The outbreak at the poultry processing plant, believed to be Maine’s first workplace outbreak outside a health care facility, prompts talk of idling production.
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How did a small coastal airport in Owls Head get an $18 million federal bailout?
Knox County Regional Airport initially was granted more money than Maine’s largest commercial airports because of a funding quirk that provided huge windfalls to small operations with no debt.
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Some businesses won’t return funds despite pressure from Trump administration
Companies in the hotel, cruise ship and medical device sectors said they are qualified to receive the money under the Paycheck Protection Program.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Maine businesses think outside the box to survive in a stay-at-home economy
Subscription services, quarantine kits and unexpected curbside pickups are some of the creative ways to serve customers during the pandemic.
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PHOTOS: Major construction at Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport
Runway resurfacing and reconfiguration underway.
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Pingree urges USDA to make sure coronavirus aid reaches Maine farmers
A $19 billion federal program will give farmers direct support and purchase billions of dollars’ worth of products for food banks.
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PHOTOS: Anniversary Park Coming Together
An aerial view of the former Little Andy Park in New Auburn, which is undergoing major renovations and getting a new name.
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With some employees furloughed, New Balance focuses on making face masks
Furloughed employees to continue to get health benefit while 150 in Norridgewock and Lawrence, Massachusetts, factories expected to produce 100,000 masks weekly by mid-April.
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Maine hotels and inns scramble to respond to lodging suspension
The industry Saturday rushes to start canceling April reservations and begin planning for an uncertain future.
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Maine attorney general fielding dozens of price-gouging complaints during crisis
An order by Gov. Janet Mills prohibits essential items, such as toilet paper, cleaning products and food, from being sold at ‘unconscionable prices.’