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In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map

by Hannah LaClaire September 25, 2022September 25, 2022

For budding entrepreneurs, location matters as towns and cities vary widely – from $100 to $40,000 – in costs for setting up shop.

Business, Health, Maine, News

Why some places haven’t given up their mask mandates

by Eric Russell September 24, 2022September 23, 2022

The few cafes, stores and venues in Portland that still require masks say it’s to protect their staff and put concerned customers at ease.

Business, Nation & World

After 90 years, German bakery to close as energy costs soar

by DANIEL NIEMANN Associated Press September 24, 2022

The family-run business in Cologne can no longer afford rising energy prices resulting from Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Business

U.K. cuts taxes, boosts spending, accelerating pound’s slide

by DANICA KIRKA, JILL LAWLESS and SYLVIA HUI Associated Press September 24, 2022

The British pound sees its biggest one-day drop in 2.5 years after the U.K.’s new government outlined its plans.

Business, Community

Statewide program develops small business resources in English, French, Somali

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022

The Maine Small Business Development Centers, a statewide program that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, has announced the development of small business resources now available in English, French and Somali, according to a news release from the Portland-based program. Two helpful guides are available at no cost in English, French and Somali. “The […]

Business, Community

HealthReach Community Health Centers welcomes Dr. Patrice M. Thibodeau

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022

Patrice M. Thibodeau, M.D., joined HealthReach Community Health Centers in July. She has more than 25 years of primary care experience serving patients of all ages. Thibodeau joins a team of covering clinicians, who provide services across multiple sites to ensure continuity of care in the served communities, according to a news release from Jessica […]

Business, Community

Waterville-based credit union to celebrate International Credit Union Day

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022

New Dimensions Federal Credit Union plans to join more than 56,000 credit unions worldwide to celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day. The theme of 2022 is “Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union,” according to a news release from the Waterville-based federal credit union. International Credit Union Day highlights the many ways that credit […]

Business, Community

Bingham health center welcomes physician assistant Alexandra Martocci

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022

In August, staff at Bingham Area Health Center welcomed Alexandra “Alex” Martocci, physician assistant. She has more than four years of medical experience in both hospital and rural settings, according to a news release from Jessica Billington, communications and outreach specialist at HealthReach Community Health Centers. Martocci earned her masters in physician assistant studies from […]