The House has passed a sweeping pandemic relief package over Republican opposition
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Online Kneading Conference, arrest made in Whitefield farmstand destruction
More Thai and more brunch for Portland diners, plus beer-guzzling dogs (OK, not exactly, but gotcha to look).
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Maine not alone in finding fault with human resources software firm
Some lawmakers are calling for an investigation of the state’s contract with California-based Workday Inc., which was hired to update Maine’s antiquated employee benefits system but walked off the job last month.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Guitar Grave pawnshop’s owner ready for final curtain, or perhaps a duet
Mike Fink says he’s looking for a buyer, or a working partner, for the South Portland business after nearly 25 years of operation and many changes.
Posted inBusiness
‘Umbrella of stress’ on General Motors staff, 2 years after plant closed
Workers have had to grapple with the decision of whether to find new jobs, to uproot their families or move by themselves and travel home when they can.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine stands to get billions in relief from Biden’s American Rescue Plan
Funds for a wide variety of groups, interests and needs are included in the $1.9 trillion package that Congress is expected to approve Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness
Nasdaq jumps 3.7%, most in nearly a year, as Big Tech surges
A ‘correction’ is usually seen as a healthy moment for markets.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
As Maine relaxes travel restrictions, passenger rail service may see a boost
As of now, the Downeaster Boston-to-Brunswick rail line is transporting roughly 15% of the riders they were prior to the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Schools and Education
Moms drop out of work most in states where kids learn from home
After the pandemic struck, about 45 percent of mothers living with their children were not actively working.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Portland-based aquatic energy company awarded $3.6 million grant
Ocean Renewable Power Co. will use the funds to help refine a technology that converts a river’s kinetic energy into electricity.