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Maine’s continuing weekly jobless claims fall by nearly 10,000
Weekly certifications for both state and federal benefits declined sharply last week, to 56,700, after totaling roughly 66,000 the previous week.
Report touts economic benefits of Maine tax credit for historic properties
The study of Maine’s historic rehabilitation tax credit says it has given the state’s economy a major boost and has more than paid for itself.
The Wrap: Bread, cookies and chocolate
Ameera Bread is closed indefinitely, Leigh Kellis turns to cookies, and Black Dinah chooses a new name.
Northern Light Health caught up in data breach
The health care organization said it was affected when an online service provider’s information was stolen earlier this year.
Boston firm acquires 10 Maine community solar projects
Nexamp Inc. said it purchased the projects, each with a generating capacity of 5 megawatts, from Dimension Renewable Energy of Atlanta.
Maine Cabin Masters meets the Maine Shack in Manchester pop-up event
Longtime friends who pursued different paths in business are coming together Wednesday in Manchester at a popup event that brings together the Maine Cabin Masters with The Maine Shack, a Denver restaurant.
Maine utilities get go-ahead to resume some disconnections in Nov.
Gas and electric utilities still will be subject to winter disconnection rules that essentially prohibit shutoffs until April 15.
Tasting room operators fear state rules will leave them out in the cold
Most made it through the summer while being restricted to outdoor service, but some say they can’t survive Maine’s colder months unless the state changes its coronavirus rules.
Maine finalizes rules for mandatory paid leave law
The law, effective Jan. 1, will allow workers at companies with at least 10 employees to earn as much as 40 hours of paid time off per year.