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.
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Several Waterville restaurants reopen Monday, others plan on Wednesday
Some restaurants, including Joseph’s Fireside Steakhouse, decided not to re-open now and will wait and see how things shake out.
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Pittsfield’s CM Almy now producing face masks
CM Almy was founded in 1892 in New York City. The company has been producing its supplies for churches and clergy members in Pittsfield since 1950.
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Casualties of the pandemic: Waterville area businesses forced to close their doors — permanently
Maine Made & More and Eric’s Restaurant in Waterville and The China Dine-ah in China are among businesses that did not survive the pandemic.
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Some retailers in Waterville area open Monday, others are making preparations
Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that retailers could open to in-store customers if stores followed strict guidelines.
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COVID recovery grants available for Skowhegan businesses
Recent donations to the technical assistance grant program will make funding available to businesses in Skowhegan that need immediate financial assistance as a result of COVID-19 related closures or reduced income.
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Hartland residents fear impact of tannery’s closure
Diminishing demand for leather products during the coronavirus pandemic and uncertainty about reinvigorating that demand led Tasman Leather Group to decide to close the tannery this summer, putting 115 people out of work.
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Maine nets $20 million in federal bailout of U.S. fishing industry
Maine’s cut of the $300 million in funding under the CARES Act is nation’s fifth-highest.
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Lobstering group wants to raise $500,000 for legal defense fund
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association is fighting a federal court ruling on right whales that could cripple the fishery.