The donation will provide financial aid for graduate students, funding for postdoctoral research and support for cooperatives with Maine employers.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New claims for unemployment aid remain elevated in Maine
More than 2,100 Mainers filed initial claims last week as the number of people receiving unemployment benefits remained stubbornly high.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
At 840,000, layoffs still high, but so is skepticism on U.S. jobless data
Economists say they are increasingly dubious about the government’s unemployment claims figures, even though there is little doubt that hiring has slowed and employers have continued to lay off workers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Once shut out, Maine cannabis industry now eligible for sustainable energy grants
Efficiency Maine voted 5-2 Wednesday to allow state-legal marijuana businesses to apply for energy efficiency program grants.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
It’s not Maine Maple Sunday, but this new fall event will do
Thirty maple farms throughout the state, including farms in Albion, Clinton, Buxton and Sidney, are gearing up to host open houses this weekend instead of the traditional Maine Maple Sunday on the fourth Sunday in March.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
In about-face, Trump seeks to salvage parts of virus aid after ending talks
The president presses for $1,200 stimulus checks and new aid for airlines and other businesses hard hit by the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Midcoast Federal Credit Union to merge with Maine State Credit Union
The combined entity would operate as Maine State Credit Union, with over $725 million in assets and 46,000 members across eight locations.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: New Asian restaurant in Portland, and 2 favorites reopen
Silly’s and Empire Chinese Kitchen reopen, oysters pop up, and Open Creamery Day goes on.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Maine CDC investigating COVID-19 outbreak at Applebee’s in Auburn
As of Tuesday evening, the Center Street restaurant was still open to the public.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump administration to sharply limit skilled-worker visas
Department of Labor officials say the move will help more Americans get back to work, but critics argue that H-1B holders fill critical needs.