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Democrats Tweak COVID-19 Relief Package In Hopes Of Speedy Senate Approval - Maine Public3/4/2021 5:29:24 PM
Democrats Tweak COVID-19 Relief Package In Hopes Of Speedy Senate Approval Maine Public
Maine Anticipates $1.6 Billion In Pandemic Relief, If And When It's Passed By Congress - Maine Public2/26/2021 10:49:30 AM
Maine Anticipates $1.6 Billion In Pandemic Relief, If And When It's Passed By Congress Maine Public
Maine's top federal prosecutor is resigning - Bangor Daily News2/25/2021 12:03:00 PM
Maine's top federal prosecutor is resigning Bangor Daily News
More Mainers could claim unemployment under new rules - Press Herald2/25/2021 3:00:00 AM
More Mainers could claim unemployment under new rules Press Herald
Maine Department of Education expects federal funding will pay for ventilation upgrades in schools - WABI2/19/2021 4:24:00 PM
Maine Department of Education expects federal funding will pay for ventilation upgrades in schools WABI
Maine paid millions to a controversial firm to help fix unemployment system - Bangor Daily News2/11/2021 3:00:00 AM
Maine paid millions to a controversial firm to help fix unemployment system Bangor Daily News
Proposed forest rules could hurt Maine economy, cost jobs, delegation says - Mainebiz2/9/2021 3:00:00 AM
Proposed forest rules could hurt Maine economy, cost jobs, delegation says Mainebiz
Maine border town that relied on Canadian customers is feeling the pandemic's economic fallout - Bangor Daily News1/20/2021 3:00:00 AM
Maine border town that relied on Canadian customers is feeling the pandemic's economic fallout Bangor Daily News
Maine Dept. of Labor receives initial federal guidance for federal unemployment extensions - PenBayPilot.com12/31/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine Dept. of Labor receives initial federal guidance for federal unemployment extensions PenBayPilot.com
Maine jobless benefits will be delayed at least a week after federal stimulus bill signed - Bangor Daily News12/28/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine jobless benefits will be delayed at least a week after federal stimulus bill signed Bangor Daily News
Unemployment benefits expire for millions, Trump makes demands - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ12/26/2020 3:00:00 AM
Unemployment benefits expire for millions, Trump makes demands NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
Christmas storm / Maine's economic recovery / Belfast salmon farm - Bangor Daily News12/24/2020 3:00:00 AM
Christmas storm / Maine's economic recovery / Belfast salmon farm Bangor Daily News
Maine sees most new jobless claims since July as Trump puts stimulus in limbo - Bangor Daily News12/23/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine sees most new jobless claims since July as Trump puts stimulus in limbo Bangor Daily News
Maine Dept. of Labor distributes one-time $600 relief payments - WGME12/22/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine Dept. of Labor distributes one-time $600 relief payments WGME
Legislators learn federal COVID relief also helped state budget - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ12/17/2020 3:00:00 AM
Legislators learn federal COVID relief also helped state budget NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
Maine attorney tapped to lead National Criminal Justice Association - Bangor Daily News12/17/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine attorney tapped to lead National Criminal Justice Association Bangor Daily News
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ12/17/2020 3:00:00 AM
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
As Year-End Looms, Lawmakers Still Seek Deal On More Coronavirus Aid - Maine Public12/13/2020 3:00:00 AM
As Year-End Looms, Lawmakers Still Seek Deal On More Coronavirus Aid Maine Public
First-Time Unemployment Claims Jump To July Levels In Maine - Maine Public12/10/2020 3:00:00 AM
First-Time Unemployment Claims Jump To July Levels In Maine Maine Public
US jobless claims remain high at 712,000 as coronavirus escalates - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ12/3/2020 3:00:00 AM
US jobless claims remain high at 712,000 as coronavirus escalates NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
Under Biden administration, Maine can expect more federal support to implement its new Climate Action Plan - PenBayPilot.com12/2/2020 3:00:00 AM
Under Biden administration, Maine can expect more federal support to implement its new Climate Action Plan PenBayPilot.com
DeVos says free college amounts to a 'socialist takeover' - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ12/2/2020 3:00:00 AM
DeVos says free college amounts to a 'socialist takeover' NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
Maine jobless claims nudge up as benefit cliff looms - Bangor Daily News11/25/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine jobless claims nudge up as benefit cliff looms Bangor Daily News
Without Action, Over A Dozen Federal Programs Will Expire In December - Maine Public11/20/2020 3:00:00 AM
Without Action, Over A Dozen Federal Programs Will Expire In December Maine Public
At least 35,000 unemployed Mainers set to lose benefits the day after Christmas - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ11/20/2020 3:00:00 AM
At least 35,000 unemployed Mainers set to lose benefits the day after Christmas NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
'People are in survival mode': Unemployed Mainers face financial cliff as benefits end - mainebeacon.com11/19/2020 3:00:00 AM
'People are in survival mode': Unemployed Mainers face financial cliff as benefits end mainebeacon.com
Long-awaited Maine climate plan leans on existing initiatives, ducks some funding questions - Bangor Daily News11/13/2020 3:00:00 AM
Long-awaited Maine climate plan leans on existing initiatives, ducks some funding questions Bangor Daily News
Ongoing support is crucial for food-insecure Mainers - PenBayPilot.com10/29/2020 3:00:00 AM
Ongoing support is crucial for food-insecure Mainers PenBayPilot.com
Another $25M added to Maine unemployment trust fund - Mainebiz10/5/2020 3:00:00 AM
Another $25M added to Maine unemployment trust fund Mainebiz
Hundreds of Mainers still wait for unemployment benefits as calls mount to rebuild system - mainebeacon.com9/29/2020 3:00:00 AM
Hundreds of Mainers still wait for unemployment benefits as calls mount to rebuild system mainebeacon.com
Maine surges in Census responses, but 12 percent of households still not counted - WGME8/29/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine surges in Census responses, but 12 percent of households still not counted WGME
Maine restaurant owners worry how they'll survive once summer is over - WGME8/24/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine restaurant owners worry how they'll survive once summer is over WGME
Maine's Community College System To Help Students Get Connected For Online Learning - mainepublic.org8/17/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine's Community College System To Help Students Get Connected For Online Learning mainepublic.org
Too few Mainers have filled out Census forms. That's bad for Maine and their communities. - Bangor Daily News8/13/2020 3:00:00 AM
Too few Mainers have filled out Census forms. That's bad for Maine and their communities. Bangor Daily News
Maine labor department doesn't know what to do with Trump's 'vague' unemployment order - Bangor Daily News8/10/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine labor department doesn't know what to do with Trump's 'vague' unemployment order Bangor Daily News
Millions in federal funding at risk if more Mainers don't respond to 2020 census - Bangor Daily News8/7/2020 3:00:00 AM
Millions in federal funding at risk if more Mainers don't respond to 2020 census Bangor Daily News
Maine Dept. of Labor announces 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits available - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ7/1/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine Dept. of Labor announces 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits available NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
Citing need, Maine Township high schools to continue free meal distribution for students through summer - Chicago Tribune6/18/2020 3:00:00 AM
Citing need, Maine Township high schools to continue free meal distribution for students through summer Chicago Tribune
Labor Commissioner Fortman sends legislative letter updating Maine coronavirus unemployment insurance situation - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ6/13/2020 3:00:00 AM
Labor Commissioner Fortman sends legislative letter updating Maine coronavirus unemployment insurance situation NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
Town of Biddeford launches new program that aims to retain jobs within the city - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ6/12/2020 3:00:00 AM
Town of Biddeford launches new program that aims to retain jobs within the city NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
$800 million economic recovery plan unveiled by Maine hospitality and tourism officials - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ6/12/2020 3:00:00 AM
$800 million economic recovery plan unveiled by Maine hospitality and tourism officials NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
May 30 morning update: The latest on the coronavirus and Maine - Bangor Daily News5/30/2020 3:00:00 AM
May 30 morning update: The latest on the coronavirus and Maine Bangor Daily News
Next Mainers still awaiting unemployment face new delays - Bangor Daily News5/30/2020 3:00:00 AM
Next Mainers still awaiting unemployment face new delays Bangor Daily News
About $425 million in unemployment benefits has been paid out to Mainers since March 15 - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ5/21/2020 3:00:00 AM
About $425 million in unemployment benefits has been paid out to Mainers since March 15 NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
Collins: 'There seems to be a bit of confusion,' after Pres. Trump names her in whistleblower tweet - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ5/18/2020 3:00:00 AM
Collins: 'There seems to be a bit of confusion,' after Pres. Trump names her in whistleblower tweet NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
MaineHealth program helps jobless Mainers find health care and insurance - Press Herald5/11/2020 3:00:00 AM
MaineHealth program helps jobless Mainers find health care and insurance Press Herald
Lawmakers grill Maine labor commissioner over problems with unemployment system - Bangor Daily News5/6/2020 3:00:00 AM
Lawmakers grill Maine labor commissioner over problems with unemployment system Bangor Daily News
Locals, long-time Maine visitors come together to support Midcoast's small businesses - PenBayPilot.com4/24/2020 3:00:00 AM
Locals, long-time Maine visitors come together to support Midcoast's small businesses PenBayPilot.com
Maine fishermen seek relief, new markets to navigate 'economic disaster' - Press Herald4/23/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine fishermen seek relief, new markets to navigate 'economic disaster' Press Herald
Additional $600 in unemployment benefits coming next week, call-in times extended - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ4/14/2020 3:00:00 AM
Additional $600 in unemployment benefits coming next week, call-in times extended NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
Some Maine Businesses Worry The Payroll Protection Program Could Leave Them Behind - mainepublic.org4/10/2020 3:00:00 AM
Some Maine Businesses Worry The Payroll Protection Program Could Leave Them Behind mainepublic.org
Dept. of Labor joins new federal unemployment programs to help Mainers during COVID-19 - PenBayPilot.com3/31/2020 3:00:00 AM
Dept. of Labor joins new federal unemployment programs to help Mainers during COVID-19 PenBayPilot.com
Maine small businesses, lenders scramble to navigate federal aid package - Press Herald3/31/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine small businesses, lenders scramble to navigate federal aid package Press Herald
Number of coronavirus cases in Maine rises to 89 - Press Herald3/22/2020 3:00:00 AM
Number of coronavirus cases in Maine rises to 89 Press Herald
Maine DOE Warns That State Could Lose More Than $1 Million In Federal Grants For Rural Schools - mainepublic.org2/12/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine DOE Warns That State Could Lose More Than $1 Million In Federal Grants For Rural Schools mainepublic.org
Maine seniors could be especially devastated by Trump's push to change poverty line - mainebeacon.com2/6/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine seniors could be especially devastated by Trump's push to change poverty line mainebeacon.com
Mainers could be under-counted in coming census, lose out on federal funds - mainebeacon.com12/18/2019 3:00:00 AM
Mainers could be under-counted in coming census, lose out on federal funds mainebeacon.com
Redefining School Success: Maine Education Leaders Seek Community Input In Meeting Student Needs - Maine Public11/18/2019 3:00:00 AM
Redefining School Success: Maine Education Leaders Seek Community Input In Meeting Student Needs Maine Public
Facts About Maine Public's Federal Funding - mainepublic.org4/4/2019 5:04:14 PM
Facts About Maine Public's Federal Funding mainepublic.org
What Mainers Need To Know About The Partial Government Shutdown - mainepublic.org1/15/2019 3:00:00 AM
What Mainers Need To Know About The Partial Government Shutdown mainepublic.org
Maine Department of Education hosts presentation on big new plans coming soon - WABI12/10/2018 3:00:00 AM
Maine Department of Education hosts presentation on big new plans coming soon WABI
State and Local Programs News Items
Maine families cannot wait any longer for COVID-19 relief - Bangor Daily News12/4/2020 3:00:00 AM
Maine families cannot wait any longer for COVID-19 relief Bangor Daily News
New U.S. Measles Cases Break 25-Year-Old Record, Health Officials Say - Maine Public5/31/2019 3:00:00 AM
New U.S. Measles Cases Break 25-Year-Old Record, Health Officials Say Maine Public
Don’t Let a Down Payment Scare You Off - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ6/11/2018 3:00:00 AM
Don’t Let a Down Payment Scare You Off NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
Geothermal in Maine's challenging climate - Contractor Mag10/9/2015 3:00:00 AM
Geothermal in Maine's challenging climate Contractor Mag