Little Brother Chinese Food’s custom order from China was delayed by the common, and costly, Maine-Oregon mixup.
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The tables have turned and it’s a workers’ market
The causes of Maine’s labor crisis are more complicated than generous unemployment benefits. Lack of day care, fewer foreign students, fear of COVID and lifestyle changes are transforming the workplace.
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Hannaford recalls frozen shrimp from its supermarkets
Following a nationwide recall on Friday, the grocery store chain issued its own recall of the product, which could be contaminated with salmonella.
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Struggling Maine bus companies can now apply for federal grants approved 6 months ago
The $2 billion program is welcome as the industry slowly recovers from the pandemic, but some owners say it may not be enough.
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Cousins Maine Lobster owner lands another Food Network show
Sabin Lomac is the host and a judge on ‘Grill of Victory,’ a barbecue competition premiering Monday.
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Gov. Mills offers $1,500 bonus to jobless Mainers who get hired
The state will pay unemployed workers as much as $1,500 each if they take jobs in June or July, as recovering businesses struggle to hire enough help.
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Our View: Data center brings Millinocket into information economy
The same attributes that made the site valuable a century ago still appeal today.
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Maine bill to require companies to pay for packaging disposal clears committee
Companies could reduce their liability by creating independent recycling programs or reducing the amount of packaging on the products they sell.
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For some food businesses, the pandemic created new customers
Small-scale shopping, prepared foods and delivery services have been in high demand.
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As mask rules ease, Maine businesses offer a patchwork of approaches
Consumer and service businesses will rely on the honor system for customers, but many require employees to show proof of vaccination.