Companies would like to start bringing more workers back to the office, but the process is fraught with legal, ethical and health concerns.
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Maine seafood industry set to receive new $17 million federal bailout
The state will receive about $17.1 million out of $255 million in federal funding included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
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PPP loan applications extended until May 31
Maine employers have 2 more months to apply for the program, which has brought more than $3 billion to the state over the past year.
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Appeals court hears arguments in CMP power line case
At issue is whether the court should reconsider a lower court’s decision that allowed the bulk of construction on the project to continue.
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Camden National named among top 50 U.S. community banks
Camden National Bank was the only Maine-based bank to be recognized by S&P Global Market as a top community bank in 2020.
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Maine power line foes sue federal energy department
The Appalachian Mountain Club, Natural Resources Council of Maine and Sierra Club Maine say the department erred in issuing a permit for the New England Clean Energy Connect project.
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Maine lawmakers seek to pre-empt proposed rules for medical cannabis
A bill co-sponsored by 2 Democrats would require the medical cannabis industry’s input on any new regulations.
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Bangor Savings Bank offering its workers $500 to get vaccinated
The first Maine business to publicly offer cash for getting vaccinated isn’t requiring its 1,100-plus employees to have shots, but it does hope to provide an incentive.
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United Airlines adding 6 nonstop routes to points west from Portland
The new routes will provide direct flights to and from Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; and Pittsburgh.
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Soaring global demand leads to shortage of bicycles in Maine
The coronavirus pandemic triggered a cycling boom, and sales the U.S. has not witnessed since the 1973 oil crisis.