The first wave of grows, manufacturing plants and testing labs will open in the fall, giving the industry time to prepare for consumer sales.
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The Two Cent Pub in Winslow opens with new owner
The restaurant occupies the space It’s A Good Pizza operated out of for more than 40 years and its staff hopes to make it a community gathering spot.
Portland businesses feeling the pain from fitness classes held in closed street
The city agreed to close part of Cove Street to give Beacon Community Fitness space for classes, but nearby businesses are crying foul, saying they weren’t consulted or notified.
Waterville attracting medical marijuana, cultivation businesses
Representatives of marijuana-related businesses have told city officials that Waterville’s ordinance governing the development of marijuana businesses is comprehensive and easy to understand.
As restaurants endure economic losses, the pain expands beyond their doors
The damage extends beyond darkened kitchens and dining rooms to the farms and wineries that supply them and the shopping centers that have grown to depend on restaurants as anchors.
Waterville planning board gets first look at plans for a food specialty store
The Planning Board on Monday also voted 6-1 to approve a final plan for a marijuana cultivation facility at 46 Industrial Road.
Group providing COVID-19 grants for Somerset County businesses
Those interested in grants of up to $5,000 have until July 31 to submit applications through somersetbusinessresources.org.
Central Maine Growth Council launches small business grant program
Small businesses, entrepreneurs or sole proprietors in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield and Oakland needing an infusion of cash because of the coronavirus pandemic can apply for grants of up to $2,000.
Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19
During the coronavirus pandemic, some say, robots may shift from being a novelty to a necessity.
Alfond Foundation backs efforts to develop Waterville tech, innovation startups
A grant awarded Bricks Coworking, Thomas College and Tortoise Labs aims to provide training in design, the development of software and accommodations for startup entrepreneurs.