coronavirus

Published
May 21, 2020

More than 138,000 Mainers have filed for unemployment since March

More than 11,500 Maine workers filed new jobless claims last week, even as the state begins reopening parts of its economy.
Published
May 21, 2020

Coronavirus-triggered layoffs in U.S. hit nearly 39 million

More than 2.4 million people file for unemployment compensation in the latest wave of job losses that have brought the economy to its knees.
Published
May 21, 2020

The Latest: Republicans weigh unemployment aid cuts to urge Americans back to work
Published
May 21, 2020

Our View: Census needs more time to complete count

In the meantime, more Mainers should fill out their forms, to reduce pressure on census workers in a challenging year.
Published
May 21, 2020

Maine Voices: Women’s leadership during pandemic crisis has lessons for men

Effective officials have exhibited humility in the face of a novel coronavirus and the inner strength to take hard actions.

Published
May 21, 2020

Commentary: How to make COVID restrictions easier to swallow

Nobody likes masks or social distancing. But everybody can be nudged.
Published
May 21, 2020

Letter: Repeal of ACA during pandemic would be unsurpassed cruelty
Published
May 20, 2020

Showrooms are open again, but car dealerships still face challenges

Dealerships went virtual in selling vehicles in March and April, but inventory is dwindling with auto manufacturing still shuttered.
Published
May 20, 2020

Reopening: It’s back to business, but not business as usual

As countries around the world loosen their coronavirus restrictions, it's becoming clear that without a vaccine, the disruptions could be long-lasting.
Published
May 20, 2020

Maine corrections department will limit testing to prison in Windham

The first confirmed case of COVID-19 among Maine's state prison inmates has prompted testing of nearly 700 inmates and staff members at the Maine Correctional Center.