It will take time for the state’s labor department to implement reauthorized federal benefits and new payments from the COVID-19 relief package finalized after a delay by the president.
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Bangor toilet paper factory slows down after busy year in pandemic
In addition to providing toilet paper and other paper products, the company provided the raw material for antiseptic wipes.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Here’s what’s in the stimulus and government funding bill
The massive, year-end catchall bill combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion spending bill and reams of other unfinished legislation.
Posted inBusiness, Morning Sentinel
43 Main St. in Oakland buzzing with Buddies Groceries, Oakland Pharmacy
Shane and Bud Savage purchased Buddies Groceries in September and moved Oakland Pharmacy into a new addition connected to the market that opened Dec. 14.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Josh Kim named CMGC 2020 Emerging Leader of the Year
People & Places: Gardiner FCU committed to financial education for all ages.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine restaurants experienced a Christmas Day like no other
Most local restaurants said business was slower than past years.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Outdoors
Nordic skis, snowshoes flying off the shelves in Maine
Local ski shops say the shortage appears linked to a desire by Mainers to get outdoors safely while the pandemic rages.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. plants hope to maintain production despite virus threat
But as it will be months before many people will be vaccinated, factories will remain vulnerable.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Premier makes outreach effort to placate angry Indian farmers
Narendra Modi asks them to explain how the government’s agricultural policies have benefited them, a month into massive protests that have rattled his administration.
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Japan adopts green growth plan to go carbon-free by 2050
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, in a policy speech in October, pledged to achieve net zero emissions in 30 years.