Maine unemployment rate dipped below 7% in June

The rate fell from 9.3% in May to 6.6% in June as a tepid economic recovery added about 19,000 jobs. But a state economist warns that the unemployment rate doesn't fully capture the scope of job losses.

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.

Mills’ economic recovery committee calls for $1.1 billion investment

Leaders of the Governor's Economic Recovery Committee say any recovery plan for Maine must work in concert with protecting public health.

Low-income Mainers barely hanging on to keep paying rent, research shows

Some are falling behind on other bills, using food pantries or relying on federal and state assistance, which experts say is not sustainable with financial aid programs set to expire.

Maine workers, labor groups warn of widespread suffering unless federal jobless aid is extended

The added $600-per-week benefit has saved thousands of Maine households from poverty, but it is due to expire soon, which could create economic calamity, advocates warn.

Commentary: Better broadband access is mission critical for Maine’s economy

Vote ‘yes’ on 1 to put millions of dollars to work creating jobs, supporting students and helping businesses rebound and grow.

Jobless aid tops $1 billion in Maine as laid-off workers prepare to resume job searches

More than 87,000 weekly unemployment claims were paid out last week, as the state prepares to require claimants to start looking for work.

Top PPP recipients in Maine

Commentary: Efficiency Maine Trust has a 10-year record of energy-saving success

To sustain our economy and quality of life, we must aggressively shift to more efficient products that run on lower carbon energy.

Mills advisory group warns of ‘economic cliff’ if no more federal aid comes

Leaders of the Maine Economic Recovery Committee warn of a 'devastating' economic decline unless the federal government takes further action.