The announced closing of a Portland business is like the death of a long-lost friend.
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Most Mainers stay home on Black Friday amid worsening pandemic
Retailers expect sales for the full holiday season to be up over last year, but they’ve shifted away from typical ‘doorbuster’ sales on the day after Thanksgiving.
Fred Wiesler named vice president of sales at Cerahelix
NEW HIRES Orono-based Cerahelix Inc. has named Fred Wiesler as its new vice president of sales. Bringing over 30 years of experience in the water and wastewater industry, Wiesler most recently served as global commercial manager at DuPont Water Solutions. He also holds a patent related to membrane design, served on the board of the […]
Fred Wiesler named vice president of sales at Cerahelix
NEW HIRES Orono-based Cerahelix Inc. has named Fred Wiesler as its new vice president of sales. Bringing over 30 years of experience in the water and wastewater industry, Wiesler most recently served as global commercial manager at DuPont Water Solutions. He also holds a patent related to membrane design, served on the board of the […]
Lack of federal stimulus could slow Maine’s economic recovery, panel warns
Gov. Janet Mills’ Economic Recovery Committee recommends long-term steps and investment to get the state’s businesses and society back on track.
Portland remote-work startup gets $2.1 million in seed funding
Friday develops tools designed to help organize remote teams, which have grown in popularity since the pandemic forced many workers into telecommuting.
CMP critics go to court, renew allegations of improper shutoff warnings
The utility says its disconnection notices are legal, and the state’s Office of Public Advocate says it hasn’t received any recent complaints.
Maine records $1.4 million in recreational cannabis sales in first month
The average sale during an inaugural month limited by supply shortages and in-store purchase limits was about $66, state records show.
‘Covidpreneurs’ forge ahead with new business ventures despite, or because of, pandemic
Is this really the time to be starting a new business? Plenty of Mainers seem to think so.
Wellness Connection to open adult-use cannabis shop Monday in South Portland
The store marks the beginning of Maine’s largest marijuana company’s conversion from medical to recreational sales.