News

New jobless claims in Maine dip again amid COVID-19 pandemic

New jobless claims in Maine dip again amid COVID-19 pandemic

Photo: clipart.com


New jobless claims in Maine declined again last week, but still remain well higher than where they were before the coronavirus pandemic.

The Maine Department of Labor says residents of this state submitted about 11,500 first-time unemployment claims last week.

Total jobless claims over the past four weeks have totaled about 79,600.

New unemployment claims peaked during the week ending April 4 at nearly 31,000.

Before new restrictions on businesses in the state took effect last month, a little more than 600 Mainers filed for unemployment for the first time during the week ending March 14.

Latest Headlines

12 hours ago in Local

What to Know About Maine U.S. Senate Race

Democrats are hoping to unseat Republican Susan Collins.

21 hours ago in Local

Drought Gets Worse Across Maine Impacting Drinking Water

Drought conditions across the state have worsened over the past week.

22 hours ago in Local

Maine Housing Market Becoming More Buyer Friendly

Sellers and buyers are on more equal footing for negotiating their home purchase.

23 hours ago in Local

3 face drug charges after raids in New Gloucester, Lewiston

A month-long investigation into drug trafficking in New Gloucester and Lewiston led to three arrests on Wednesday.

23 hours ago in Local

Man accused in high-speed pursuit in Kennebec County arrested after crashing into construction zone

Police say a man led them on a high-speed chase in Clinton before crashing in a construction zone on Tuesday.