Founded by Colby and Thomas college students, the businesses have their roots in the Greenlight Pitch competitions backed by both schools, which have attracted $20 million in investments over five years of competition.
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Fishing captains can get COVID-19 aid for sternmen, too
New federal rules now allow boat captains to use federal Paycheck Protection Program funds to pay deckhands.
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Main Street Skowhegan awards $20,000 to 23 businesses from COVID-19 Relief Grant program
Donations toward the grant came from several businesses within the community as well as a grant from the Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation.
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Virus a big boom for consumer fireworks sales, big bust for commercial display companies
Central Maine Pyrotechnics sees revenue loss as municipalities cancel or postpone Fourth of July fireworks shows.
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State decision to open adult-use marijuana market to non-residents sparks lawsuit
Maine Cannabis Coalition says the state’s decision to violate its own marijuana law will put residents at a competitive disadvantage.
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Retailers struggle with customer compliance on COVID-19 safety mandates
From face masks to customer limits, the amount of social distancing occurring at Maine businesses varies by store, region and time of day.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Popular Steakhouse in Waterville closes down due to coronavirus restrictions
Citing the strict guidelines placed on restaurants by the state, the owners of Joseph’s Fireside Steakhouse in Waterville have decided to close down for good.
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Waterville nonprofit reopens business public recycling center
The organization — Give IT. Get IT. — collects computers, electronics from businesses, recycles material and refurbishes machines for community agencies and others.
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Portland gives Mainers an edge in marijuana retail market
The City Council votes to keep resident licensing preference despite legal advice and the state’s decision to abandon its resident-only policy.
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Grant program for businesses in Fairfield returns for second cycle
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, investing in Fairfield’s businesses is critical, according to Garvan D. Donegan, director of planning and economic development at the Central Maine Growth Council.