Cinemagic will not reopen its 8 theaters in New England, including multiplexes in Saco, Westbrook and South Portland, but other theater operators believe moviegoing will make a comeback.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Bill’s Pizza in Old Port will close for good, be replaced by Holy Donut
The Commercial Street pizza joint will serve its last slices this weekend, but The Holy Donut plans to take over the space.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden creates 2-week window for only the smallest businesses to apply for pandemic relief
Biden’s team is also carving out $1 billion to direct toward sole proprietors, such as home contractors and beauticians, the majority of which are owned by women and people of color.
Posted inBusiness
Kroger: Some pharmacy customer data impacted in vendor hack
A spokeswoman said affected information could include names, phone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and medical history.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
U.S. lobster exports to China rebounded in 2020
Maine’s lobster industry sees the boost as a positive sign in a year of declining international trade caused primarily by the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Employment barriers for highly skilled immigrants lead to ‘brain waste’ in Maine
Hundreds of immigrants have moved to Maine in recent years, including those with expertise employers in the state desperately need. But many can’t get a job in their field.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: OTIS Federal Credit Union raises $10,850 to help end hunger
People & Places: The Frances Perkins Center welcomes new board members.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Pandemic makes prostitution taboo in Nevada’s legal brothels
Many licensed prostitutes opt to take their work into the shadows, offering sex illegally.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Apple owes more than $500,000 in sales taxes in Maine, court says
Apple sold iPhones at a discount if the consumer signed a long-term contract with Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility or Sprint.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s housing market defies typical January drop, builds on red-hot 2020
The high demand for homes in Maine continued to build on on a record-setting 2020 for the state’s housing market.