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PublishedJune 17, 2022
Economist: May decline in Maine’s workforce likely a seasonal blip
The state lost 2,900 jobs in May, probably the outcome of a changeover in the seasonal workforce from winter recreation to summer tourism.
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PublishedJune 14, 2022
Workers at Morrill teen mental health facility seek to unionize
Employees at Ironwood Maine say they intend to vote to form a union to improve pay, working conditions and standards of care at the residential program and school.
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PublishedMay 25, 2022
Portland-based Covetrus to be taken private in $4 billion deal
The veterinary products and services firm has agreed to an offer by 2 private equity firms that want to buy the company while retaining its Portland headquarters.
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PublishedMay 20, 2022
Maine unemployment rate hits pandemic low of 3.3%
The state's jobless rate in April was the lowest in two years, and the number of jobs was nearly back to the pre-pandemic level.
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PublishedMay 9, 2022
Economy tops Maine voters’ list of concerns
Economic concerns have overtaken COVID-19 as the most important issue facing Maine for first time since the outbreak.
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PublishedApril 20, 2022
Maine unemployment drops as total jobs nearly reach pre-pandemic level
Maine employers added about 3,400 jobs a month since January, driving the unemployment rate to its lowest point in two years.
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PublishedApril 17, 2022
Much of Maine’s pandemic relief funds for local governments is unspent
County and local governments have received $191 million in federal aid but some are taking a slow, deliberate approach to spending it.
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PublishedApril 14, 2022
Maine’s tourism industry rebounds from pandemic, but challenges remain
More than 15 million visitors came to Maine last year, and spending ballooned to more than $7 billion.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2022
Maine’s economy edged closer to pre-pandemic employment in February
The state gained 3,200 jobs last month, largely in healthcare and social assistance, leisure and hospitality, and construction.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2022
Maine to launch ‘peer navigator’ program for job seekers
The Department of Labor will contract with five nonprofits to connect residents with training, education, employment and other resources.
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