In addition to providing toilet paper and other paper products, the company provided the raw material for antiseptic wipes.
Maine business
Winthrop councilors again reject liquor license for Peppers Garden and Grill
A liquor license was denied in 2019 after owner Jonathan Russell was charged with operating under the influence three times earlier in that year.
Maine economic growth report points to short-term hardships, but opportunities down the road
Among the post-pandemic bright spots, the state’s quality of life is expected to attract out-of-state professionals to move here.
Augusta bar faces loss of liquor license
Augusta’s licensing board has recommended the Raging Bull Saloon’s liquor license not be renewed because of ongoing issues at the Water Street bar, but the City Council will have the final say.
New data shows how small-business loans went to large firms, too
A Maine Sunday Telegram analysis of data found 33 percent of Maine funding went to large companies in grants of $1 million and more.
Maine restaurant industry presses Sen. Collins to support federal relief
Owners of restaurants and bars want her to support a bill that would provide billions in aid to independently owned businesses.
Tourism, hospitality businesses in line for $40 million in state relief
A grant program targeted at Maine’s hardest hit sectors will provide up to $20,000 to struggling businesses.
Maine fishermen tops in payouts from trade relief program
Lobstermen have received at least $36 million so far, but a Dec. 14 application deadline looms.
Despite pandemic, central Maine shops still full of heart on Small Businesses Saturday
Merchants at multiple small businesses said they’re trying to strike a balance in the pandemic between drawing enough shoppers to have a decent holiday sales season, but not so many shoppers all at the same time.
Though some lined up early, pandemic brings shorter Black Friday crowds in Augusta
Some hardy shoppers camped out overnight in front of shops at the Marketplace at Augusta, while others rolled up just before doors opened to take advantage of deals.