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Pittsfield’s CM Almy now producing face masks

by Molly Shelly May 17, 2020May 21, 2020

CM Almy was founded in 1892 in New York City. The company has been producing its supplies for churches and clergy members in Pittsfield since 1950.

Business, Maine, News

As gyms prepare to open, questions linger about safety in a high-exertion environment

by Glenn Jordan May 17, 2020May 17, 2020

Some gyms already have opened for very limited services with the rest looking at a June 1 restart date, but health experts aren’t sure it’s a good idea.

Business, Nation / World

Pandemic claims another retailer: 118-year-old J.C. Penney

by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Associated Press May 15, 2020May 18, 2020

The storied but troubled department store chain is the fourth major retailer to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.

Bethel, Business, Maine

Court issues injunction against Sunday River Brewing reopening

by Mark LaFlamme May 15, 2020December 18, 2020

Rick Savage is defying state orders to keep his Bethel restaurant closed and says he prepared to go to prison.

Business, Maine

Portland lab lands first conditional marijuana testing license

by Penelope Overton May 15, 2020May 18, 2020

Nova Analytics plans to open its lab on Milliken Street in July, pending local and final state approvals.

Business, Maine, News

State says hotels can reopen, but industry left with more questions than clarity

by Rachel Ohm May 15, 2020May 18, 2020

Guidance from the state set new rules for bookings starting June 1, but included a false statement that COVID-19 case numbers are declining, when in fact they have risen over the past several weeks.

Business, Maine

Campgrounds, restaurants sue to block Gov. Mills’ quarantine rules for out-of-staters

by Edward D. Murphy May 15, 2020May 18, 2020

The businesses in Scarborough and Waterboro allege the 14-day quarantine amounts to an unconstitutional infringement on the right of people to travel freely from state to state.