The catch was valued at almost $406 million, a 17% decrease from 2019 but only the seventh yearly total ever exceeding $400 million.
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Main Street Bath: Gift of Bath promotion supports small businesses
Main Street Bath is offering a special promotion on its Gift of Bath thanks to a sponsorship from the Law Offices of James F. Day. Shoppers who buy the gift certificates, which are redeemable at over 70 Bath restaurants, service businesses and entertainment venues, will now receive a $10 bonus for every $50 Gift of […]
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From the Chamber: What Maine businesses say they need right now
How much money does the average Maine Business need, beyond what they anticipate they will make in sales, in order to guarantee they will be open 12 months from today? A. $15,000 B. $35,000 C. $65,000 D. 85,000 What percentage of Maine businesses say they will continue with remote workspaces for some employees? A. 10% B. […]
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Tourism groups push US to eliminate travel restrictions
Airlines and other tourism-related businesses are pushing the White House to draw up a plan in the next five weeks to boost international travel and eliminate restrictions that were imposed early in the pandemic. More than two dozen groups made their request in a letter to the White House on Monday. They want people who […]
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Medical cannabis providers, customers testify against Maine’s proposed new industry rules
Caregivers and their customers say adding costly regulations to the state’s 20-year-old program would jack up prices and bankrupt small providers.
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Liz Weston: Start early to get your house retirement-ready
Many people want to remain in their homes after they retire rather than move to a senior living facility or community. Unfortunately, most homes aren’t set up to help us age safely and affordably. If your goal is to “age in place,” some advance preparation could help make that possible — or point to better […]
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L.L. Bean sees sales boom amid pandemic’s push to the outdoors
The retailer benefited from two of the hottest retail segments over the past year – comfort items like slippers, pajamas and loungewear, along with outdoor gear.
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Maine extends state income tax deadline to May 17
The change aligns with the federal government’s extension of the federal income tax filing and payment deadline.
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Lawmakers scrutinize Maine’s solar incentives at public hearing
The Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee next will seek ways for Maine to pick the right mix of projects to provide the greatest benefits at the lowest cost.
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MaineHousing invests $30 million in tax credits, subsidies for affordable housing
The funding will create or preserve 430 housing units, of which 388 will serve low-income households, the agency said.