The administration has asked federal agencies to identify all of the money they have not yet spent from the $2 trillion CARES Act, which passed in March.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Concord Coach Lines to restart Maine-Boston bus service in mid-August
The popular passenger bus line suspended its daily service in late March in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Irish solar developer’s projects in Maine attract $100 million investment
Projects being built by Dublin-based BNRG Renewables and Dirigo Solar LLC in Portland are only the first phase of three large endeavors planned to come online by 2024.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Hallowell requiring businesses to enforce mask-wearing guidelines
The order was recommended by the city’s Board of Health; hours later, 200-300 people lined Water Street, some without face coverings, to celebrate resident Chris Vallee’s release from the hospital following complications from kidney surgery.
Posted inBusiness, Health
CMMC cancer care gets top Maine rating by U.S. News & World Report
Three Maine hospitals were evaluated by U.S. News and World Report.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Geiger associates earn international certifications
LEWISTON — Geiger associates who have earned Promotional Products Association International Certifications demonstrate a commitment to both business excellence and continual professional growth. A relatively small percentage of professionals hold these certifications and are known as the industry’s innovators and leaders. The following associates have earned the certification of Certified Advertising Specialist, which requires 50 […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Gulf of Maine lobster loses key sustainability label
The London-based nonprofit that sets standards for sustainable fishing will suspend its certification of the Gulf of Maine lobster fishery Aug. 30 because of its rope-heavy fishing methods.
Posted inBusiness, News
Bruno’s Restaurant closes temporarily
The Portland restaurant will close for two weeks after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine now allows federal jobless claimants to upload income history
Many recipients of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance in Maine receive the minimum weekly benefit because the state labor department has no proof of their past income.
Posted inBusiness, News
No answers yet after BIW, striking union meet together with mediator for first time
The last time union and company officials spoke was during negotiations in June, but communication stalled after BIW delivered its “last, best and final” contract to the union, much of which union officials roundly rejected.