Friday, a startup that develops remote-working software applications, is vying for an investment of up to $2 million.
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Maine Voices: Let’s look at numbers, science while we open up our state
Maine’s CDC director and governor have kept us safer than almost any other state, a car dealer says, and they’ll reopen us to business just as safely.
Maine’s two-week quarantine a deal-breaker for some seasonal residents
The 14-day self-quarantine order for anyone coming to Maine from out of state frustrates masses of second-home owners and raises uncertainty about a peak spending season.
More loans, grants available for Portland-area businesses
The city of Portland and the Greater Portland Council of Governments announced the launch of new emergency aid programs Tuesday.
Recent layoffs raise questions about severance, notification
Employees in a mass layoff are supposed to receive advance warning and extra compensation, but that isn’t always happening during the coronavirus pandemic.
Anthem pledges over $350,000 to COVID-19 relief efforts in Maine
Funding will help address food insecurity and coronavirus emergency response efforts in the state.
Large-scale solar project in Oakland set for construction this year
Encore Renewable Energy of Vermont is planning a 5-megawatt array designed to generate enough power to meet the annual demand of 10,000 homes.
Nearly 26,000 Maine small businesses have received federal emergency loans
Small employers in the state have received a total of $2.55 billion in Paycheck Protection Program loans since the federal program began.
The Dos and Don’ts of Takeout
To get the most out of takeout and delivery during these unsettling times, take our advice.
Airlines’ slump leads manufacturer to lay off 125 workers, close plant in Scarborough
Whitcraft Group, makes parts for the airline industry, offered no severance package, say laid-off workers.