Female entrepreneurs with ideas for software or software-enabled startups anywhere in the state can enroll in the 2021 cohort of Propeller, a free, six-week online course operated by CEI’s Women’s Business Center and Tortoise Labs. The course is designed to guide women from all backgrounds as they build their businesses, while overcoming barriers that disproportionately […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
State delays ban on plastic bags, foam food containers
The bans set to take effect in January won’t be enforced until July 1 because the COVID-19 pandemic has changed consumer demand and disrupted the supply of replacement products.
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Posted inBethel, Business, News
Rick Savage out during Sunday River Brewing Co. appeal hearing
Ron Savage says his brother is no longer involved in managing the business in Bethel, and he should be trusted to comply with state guidelines. The state does not agree.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine home sales continue to break records despite pandemic
Prices continue to rise in Maine’s housing market, making it difficult for young families to get their foot in the door.
Posted inBusiness
Bottlenecks wear down world economy’s fleet of container ships
The Port of L.A. expects to handle 152,000 inbound containers this week – a 94 percent increase from the same week a year ago.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Justice Department suing Walmart, alleges company helped fuel opioid crisis
The suit alleges the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
State delivers $600 checks to 40,000 jobless Mainers
The one-time payment will go to those unemployed because of COVID-19 as the state prepares to start new federal jobless benefits.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Passage of federal pandemic aid bill gives Mainers glimmer of hope despite shortcomings
The $900 billion package that passed the House and Senate late Monday includes a $300-per-week unemployment benefit for the next 3 months and $600 stimulus checks for those making up to $75,000.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Skelton Taintor & Abbott hires Reeve Wood
AUBURN — Skelton Taintor & Abbott announces the hiring of Reeve Wood as Of Counsel, focusing on title work and real estate transactions. Wood began his career as a teacher in New York and then moved on to work as an investigator of police misconduct for the City of New York. A native of Brunswick, […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
Congress approves $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, sending it to Trump’s desk
The bill includes individual payments reaching $600 for most Americans and an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits.