Maine’s minimum wage has risen from $7.50 to $12 an hour since voters approved the increases in 2016. Supporters say it has helped low-income workers, but critics say it has hurt small businesses.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, News
Italian restaurant moving into former Anjon’s location in Scarborough
Cobblestone Grille, a small Italian restaurant in Old Orchard Beach, will re-open in a new spot – on Route 1 – and with a new name.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Maine hemp farmers fear proposed rule change could cost them their crop
Under the proposed standards, 27% of Mainers farming hemp in 2019 would have tested ‘hot’ for exceeding allowable THC levels in their plants.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Corporations paid 11.3% tax rate last year after steep drop under Trump’s law
Under the previous tax code, the corporations’ effective rate was about 21 percent, according to research by the left-leaning think tank.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: There’s no reason that workers can’t be corporate owners
Employee-controlled companies could be the antidote to the less-appealing aspects of shareholder capitalism.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
One last skate for old time’s sake
Happy Wheels on Warren Avenue will close Sunday, Dec. 15, after 46 years in business.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
South Portland will honor 6 local businesses
Saunders Electronics, Organic Roots, Maine Roofing and the Pape dealerships are among the companies that will receive awards Wednesday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, News
Lin-Manuel Miranda encourages shopping small and local
He urges people to take part in Small Business Saturday.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Schools, businesses expand career connections
A new collective will help students gain access and real-world experience.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Store’s apparel rekindles team name controversy in Scarborough, 20 years after change
The school board changed the nickname to ‘Red Storm’ in 2000. Flaherty’s Family Farm store still sells fan gear carrying the old name, raising public concern.