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PublishedSeptember 20, 2019
Maine’s low unemployment streak doubles previous record
The state's unemployment rate has been below 4 percent for 44 consecutive months, twice as long as the previous record from September 1999 to July 2001.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2019
Government labor crunch cuts into services, adds stress for Maine’s public employees
Hundreds of state and municipal jobs are vacant as officials struggle with a tight labor market, an aging workforce and pay that can't compete with the private sector.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2019
Maine’s bioscience sector gathers to figure out how to bring jobs, advance health
More than 175 entrepreneurs, researchers and policymakers attend the inaugural Life Science Ventures Seminar hosted by the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs in Portland.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2019
Maine companies hailed for sustainability, social justice efforts
The 5 companies are recognized for exceptional dedication to community, social justice, worker rights, customers support and being agents of change.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2019
Modest hiring enough to fuel sluggish but durable U.S. economy
But given the weak global economy and the trade war with China, the Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates, its chairman indicates.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2019
After being destroyed by fire, a rebuilt sawmill and jobs returning to Jefferson
N.C. Hunt Lumber President Rob Hunt said 17 workers who were laid off in the wake of the March fire will likely return this winter.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2019
Hannaford joins growing pool of retailers offering paid parental leave
The 6-week parental leave policy will apply to workers who average at least 30 hours per week on the job.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2019
Idexx taps state tax breaks in exchange for job creation
The veterinary services company is in line for about $800,000 a year over 20 years in refundable tax credits, but it has to meet benchmarks.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2019
Maine’s preliminary unemployment rate for July hits record low
If the seasonally adjusted rate of 3 percent holds up when the Department of Labor revises its numbers in April, it would be the lowest in state history.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2019
Wex makes Fortune’s list of fastest-growing public companies
The Portland-based payment-processing technology firm ranked No. 72 on the top 100 list.
