Many recipients of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance in Maine receive the minimum weekly benefit because the state labor department has no proof of their past income.
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J. Craig Anderson is a seasoned business reporter who covers a wide range of topics including banking, finance, real estate, technology and entrepreneurism. Originally from Arizona, Craig graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona journalism school and has gone on to report for a variety of business and consumer publications such as the Business Journal of Phoenix, the Las Vegas Sun and the Arizona Republic. His work has earned him national recognition including Sigma Delta Chi and APA Journalism awards. Craig also served in the Army for four years, working as an intelligence analyst and Arabic linguist for the National Security Agency in Maryland. He currently lives in Freeport.
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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.
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Maine amends wording of CMP corridor ballot question
It was altered by Secretary of State Matt Dunlap based on feedback received during a 30-day public comment period.
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Top PPP recipients in Maine
The following 19 organizations in Maine each received a forgivable loan of between $5 million and $10 million through the federal Paycheck Protection Program. • Alcom LLC • Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker Inc. • Continuum Health Services Inc. • Darling’s • Somic America Inc. • Spectrum Health Care Partners P.A. • Baker Newman & […]
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MaineHealth retains A+ bond rating despite pandemic challenges
Ratings agencies S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service each endorsed MaineHealth with strong credit ratings.
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Portland-based Wex secures $400 million private investment
The investment by New York-based private equity firm Warburg Pincus LLC will help Wex navigate ‘the current uncertain operating environment,’ it said.
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CMP customers to see slight bill increases from fall 2019 storms
CMP said it opted to spread the price increase over 3 years to reduce the severity of the changes to customers’ bills.
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Maine’s leading workers’ comp insurer to pay $17 million dividend
The MEMIC Group will pay the dividend to its members in the coming weeks, with the average employer receiving more than $1,100.
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Greenlight Maine pitch competition to announce season 5 winners
Gorham textile designer Erin Flett, Humphrey’s BBQ Inc. of West Newfield and I-tell Alert of Winthrop will compete for $100,000.
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Two Maine startups collaborate to get more Mainers outdoors
Tree Free Heat, which sells fire starters made of hemp waste, has a deal with Back40, which rents camping gear online.