The state’s biggest passenger bus network will suspend service after learning passengers were exposed to the coronavirus on buses between New Hampshire and Boston.
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CMP parent company pledges $2 million to pandemic relief
Central Maine Power Co. parent Avangrid Inc. and its Avangrid Foundation are making a commitment to support national and local organizations.
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Northern Light Health appoints new chief executive
The health care system’s senior vice president and chief operating officer, Tim Dentry, will take over the top spot April 1.
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Maine financial regulator loosens industry rules amid crisis
The Maine Securities Administrator is temporarily relaxing certain requirements for financial firms, to keep the industry moving during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Chamber leaders: Support Maine’s business community during the COVID-19 pandemic
Information is available about assistance for workers and employers, and the chamber community’s Pay It Forward Maine is encouraging Mainers to support businesses.
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Plummeting Maine Turnpike traffic a ‘proxy for economic collapse’
Daily vehicle traffic on the turnpike dropped precipitously last week as employees worked from home and businesses closed.
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Marijuana provider challenges Maine’s residency rule for sellers
Wellness Connection of Maine’s federal lawsuit seeks to overturn a rule that only Maine residents can obtain adult-use marijuana sales permits.
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Virus worries may further delay start of recreational marijuana market
A memo from the state Office of Marijuana Policy said opening the market in June could conflict with social distancing guidelines.
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MaineHealth asks state’s manufacturers to produce medical equipment, supplies
Several have said they may be able to produce masks, face shields, gloves and other equipment to help in the coronavirus fight.
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Luxury vacation rentals firm promotes early visits to Maine from out of state
Apex Luxury Rentals said Friday’s email was intended to give people the option to safely quarantine in Maine, not spend a vacation here during the coronavirus pandemic.