Domino’s pizza franchises to hire 150 in Maine

The national chain, which focuses on takeout and delivery, is hiring for positions across 2 dozen locations in the state.

Maine to update jobless payment amounts for self-employed, contractors

Starting this week, workers collecting federal benefits may be entitled to more than the $172-per-week minimum.

Maine unemployment rate dipped below 7% in June

The rate fell from 9.3% in May to 6.6% in June as a tepid economic recovery added about 19,000 jobs. But a state economist warns that the unemployment rate doesn't fully capture the scope of job losses.

Maine unemployment claims increase after weeks of decline

The number of Mainers who filed initial claims last week increased by more than 60% from the previous week, to 4,400.

Maine workers, labor groups warn of widespread suffering unless federal jobless aid is extended

The added $600-per-week benefit has saved thousands of Maine households from poverty, but it is due to expire soon, which could create economic calamity, advocates warn.

Paper mills in Westbrook and Jay announce layoffs totaling 134 workers

Sappi North America will cut 30 percent of its workforce and shut down a paper machine in Westbrook, and Pixelle Specialty Solutions is stopping its pulp operation and laying off dozens at its mill in Jay.

Jobless aid tops $1 billion in Maine as laid-off workers prepare to resume job searches

More than 87,000 weekly unemployment claims were paid out last week, as the state prepares to require claimants to start looking for work.

Top PPP recipients in Maine

Data reveal Maine’s broad participation in federal emergency loan program

The Paycheck Protection Program has delivered more than $2 billion to companies in Maine, but recipients were kept secret until a limited disclosure by the federal government Monday.

We’d rather work from home, state workers say

A survey of Maine state employees conducted in May found that only 5 percent wish to return to their workplace full time.