New jobless claims in Maine fall again, but tens of thousands still rely on aid

More than 87,000 continuing claims for assistance were filed last week, as supplemental benefits to support the economy and keep people out of poverty lapse.

Maine’s tourism industry on life-support as visitors trickle back

Hotel occupancy and out-of-state traffic increased over July but many businesses are still barely hanging on and hope to survive through the summer.

Our View: Now is no time to give up on COVID-19 measures

As the summer slips away, Congress should step up and pass a meaningful relief bill for the tourism industry.

As safety net disappears, out-of-work Mainers plead for more help

Labor advocates warn of deep economic pain as the $600 extra weekly benefit is set to expire, but business groups expect losing added jobless pay will encourage people to go back to work.

Maine to update jobless payment amounts for self-employed, contractors

Starting this week, workers collecting federal benefits may be entitled to more than the $172-per-week minimum.

Maine employers could be taxed by state on federal emergency loans

Businesses and nonprofits will owe state income tax on the forgiven portion of Paycheck Protection Program loans unless legislators change state law.

Coronavirus and papermaking woes bring tough times to Maine’s logging industry

'This is probably the lowest point that I've ever seen,' says one logging industry veteran and association president.

Maine lobster industry’s large PPP loan recipients

Maine Voices: Want to help the economy? Stay home.

Reopening too aggressively leads to outbreaks that require reimposition of public health measures, further restricting consumer confidence.

Pandemic relief flows to Maine’s lobster supply chain

A sprawling network of dealers, retailers and processors in the state received at least $9.2 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program loans.