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Published
January 11, 2021

Portland Food Co-op closes again after second positive COVID test

After the store reopened Thursday, a second employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Published
January 4, 2021

Portland Food Co-op closes for 3 days after staffer tests positive for COVID-19

The store will be closed Monday and Tuesday and promises to continue its 'commitment to safety.'
Published
December 30, 2020

The Wrap: Really, really big tippers, new fish shack, and fermentory food

Love to snack? Get paid to talk about it.
Published
December 28, 2020

Bangor toilet paper factory slows down after busy year in pandemic

In addition to providing toilet paper and other paper products, the company provided the raw material for antiseptic wipes.
Published
December 9, 2020

Maine economic growth report points to short-term hardships, but opportunities down the road

Among the post-pandemic bright spots, the state's quality of life is expected to attract out-of-state professionals to move here.
Published
December 6, 2020

New data shows how small-business loans went to large firms, too

A Maine Sunday Telegram analysis of data found 33 percent of Maine funding went to large companies in grants of $1 million and more.
Published
November 30, 2020

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.
Published
November 30, 2020

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.
Published
November 30, 2020

Maine fishermen tops in payouts from trade relief program

Lobstermen have received at least $36 million so far, but a Dec. 14 application deadline looms.
Published
November 7, 2020

Harvests are down and Maine’s loggers hang on

Lumbermen have taken a massive hit this year after COVID-19 and the Jay mill explosion, with business down as much as 40% industrywide.