Only one major insurer, Community Health Options, is bucking the national trend and waiving cost-sharing for COVID-19 patients through the end of the year.
maine businesses
Prime Automotive reportedly looking to sell all dealerships in Maine
Automotive News reports that the company wants to sell all 31 of its dealerships by the end of the year, including the seven it owns in Maine.
David Flanagan, CMP executive chairman and Maine business icon, is battling cancer
Flanagan will take on the less demanding role of senior advisor when incoming President and CEO Joseph A. Purington takes over at the end of September.
CMP appoints New England energy exec as its next president, CEO
Joseph A. Purington, president of operations for Eversource Energy in New Hampshire, said he will use his past CMP experience to restore public trust.
State regulators seeking members for medical marijuana workgroup
The group’s formation comes on the heels of a law that halted controversial rule changes proposed by the Office of Marijuana Policy.
Lawsuit against Maine T-shirt company over whale logo is withdrawn
National clothing retailer Vineyard Vines has dropped its lawsuit against Arundel-based Mountain Tops over alleged trademark infringement.
Maine’s recycling market recovers after years-long downturn
The value of household paper, cardboard, metal and plastic surged in the last year as demand for materials intensified.
Popular South Portland cafe ends its long run
The 158 Pickett Street Cafe, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, has permanently closed.
Kittery breastfeeding app-maker secures new funding, state partnership
The social app offers access to professional lactation consultants, articles and information about breastfeeding, a crowdsourced map of locations to nurse or pump, and to other new parents.
Mills offers $10 million aid package for businesses near Canadian border
The grants of as much as $100,000 are intended to help businesses harmed by the loss of Canadian customers while their entry into America has been barred during the pandemic.