization, CFO plead not guilty to ‘sweeping and audacious’ tax fraud scheme
These are the first criminal indictments arising from a two-year investigation into the former president’s company.
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Amazon asks for FTC head to step aside from antitrust probes
Lina Khan has been a fierce critic of the the e-commerce giant, as well as of Facebook, Google and Apple.