Since the Fairfield Facade Improvement & Marketing Assistance Program launched, it has distributed $67,591 in grant money to local businesses and stimulated more than $137,850 in direct investment.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland cannabis testing lab shut down for operating without a license
ProVerde Laboratories was cited last month for operating a marijuana business without a permit, certificate of occupancy or business license and is shut down pending a reinspection next month.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Social media crackdown continues after siege
Twitter says it’s now preventing anyone from replying to, liking or retweeting posts that violate its civic integrity policy.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New crane caps multiyear investment at Portland container terminal
Cargo volumes through the International Marine Terminal have surged as the port has added new equipment and efficiencies at the state’s sole container port.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
State OKs Saddleback plans for $8 million solar farm, new mid-mountain lodge
A state commission approved zoning changes on Wednesday to allow both improvements at the newly reopened ski resort in Rangeley.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
PUC denies request to reinstate ban on CMP shutoff notices
The three-member commission ruled unanimously that CMP didn’t violate any laws related to issuing such notices.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
In the Maine woods, preparations signal imminent start of CMP power line project
In court papers Monday, the developer says access road plowing started Monday and construction is expected to begin on or about Jan. 18.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Portland Food Co-op closes again after second positive COVID test
After the store reopened Thursday, a second employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Susan Chase added to HealthReach Community Health Centers’ staff
People & Places: OTIS Federal Credit Union refunds more than $300,000 to members through annual practice.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Maine Crisp Co. moving operations to Winslow
Family-owned company that began in Waterville is taking over a 17,500-square-foot facility at 20 Lithgow St.