Green banks leverage public funds to attract private investment and are used to raise money to combat the effects of climate change.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland radio personality files employment discrimination complaints
Randi Kirshbaum alleges she was fired because of her age, a pre-existing medical condition, and her employer’s refusal to make an accommodation for her to work from home during the pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Pandemic leads to log home sales boom in Maine
Log homes have always exuded a rustic charm, and they’re looking increasingly attractive as a place to ride out the current situation.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Loss of snowbirds due to pandemic another hit to U.S. tourism
Many people who live part time in warmer climates to escape cold weather won’t be flocking south this winter.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
What if shoppers still don’t mask up? Lewiston, Auburn police optimistic they will
The governor’s new executive order Friday strengthened rules around face coverings in public and left local businesses with a lot to sort out.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
All $1.25 billion of Maine’s CARES Act funding now spoken for
A relief fund created in March was spent to support small businesses, unemployed workers, schools, healthcare providers and local governments.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New Portland buildings to be designed, built to reflect post-pandemic reality
New office and medical buildings are being built to promote safer working conditions that limit viral spread.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Retailers urge shoppers to buy early to beat shipping crunch
The earlier-than-usual deadlines come as more people turn to online shopping during the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation / World, News
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets key endorsement from FDA panel
The action all but guarantees that the Food and Drug Administration will authorize it on an emergency basis within hours or days, as the nation nears 300,000 deaths.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine signs wind-focused clean energy accord with United Kingdom
The agreement is focused primarily on information exchange and does not involve any joint development projects or other capital investments.