Companies with up to 250 workers are among those now eligible for $95 million in grants to sustain local economies through the downturn.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Solar wins big in project selection to advance Maine’s clean energy goals
The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved contracts Tuesday for 17 renewable power projects as part of the state’s effort to reduce fossil fuel consumption and advance climate goals.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Feds again deny request for money to pay for Portland Harbor dredging
Harbor interests have been seeking federal money to help pay for dredging around the piers and wharves for 3 decades.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Aroostook County declared a drought disaster area
Farmers in 4 contiguous counties may also qualify for federal emergency loans following the declaration Monday.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Peter Geiger plans to still give out thousands of king-sized candy bars on Halloween
The editor of the Farmers’ Almanac has a reputation for doing Halloween up big and that won’t stop this year, though the venue will change.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Cruise lines say they’ll test all passengers, crew as they plan to resume sailing
No date has been set for the resumption of cruising in the Americas.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Is the Well at Jordan’s Farm the most pandemic-proof restaurant in Maine?
In a crippling year for the restaurant industry in Maine, a farm-to-table eatery nestled in a Cape Elizabeth farm rides out the storm.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine
Maine theaters scramble back into action
This fall, there are many options for live theater – indoors, outside and online.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Late summer boost helps some Maine tourism businesses stay afloat
By some measures, Maine defied expectations that restrictions prompted by the coronavirus pandemic would doom small and seasonal businesses dependent on annual mobs of tourists.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine steps up enforcement following Millinocket-area ‘superspreader’ event
The state has issued 14 citations to businesses for noncompliance with pandemic-related guidelines since Aug. 20, compared with 2 citations beforehand.