Tens of thousands of people who received unemployment payments last year could get a state income tax exemption up to $10,200.
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Central Maine restaurateurs work through uncertainty
Eleven months after the global coronavirus pandemic was declared, three restaurant owners talk about pushing past profound challenges to start or sustain their new businesses.
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Closing time for Rebecca’s Place in Augusta as owner calls it quits
After more than 40 years in business, Nancy Berg decided Saturday that she was done, citing her inability to hire enough staff to keep Rebecca’s Place running.
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Augusta coffee house owners say closure is due to state coronavirus pandemic measures
Huiskamer Coffee House owners say state rules make it impossible for some people with disabilities to work or shop in indoor public places.
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Bangor toilet paper factory slows down after busy year in pandemic
In addition to providing toilet paper and other paper products, the company provided the raw material for antiseptic wipes.
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Maine economic growth report points to short-term hardships, but opportunities down the road
Among the post-pandemic bright spots, the state’s quality of life is expected to attract out-of-state professionals to move here.
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New data shows how small-business loans went to large firms, too
A Maine Sunday Telegram analysis of data found 33 percent of Maine funding went to large companies in grants of $1 million and more.
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Maine restaurant industry presses Sen. Collins to support federal relief
Owners of restaurants and bars want her to support a bill that would provide billions in aid to independently owned businesses.
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Tourism, hospitality businesses in line for $40 million in state relief
A grant program targeted at Maine’s hardest hit sectors will provide up to $20,000 to struggling businesses.
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Maine fishermen tops in payouts from trade relief program
Lobstermen have received at least $36 million so far, but a Dec. 14 application deadline looms.