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Festival returns with all-Vermont lineup

As Full Reopening Nears, Vermont Employers Say Labor Market Is Tighter Than Ever

Lilian Tacovici Five new hires at Dirt Tech, a Colchester construction company, have filled out hiring paperwork in recent weeks, been given start dates, and left with company hard hats and safety vests. Three of them haven t been seen at Dirt Tech since. Two didn t call us at all, said manager Lauren Weir. One said there was a personal reason. It has baffled us to figure out why somebody would fill out all their intake paperwork and just not show up. If they wanted a hard hat, they could just ask. For years, Vermont employers have reported difficulty in finding workers, particularly in the service and construction industries. But as businesses gear up for this summer, they say their hiring problems have worsened. A workforce shortage is being reported around the country. Thousands of people remain on unemployment as a result of COVID-19 shutdowns, fueling some of the theories for why applicants are staying away.

Maine visitors no longer need to quarantine, test negative for COVID

Business owners who depend on tourism say the end of the travel restrictions is welcome news at time when they need it most.

Maine's tourism industry welcome end of state's travel restrictions

Maine’s tourism industry welcome end of state’s travel restrictions © WMTW tourism in downtown portland Beginning Saturday, Maine will no longer require that people traveling to the state to quarantine or get a negative COVID-19 test. Maine businesses that depend on tourism said the end of the restrictions is welcome news at a time when they need it most.Sign up for our Newsletters In 23 days, American Cruise Line’s Independence will arrive in Portland at 75% capacity, which is 72 passengers. In mid-June, a second, smaller domestic cruise ship will bring 131 passengers. All will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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