Cary Tyson is leaving his post at the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments to assume leadership of the nonprofit that strives to keep downtown Portland thriving.
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South Portland warns reopening businesses not to block exits
The city’s fire department said businesses must maintain the legally required number of accessible exits for fire safety purposes.
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Two Maine startups collaborate to get more Mainers outdoors
Tree Free Heat, which sells fire starters made of hemp waste, has a deal with Back40, which rents camping gear online.
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Marine engineering firm expands to Portland waterfront
Navatek, a global marine systems engineering firm, has moved into 4,800 square feet of new laboratory and shop space on West Commercial Street.
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Most Maine retailers suffer slow business on first day of reopening
Some nonessential retailers in southern Maine reopened their stores Monday, but only a smattering of customers showed up to shop.
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Highland Green 55-and-older community in Topsham expanding
The project includes a $1.5 million expansion of an existing road to access the new apartments and future neighborhoods.
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Commentary: Mainers need health clubs to reopen
Gyms and fitness studios are integral to restoring and maintaining the health of Maine residents.
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Sidelined workers face dilemma when called back to the job
Labor advocates say Maine’s reopening is putting some people in the difficult position of risking their health or their livelihood.
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Maine Mall to reopen Monday with new rules, but most stores will stay closed
Only a fraction of the South Portland retail center’s roughly 100 stores are expected to reopen immediately, and the food court won’t have tables or chairs.
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Joker’s amusement center in Westbrook closes after 27 years
The company’s president said it wouldn’t be possible to follow strict state reopening guidelines intended to limit the spread of the coronavirus.