A moratorium on certain pandemic-related evictions has been imposed through the end of the year, but many say further congressional action is needed to address the threat of mass homelessness.
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Where are all the bankruptcies experts predicted?
A surge in personal and business bankruptcy filings was a projected result of the pandemic-induced recession, but filings in Maine were down 50% in August from a year earlier. That trend could change.
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South African protesters force closure of stores over offensive ad
People accuse the nationwide retailer Clicks of racism and insensitivity toward Black people’s identity.
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Easy part is over for Canada’s labor market recovery
Further advances may be harder to come by in what economists predict will be a long slog back to normal.
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New England clammers press through pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic represents only the most recent in a string of setbacks for the centuries-old New England clam harvesting industry.
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Virus still throwing theme park attendance for a loop
Some reduce operating days, slash ticket prices and close early for the year.
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Alaska man joins push to aid restaurant workers
Jack Little took to Facebook and Instagram, asking friends to send 50 cents or a dollar. The account to help wait staff has reached nearly $7,000.
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Fairfield orchard looking at safe ways to host Maine Apple Sunday with same traditions
The Apple Farm is hoping to be able to provide hayrides this year and other festivities, but with safer protocols in place such as mask-wearing and social distancing.
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Months after massive data breach, Maine nonprofits still notifying donors
A ransomware attack on online fundraising software provider Blackbaud’s electronic files has affected thousands of nonprofits around the country.