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Published
July 28, 2020

Maine Voices: Collins should fully extend lifeline to laid-off workers, small businesses

Now is not the time to cut the current $600 weekly benefit, which has kept many Maine businesses and families afloat during an unprecedented crisis.
Published
July 28, 2020

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.
Published
July 27, 2020

Maine music venues, theaters relying on federal relief to reopen

One promoter believes arts venues will close without funding this week.
Published
July 27, 2020

Republican bill ignores calls for extension on federal student loan payment moratorium

The suspension is set to expire at the end of September.
Published
July 27, 2020

Maine cities and towns hopeful for federal relief

Municipalities have cut budgets, furloughed workers and prepared for sharp drops in tax revenue as the pandemic continues. Now, they say, they need federal help.

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Published
July 27, 2020

U.S. won’t expel migrant children detained in Texas hotel

The kids will be transferred to shelters operated by DHHS and eventually placed with family sponsors.
Published
July 27, 2020

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.
Published
July 27, 2020

Economic relief talks ramp up as Republicans release package of virus-related bills

House Democrats have proposed keeping the $600 benefit in place through January, but the program is set to expire later this week.
Published
July 27, 2020

Top high school players: ‘We just want to play football’ this fall

Participants in the Maine Elite Passing Camp believe the sport can be played with modifications during the pandemic.
Published
July 27, 2020

Coronavirus crisis sparks a young Israeli protest movement

The country received praise for its early handling of the pandemic, but since reopening the economy in May, new cases have spiked to record levels.