People First Portland and the Foreside Tenant’s Union want to intervene in a lawsuit by the Southern Maine Landlord Association seeking to block implementation of a citizen initiative approved by voters in November.
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Longtime Waterville store, Beverly’s Card & Gift, closing at Elm Plaza
In business 38 years, Paul Lessard, owner of Beverly’s Card & Gift, also had stores at JFK Mall and on The Concourse over the years.
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Shopping online eases isolation for older Americans
The pandemic has motivated many who have been unable to leave their homes or senior communities to learn something they may have resisted until now: how to buy groceries and more on the internet.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mills makes push for another $30 million for broadband internet in Maine
Weak or nonexistent internet connectivity, a longstanding problem in rural Maine, has been exacerbated during the pandemic as workers, businesses, students and families struggle to stay connected.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine pandemic relief loan recipients grow to 8,500 in latest round
The federal program offers a lifeline to small employers struggling amid the pandemic-triggered economic recession.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Former CMP executive among Texas power grid board members who resigned
Maine resident Raymond Hepper is 1 of 5 board members of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas who resigned Wednesday following a week of massive power outages.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden orders review of U.S. supply chains for vital goods
The president aims to boost manufacturing jobs by strengthening the domestic supply of advanced batteries, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals and semiconductors.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland’s Wex reports virus-related financial woes in 2020
Wex, one of Maine’s largest tech firms, reported a drop in revenue and profits for the year, which it attributed largely to the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: A restaurant residency, Taco Tuesdays and a farewell to Bill’s Pizza
Also, Oakhurst Dairy plans events to celebrate its 100th anniversary, and a Maine chef needs your support in a contest.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lobstermen, environmentalists agree right whale plan is flawed, for different reasons
While fishermen say it goes too far and would wreak havoc on their livelihoods, advocates for protecting the endangered species say it doesn’t go far enough.