The President’s Circle and CYNERGY Young Professional award winners will be selected and honored at the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual event, which is taking place virtually this year.
Maine business
Sale of former Boynton’s Market in Hallowell falls through
Aaron Austin said he pulled out of the deal after looking into status of the business, but current owner Michelangelo Ciccarelli said he ended it when the prospective buyer tried to lower the agreed upon price.
New Neapolitan pizza restaurant, markets to open in downtown Hallowell
Meanwhile, Ciccarelli’s Market, Deli & Gelato is currently under negotiations to change hands and prospective owner Aaron Austin has already received city licensing.
Central Maine restaurateurs work through uncertainty
Eleven months after the global coronavirus pandemic was declared, three restaurant owners talk about pushing past profound challenges to start or sustain their new businesses.
Gardiner gives initial approval to cannabis testing lab
The Massachusetts-based MCR Labs must also secure state approvals from the Office of Marijuana Policy and the Center for Disease Control as well as a business license from the Gardiner City Council.
Augusta’s Red Barn to open location on State Street
The popular restaurant has leased 256 State St., the Augusta location of Frosty’s Donuts, for a fried chicken takeout restaurant, which is scheduled to open March 1.
Our View: Launch hints at Maine’s future in space
There may be room in the commercial aerospace industry for small rockets that can launch tiny satellites into specific orbits.
Our View: Legislature can find a better way to help Maine’s small businesses
Not all PPP recipients are struggling small companies that need extra help from the state.
Closing time for Rebecca’s Place in Augusta as owner calls it quits
After more than 40 years in business, Nancy Berg decided Saturday that she was done, citing her inability to hire enough staff to keep Rebecca’s Place running.
Portland Food Co-op closes again after second positive COVID test
After the store reopened Thursday, a second employee tested positive for COVID-19.