The president-elect is already preparing to move forward with an ambitious policy agenda on the environment, health care, taxes, education and other issues.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s bold climate action plan will require money, commitment
The plan would cost billions of dollars to execute, but state leaders say the cost of doing nothing would be even greater.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Despite pandemic, central Maine shops still full of heart on Small Businesses Saturday
Merchants at multiple small businesses said they’re trying to strike a balance in the pandemic between drawing enough shoppers to have a decent holiday sales season, but not so many shoppers all at the same time.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Skelton Taintor & Abbott welcomes Reeve Wood to the firm
People & Places: HealthReach named one of 2020 Best Places to Work in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Future of The Downs takes shape as racing era ends
Despite some pandemic-related delays, the $621 million mixed-use redevelopment of Scarborough Downs is well into its second phase of residential construction, building a light industrial park and planning a long-desired town center.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
For Big Tech, Biden brings a new era but no ease in scrutiny
The big tech companies enjoyed a cozy relationship with the Obama-Biden administration.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Main Street Skowhegan extends Small Business Saturday to Dec. 5
To help promote small businesses in the Skowhegan area, Main Street Skowhegan has extended Small Business Saturday to #ShopSmall Week with chances to win gift cards.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Virus keeps Black Friday crowds thin, as shoppers shift online
Many stores have moved their doorbuster deals online and ramped up curbside pickup options as a last grasp at sales before the year ends and they head into the dark days of winter with the pandemic still raging.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Though some lined up early, pandemic brings shorter Black Friday crowds in Augusta
Some hardy shoppers camped out overnight in front of shops at the Marketplace at Augusta, while others rolled up just before doors opened to take advantage of deals.