Lisbon’s medical marijuana stores say they are seeing an increase in sales during the coronavirus pandemic that has closed or limited other businesses.
coronavirus
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Windsor selectmen still prefer to meet in person
While some towns have opted for virtual meetings, Windsor continues to conduct its meetings at the Town Hall — with social distancing.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville nonprofit’s business refurbishing computers staggered by pandemic
The organization — Give IT. Get IT. — collects computers, electronics from businesses, recycles material and refurbishes machines for community agencies and others.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How did a small coastal airport in Owls Head get an $18 million federal bailout?
Knox County Regional Airport initially was granted more money than Maine’s largest commercial airports because of a funding quirk that provided huge windfalls to small operations with no debt.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Chelsea officials begin drafting town office reopening plan
Ideas for the plan include a barrier between the public and town staff, which could protect staff from ornery customers and disease.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Maine schools expect almost $44 million in federal aid to offset costs of pandemic
The emergency funds for K-12 schools will be based on districts’ eligibility under a federal program based on their numbers of low-income students.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Stores may reopen in June, but will shoppers return?
Retailers are likely to make permanent changes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic to promote consumers’ safety and confidence.
Posted inMaine, News
The Virus Diaries: Richmond woman battles cancer, worries for daughter’s safety
Janette Sweem is grateful for the help she has received during ‘a hellish year.’ She is dealing with chemotherapy treatments and worries for her daughter aboard the virus-infected USS Kidd.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine gun sales on the rise during pandemic
Some shop owners can’t keep 9 mm ammo on the shelves.
Posted inBusiness
How some companies survive, even thrive, in viral crisis
Grocery stores have seen a 40% increase in revenue from a year ago. Also seeing a surge: gun shops – at 120%.