Maine businesses

Published
March 5, 2021

Maine businesses optimistic about summer season with eased restrictions

One hotelier said that getting news of the changes was like being given 'a Christmas gift in March,' but it also came with new concerns and fears.
Published
March 4, 2021

State opposes bill that would extend jobless benefits to Maine’s self-employed workers

The Maine Department of Labor says federal laws would have to change before it could set up a system to benefit workers who are not covered by state unemployment insurance.
Published
March 4, 2021

Maine People’s Alliance hires Nora Flaherty as media affairs director
Published
March 2, 2021

Lawmakers propose 5-year extension of Maine’s lobster marketing group

The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative’s 5-year authorization is set to expire in October, but one official says the group's work is more important than ever.
Published
March 2, 2021

Undersea cable survey marks milestone in Maine’s offshore wind quest

The survey work is the latest indication that a 12-year-old effort to test floating offshore wind generation in Maine is advancing.

Published
March 1, 2021

Proposed bill would allow medical marijuana cooperatives in Maine

Proponents say it would level the playing field for small sellers, but opponents argue it could result in large operations that are exempt from local regulations.
Published
March 1, 2021

Cannabis version of Shipyard’s Pumpkinhead ale to launch in Maine

The upcoming product launch stems from a partnership between Novel Beverage of Scarborough and Portland's Shipyard Brewing Co.
Published
February 28, 2021

Costly power grid upgrade to boost renewables will test Maine’s commitment

It's becoming clear that achieving Maine's climate goals is going to require a makeover of its electric grid on a scale that hasn't happened since the 1970s.
Published
February 25, 2021

Beth Kelsch assumes role as MaineHealth general counsel
Published
February 24, 2021

Maine pandemic relief loan recipients grow to 8,500 in latest round

The federal program offers a lifeline to small employers struggling amid the pandemic-triggered economic recession.