coronavirus

Published
March 26, 2020

Maine unemployment claims skyrocket to record 21,500 in 1 week

Nationally, almost 3.3 million workers filed for unemployment last week, the highest single-week total on record, as disruption from the coronavirus pandemic shook the U.S. economy.
Published
March 26, 2020

U.S. jobless claims soar to record 3.3 million as layoffs jump

The surge in weekly applications was a stunning reflection of the damage the coronavirus outbreak is doing to the economy.
Published
March 26, 2020

Highlights of Congress’ $2.2 trillion virus relief package

The roughly $2.2 trillion package in relief from the impact of the coronavirus includes $500 billion for loans and guarantees for businesses and state and local governments.
Published
March 26, 2020

The Latest: All but 1 of China’s 55 new cases from overseas
Published
March 26, 2020

Leading doctor decries lack of testing at Maine’s long-term care facilities

Dr. Jabbar Fazeli warns that Maine hospitals could be flooded with stricken seniors if nursing homes aren't able to test more widely and get faster results.