The Maine Department of Labor said Thursday that people receiving unemployment benefits soon will have to start looking for work.
Peter McGuire
Peter McGuire is a business reporter covering Maine trade, transportation and tourism. A proud native of the western Maine mountains, there is a good chance he’d rather be playing outside. Peter has covered local news for Maine newspapers in Oxford County, Brunswick, Waterville and Portland. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Boston University. He lives in Biddeford with his wife Stephanie and brown rescue dog named Emmy Lou.
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Portland startup gets expedited federal review for stroke recovery product
A program developed by MedRhythms uses sensors, music and software to help stroke survivors overcome walking impairment.
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Tourism, hospitality groups ask for $800 million to save Maine’s industry
In response, Gov. Janet Mills allows lodging businesses to start hosting out-of-state guests 5 days earlier than planned.
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Mills administration backtracks on testing for out-of-state riders on transit
The reversal came a day after the Portland Press Herald reported that transit operators were surprised and confused by the state’s new directive.
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Maine cancels thousands more bogus unemployment claims as new filings fall sharply
The state says it canceled $13 million in unemployment benefits as the weekly number of new jobless claims hits the lowest point since the pandemic hit Maine.
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Pandemic sparks bicycle boom, and Mainers overwhelm supply
Stay-at-home orders created ideal market conditions for a surge in cycling, but now consumers face a shortage of bikes because of supply chain disruption.
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Downeaster passenger rail to restart service Monday
A single round trip between Boston and Brunswick will resume after a two-month service suspension.
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Testing option not enough to save Maine tourism industry, groups say
Visitors who can prove they tested negative recently may begin visiting Maine without quarantine, starting in July.
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Revamped emergency loan program remains a short-term fix
Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program extend deadlines and loosen restrictions, but they still offer no solution to long-term revenue shortfalls.
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Lawmakers furious after Maine’s top labor official fails to attend briefing
Labor and Housing Committee members said it was inexcusable for Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman not to appear and answer questions Thursday, but Gov. Janet Mills said legislative leaders were told last week that Fortman was unlikely to attend.