Slightly better than the nation’s average D+ grade, Maine’s roads, bridges, wastewater plants are still in dire need of upgrades, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP says delay will cost millions, as judge hears challenge to corridor
Environmental groups are contesting a permit for the $1 billion New England Clean Energy Connect project, but CMP says even a six-month delay will cost $31 million.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Fed and Treasury urge Congress to approve more virus relief
Without more assistance, people will lose their homes and small businesses will fail, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell tells a House committee.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Dogs only: U.S. tightens definition of service animals on planes
Airlines argued that passengers abused the previous policy to bring a menagerie of animals on board, including cats, turtles, pot-bellied pigs and, in one case, a peacock.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Target plans to open a new store in Auburn
Anyone have the retail giant moving to Auburn on their 2020 bingo card?
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Health officials fear post-Thanksgiving surge despite low travel numbers in Maine
Traffic on the state’s roads last week hit the lowest point since May, but concerns linger that those who did travel could spark new coronavirus infections.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Androscoggin Bank secures $100,000 grant to help three restaurants, Lewiston Housing
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank has secured a $100,000 grant to assist local restaurants and expand a meal delivery initiative organized by Lewiston Housing and Cooking for Community. The bank secured the grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston through their Jobs for New England Recovery Grant program. Lewiston Housing, Boba’s Restaurant, Sam’s Italian […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Cyber Monday shoppers fall short of projection but still post record at $10.8 billion
The gusher of online spending was a record, rising 15% from 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine restaurant industry presses Sen. Collins to support federal relief
Owners of restaurants and bars want her to support a bill that would provide billions in aid to independently owned businesses.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Tourism, hospitality businesses in line for $40 million in state relief
A grant program targeted at Maine’s hardest hit sectors will provide up to $20,000 to struggling businesses.