Trump appears to be using friction with China to drum up voter support in an election year.
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Sheriff’s office investigates break-in at brewery in Harrison
The owners of Fluvial Brewing, who were already struggling with the economic effects of COVID-19, say they were devastated Thursday when they found their business had been burglarized.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Maine Grains sales skyrocket during pandemic, earns praise from New York Times
Amber Lambke says the business has seen a 4,000% increase in online sales since the pandemic began, and points out the company’s way of doing business is a collaborative model for rural areas.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Sen. King raises concerns about U.S. Postal Service policies as election nears
King, a longtime advocate for the agency, warns a key Senate leader that post offices will struggle to keep up with mail-in ballots unless policies are changed.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Restaurant delivery service expanding to Brunswick
The Portland food delivery service 2DineIn will launch its first satellite location Aug. 17.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Demand for unemployment aid remains high in Maine even as new claims dip
Nearly 80,000 Mainers filed continuing federal and state unemployment benefits last week, more than twice the number during the worst week of the Great Recession.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Another 1.2 million unemployment claims filed as federal jobless aid ends
For 20 straight weeks, jobless claims have remained over 1 million.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
University of Maine enters into public-private offshore wind venture worth $147 million
The university will collaborate with New England Aqua Ventus LLC in a project that could show the feasibility of a full-scale, floating wind turbine in deep water.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine Supreme Court hears arguments about bid to stop CMP hydro plan
Opponents of the project have long claimed it would harm Maine wilderness. Supporters have said it would help stabilize electricity rates and support sustainable energy development.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
South Portland commits to regional initiative for workplace equity
The City Council joined 190 Maine businesses and organizations in a pledge to fight racial and social injustice in the workplace.