Marijuana’s non-psychotropic cousin was supposed to be a cash crop for Maine farmers, but it hasn’t worked out like that for most.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston-Auburn housing market still raging
The real estate market in Androscoggin County is heading into 2021 on a high note.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Tesla delivered 499,550 vehicles in 2020, just shy of target
The electric-car maker’s shares rallied 743 percent last year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
State has cited 65 businesses for violating COVID-19 rules. See where they are
Two of the establishments subsequently were awarded state bailout money for which they should have been ineligible.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine alcohol sales went flat after boom early in the pandemic
A boost in direct-to-consumer sales tapered off toward the end of the year, and for the first time in more than a decade, production of Maine craft beer dropped.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn
Growing, planting and planning in 2020 for Little Ridge FarmDrop
The new virtual farmers’ market in Lisbon added vendors and customers after it launched in April. Keena Tracy hopes a new marketing grant will expand on that momentum in 2021.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine paid leave law goes into effect with new year
The law requires employers with more than 10 workers to offer paid leave that could be used for illness or emergencies.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Tens of thousands traveled for winter holiday in Maine
Despite bad winter weather and an unrelenting pandemic, thousands of drivers were on the Maine Turnpike last weekend.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lawsuit says car dealership was defamed by Biddeford police
The owners of Five Star Auto Sales say police spread false information about illegal activity at the business.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. jobless claims down 19,000, still 4 times pre-pandemic level
Employers continue to cut jobs as rising coronavirus infections keep many people at home and state and local governments re-impose restrictions.