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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.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
This holiday season, everyone is shopping from home
The viral pandemic is accelerating a transformation of America’s holiday shopping season.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Skiing may not spread coronavirus but slopes still risky, UN health agency says
The danger of coronavirus spread from skiing is from many of the other activities linked to the sport, including riding ski lifts.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Western Maine tourism, recreation get a funding boost
The University of Maine has received $286,800 to provide workforce training for the industries.
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Judge denies motion by CMP/Avangrid to dismiss customer bill case
The decision opens the door for plaintiffs’ attorneys to gather information and question company officials, potentially leading to a class-action lawsuit on behalf of customers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved
The only absolute must-do business is preventing a government shutdown when a temporary spending bill expires on Dec. 11.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Biden’s economic team highlights diversity, starting with treasury chief
The president-elect announces several of his most senior economic advisers.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Moderna seeks emergency use of coronavirus vaccine as results confirm effectiveness
U.S. hospitals have been stretched to the limit as the nation has seen more than 160,000 new cases per day and more than 1,400 daily deaths.