While some farmers are seeing an increase in business from shoppers looking for grocery alternatives, some see COVID-19 as a harbinger of tough times ahead.
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Essential Maine retailers try to keep shoppers and workers safe during pandemic
From cracking down on panic buying to creating distance between customers and workers, grocery chains and drugstores have implemented a number of unprecedented changes.
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Maine Compass: How to support Maine’s business community during the COVID-19 pandemic
Many are profoundly concerned about how the businesses they own or work for are going to endure the pandemic.
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Luxury vacation rentals firm promotes early visits to Maine from out of state
Apex Luxury Rentals said Friday’s email was intended to give people the option to safely quarantine in Maine, not spend a vacation here during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus concerns push back Maine elver season
The state will delay the start of the fishery’s $20 million-a-year season by at least 2 weeks.
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State agency releases emergency loans for businesses impacted by coronavirus
The Finance Authority of Maine will use one-third of its reserves to aid small businesses damaged by the sudden economic impact of the pandemic.
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Pandemic causes sharp drop in Maine’s interstate air, rail and bus travel
Passenger volume at Maine’s largest airport is down 70%, while rail and bus ridership has suffered even bigger declines.
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As paralysis grips Maine’s small businesses, policymakers pursue major relief
The immediate economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic has thrown small business owners into a tailspin, with no idea when the pain will end.
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Waterville restaurants scramble after task force tells them to close
Eatery owners in the city are trying to find ways to stay afloat and support employees through a difficult time.
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Maine issues first round of conditional marijuana licenses
Among them are four manufacturing facilities, 11 growing operations and 16 retail outlets in 10 communities, with five of the stores in Portland.