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PublishedAugust 19, 2022
Maine’s unemployment rate heads toward record low
The state's jobless rate hits the lowest point since the start of the pandemic and nears record lows set three years ago.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2022
Our View: White House reassurance on recession should not be taken at its word
Lack of consensus on America’s economic prospects makes it best to err on the side of caution.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2022
Expect higher costs, more closures as seasonal worker shortage strains Maine restaurants
Overburdened and understaffed restaurant owners consider wage and menu price hikes to stay in business.
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PublishedJune 29, 2022
U.S. economy slipped 1.6% to start year, but growth is expected to return
It was the first drop in gross domestic product – the broadest measure of economic output – since the second quarter of 2020, in the depths of the COVID-19 recession.
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PublishedJune 28, 2022
Stocks slide on Wall Street as inflation worries persist
The indexes got off to a solid start on Tuesday, but gains faded by midday on consumer confidence news.
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PublishedJune 6, 2022
Average gas price in Maine nears $5 a gallon
'I want them to install crying towels here,' said one gas station customer, with per-gallon prices up nearly $2 from a year ago and likely to continue climbing.
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PublishedMay 27, 2022
Despite record gas prices, Memorial Day travel surge expected in Maine
With prices at the pump hovering above $4.70 a gallon, travelers and residents alike plan to take to the road for the traditional start of Maine's peak tourism season.
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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 14, 2022
Maine Republican Party vice chair: Democrats aren’t taking our state in a good direction
From the gas pump to the doctor’s office, the majority party in Augusta is intent on draining Mainers’ wallets, Shane Reitze says.
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PublishedApril 24, 2022
Wedding wave coming in 2022 after two years of pandemic postponements
Maine expects a surge in weddings big and small in 2022, according to local vendors and data from the Portland City Clerk's office.
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