Fishing captains can get COVID-19 aid for sternmen, too

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Published
June 25, 2020

Fishing captains can get COVID-19 aid for sternmen, too

New federal rules now allow boat captains to use federal Paycheck Protection Program funds to pay deckhands.
Published
June 5, 2020

Virus a big boom for consumer fireworks sales, big bust for commercial display companies

Central Maine Pyrotechnics sees revenue loss as municipalities cancel or postpone Fourth of July fireworks shows.
Published
June 1, 2020

State decision to open adult-use marijuana market to non-residents sparks lawsuit

Maine Cannabis Coalition says the state's decision to violate its own marijuana law will put residents at a competitive disadvantage.
Published
May 31, 2020

Retailers struggle with customer compliance on COVID-19 safety mandates

From face masks to customer limits, the amount of social distancing occurring at Maine businesses varies by store, region and time of day.
Published
May 19, 2020

Portland gives Mainers an edge in marijuana retail market

The City Council votes to keep resident licensing preference despite legal advice and the state's decision to abandon its resident-only policy.
Published
May 19, 2020

Portland council clears way for businesses to take it outside

The measure, which will close off Wharf Street, Dana Street and sections of Milk Street and Exchange Street, is part of the city's emergency coronavirus order, which now expires July 13.
Published
May 18, 2020

New firm hopes to help businesses chart course through, after pandemic

The firm, launched in March, can provide help with corporate communications, sales and marketing, and business strategy.
Published
May 17, 2020

Pittsfield’s CM Almy now producing face masks

CM Almy was founded in 1892 in New York City. The company has been producing its supplies for churches and clergy members in Pittsfield since 1950.
Published
May 7, 2020

Maine nets $20 million in federal bailout of U.S. fishing industry

Maine's cut of the $300 million in funding under the CARES Act is nation's fifth-highest.
Published
May 6, 2020

Lobstering group wants to raise $500,000 for legal defense fund

The Maine Lobstermen's Association is fighting a federal court ruling on right whales that could cripple the fishery.