The city agreed to close part of Cove Street to give Beacon Community Fitness space for classes, but nearby businesses are crying foul, saying they weren’t consulted or notified.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
As restaurants endure economic losses, the pain expands beyond their doors
The damage extends beyond darkened kitchens and dining rooms to the farms and wineries that supply them and the shopping centers that have grown to depend on restaurants as anchors.
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Faulty data raises questions about Trump’s claims on small-business aid program
Many companies are reported to have ‘retained’ far more workers than they employ, and zero jobs are reported to have been supported by more than 875,000 borrowers, an analysis shows.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19
During the coronavirus pandemic, some say, robots may shift from being a novelty to a necessity.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Fishing captains can get COVID-19 aid for sternmen, too
New federal rules now allow boat captains to use federal Paycheck Protection Program funds to pay deckhands.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Virus a big boom for consumer fireworks sales, big bust for commercial display companies
Central Maine Pyrotechnics sees revenue loss as municipalities cancel or postpone Fourth of July fireworks shows.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
State decision to open adult-use marijuana market to non-residents sparks lawsuit
Maine Cannabis Coalition says the state’s decision to violate its own marijuana law will put residents at a competitive disadvantage.
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Retailers struggle with customer compliance on COVID-19 safety mandates
From face masks to customer limits, the amount of social distancing occurring at Maine businesses varies by store, region and time of day.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Portland gives Mainers an edge in marijuana retail market
The City Council votes to keep resident licensing preference despite legal advice and the state’s decision to abandon its resident-only policy.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland council clears way for businesses to take it outside
The measure, which will close off Wharf Street, Dana Street and sections of Milk Street and Exchange Street, is part of the city’s emergency coronavirus order, which now expires July 13.