Faced with local opposition, the outdoor-gear retailer withdraws its support for a developer’s plan to build hundreds of homes off Desert and Old County roads.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Pandemic strands thousands of Mainers in long-term unemployment
There’s a wide variety of jobs available in Maine, but concerns about COVID-19, child care challenges and other issues are keeping them out of reach for many.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bath Iron Works, union getting back on same page after strike
President Dirk Lesko expects federally mediated discussions to yield positive results by year’s end.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Trump to rush auction of oil drilling leases in Arctic before Biden takes over
It’s unclear how many oil companies would have the appetite to mount costly operations in the remote Arctic wilderness amid low crude prices, steep public opposition and regulatory uncertainty.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
As the weather cools, more outdoor diners become ‘early birds’
The pandemic has pushed the dinner hour up, especially this fall in Maine, as outdoor diners try to take advantage of the relative daytime warmth.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Gov. Janet Mills: Store workers shouldn’t have to be ‘COVID cops’
PORTLAND — Workers at local stores who encounter people who won’t comply with Maine mask requirements shouldn’t have to enforce the rules themselves, the state’s governor said. Maine Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, issued an executive order last week that requires people in the state to wear a mask in all public places, regardless of […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland’s ImmuCell boosts sales by 25% in third quarter
The animal health company still reported a net loss for the quarter as product development expenses remained high.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Does it count as good news if Mainers are less hungover at work than the national average?
• A slew of spirited stats
• A new business for Main Street in Lewiston
• A new $5 million upgrade for St. Mary’s
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Winthrop’s downtown thriving with new shops, growing businesses during pandemic
The Art Walk Shop & Studio celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, while dozens of shoppers traveled the town’s downtown to visit local shops.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
United Airlines informs passengers about COVID-19 testing at Portland jetport
It’s a helpful step that other airlines are expected to follow, airport officials say.