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Six Lewiston stores compete for one agency liquor license

by Kathryn Skelton September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

• Which Lewiston convenience store sold $5.4M in gas last year?
• What pizza chain is Maine flocking to during the pandemic?
• And who’s tweeting about #PSLs? Maine, a lot, it turns out. Bring on the pumpkin spice!

Business, Maine

Judge hears arguments to dismiss class-action lawsuit against CMP

by Tux Turkel September 8, 2020September 9, 2020

The plaintiffs argue that Central Maine Power owes customers as much as $200 million in damages for overcharging them after the launch of a new billing and metering system.

Business, Maine

Maine approves adult-use cannabis stores in South Portland, Northport

by Penelope Overton September 8, 2020September 9, 2020

The approvals were among 6 recreational cannabis licenses the state awarded Tuesday for retailers, growers and testing labs, but consumer sales won’t begin until Oct. 9.

Business, Nation / World, Politics

McConnell says Senate to vote on ‘targeted’ virus aid package

by ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press September 8, 2020September 9, 2020

Some Republican senators with close reelection races are anxious to respond further to the pandemic, but Democrats are insisting on more sweeping relief.

Business, Nation / World, Sports

Organizers, IOC adamant that postponed Tokyo Olympics will take place next year

by STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer September 8, 2020September 9, 2020

Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said last week that the games could go ahead without a vaccine.

Business, Maine

National eviction ban may help thousands of Mainers – for now

by Glenn Jordan September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

A moratorium on certain pandemic-related evictions has been imposed through the end of the year, but many say further congressional action is needed to address the threat of mass homelessness.

Business, Maine

Where are all the bankruptcies experts predicted?

by Peter McGuire September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

A surge in personal and business bankruptcy filings was a projected result of the pandemic-induced recession, but filings in Maine were down 50% in August from a year earlier. That trend could change.

Business, Maine, News

New England clammers press through pandemic

by PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press September 7, 2020September 8, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic represents only the most recent in a string of setbacks for the centuries-old New England clam harvesting industry.

Business, Maine

Fairfield orchard looking at safe ways to host Maine Apple Sunday with same traditions

by Taylor Abbott September 7, 2020September 8, 2020

The Apple Farm is hoping to be able to provide hayrides this year and other festivities, but with safer protocols in place such as mask-wearing and social distancing.

Business, Maine

Months after massive data breach, Maine nonprofits still notifying donors

by Edward D. Murphy September 7, 2020September 7, 2020

A ransomware attack on online fundraising software provider Blackbaud’s electronic files has affected thousands of nonprofits around the country.