Some restaurants are cooking up cool ways to serve customers in the snow and cold, while others remain chilly to the idea, but all agree it will be a struggle to remain open until spring.
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Citing drought, USDA declares most Maine farmers eligible for disaster relief
The new declaration from Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue covers 14 of the state’s 16 counties.
Portland biotech business wins spot in sport and health incubator program
KinoTek will sharpen its telehealth physical therapy technology under the guidance of industry gurus in Florida.
Pandemic wreaks havoc on Maine’s economic forecasting efforts
The coronavirus produces a glut of unknowns for those trying to predict where the state’s economy will go from here.
Pandemic transforms holiday shopping season that once embraced crowds, chaos
Retailers are stretching out the season to discourage congestion and minimize their risk of spreading the coronavirus.
Maine fabrics manufacturer accuses Belarus of ‘dumping’ in U.S. market
The head of Auburn Manufacturing Inc. says her prices are being undercut by the European country’s cheaper products.
Maine grants $105 million to small employers; some say it’s not enough
About 2,300 organizations received funds as part of a state program to stabilize struggling businesses and nonprofits, but over 1,300 applications were denied.
Charles Nadeau elected president of James W. Sewall Co.
PROMOTIONS The board of directors of Old Town-based James W. Sewall Co. announced that Charles Nadeau has replaced George N. Campbell Jr. as the 140-year-old company’s president after serving as its chief financial officer and chief operating officer. Nadeau’s new role will encompass direction and leadership of the company, as well as overseeing accounting and […]
Electricity Maine lawsuit approaches settlement, but state probe continues
The lawsuit mirrors allegations by the state’s public advocate, that the company used deceptive marketing practices to attract residential customers.
Free clinic helps small Maine employers navigate coronavirus legal issues
For operations with fewer than 25 employees that are affected by the pandemic, the Volunteer Lawyers Project is offering pro bono consultation and advice.