Lobstermen have received at least $36 million so far, but a Dec. 14 application deadline looms.
Business
Local, state and national business news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
COVID-19 cases mount at Bath Iron Works
BIW reported swelling COVID-19 cases last week said spokesman David Hench.
Freedom’s Edge Cider Co. aims for large-scale future firmly rooted in Albion
Co-owners Andrew Kaplan and Ned Ervin are building a facility to boost production, but want to emphasize their cider’s Kennebec County roots.
With Biden in the White House, Maine could see major changes
The president-elect is already preparing to move forward with an ambitious policy agenda on the environment, health care, taxes, education and other issues.
Maine’s bold climate action plan will require money, commitment
The plan would cost billions of dollars to execute, but state leaders say the cost of doing nothing would be even greater.
Despite pandemic, central Maine shops still full of heart on Small Businesses Saturday
Merchants at multiple small businesses said they’re trying to strike a balance in the pandemic between drawing enough shoppers to have a decent holiday sales season, but not so many shoppers all at the same time.
Central Maine business briefs: Skelton Taintor & Abbott welcomes Reeve Wood to the firm
People & Places: HealthReach named one of 2020 Best Places to Work in Maine.
Future of The Downs takes shape as racing era ends
Despite some pandemic-related delays, the $621 million mixed-use redevelopment of Scarborough Downs is well into its second phase of residential construction, building a light industrial park and planning a long-desired town center.
For Big Tech, Biden brings a new era but no ease in scrutiny
The big tech companies enjoyed a cozy relationship with the Obama-Biden administration.
Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season