Some have cut hours and laid off staff. Others have raised prices. Many say the situation isn’t sustainable.
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Maine’s housing market broke records in 2020, with sales and prices through the roof
Despite the pandemic, the year’s home sales outpaced all previous years, and the median price of homes sold rose to a new high of $256,000.
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Lawsuit against owner of Prime Automotive moves forward
A Massachusetts judge is allowing most of a lawsuit filed by former CEO David Rosenberg against the new owners to proceed.
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The Wrap: Pizza, beer, brownies, and the Common Ground Country Fair
Bam Bam Bakery finds a new home, Brickyard Hollow Brewing delivers pizza, and Portland will get another brewery.
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Back-to-office plans vary widely among Portland-area employers
A survey of more than 160 companies in Greater Portland showed that a majority of firms don’t know when their workers will return to the office.
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State says South Portland cannabis seller’s mermaid logo is against the rules
The Maine Office of Marijuana Policy says SeaWeed’s use of a mermaid image runs afoul of rules designed to inhibit underage use.
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Run & Eat: Jing Yan adds quality, variety to Chinese takeout options
This new Munjoy Hill restaurant is inspired by the owners’ time living in China.
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As pandemic stretches on, Mainers rediscover pleasures of good breakfast
As the pandemic stretches on, Mainers are rediscovering the pleasures of a good breakfast.
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Maine blazes workplace trail with earned paid leave requirement
A new law that took effect this year covers an estimated 85 percent of the workforce and allows workers to earn up to five days of paid time off each year.
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Whole Foods workers say Portland store’s operation raises infection risk
The presence of employees shopping for home delivery customers makes it impossible to follow physical distancing guidelines, one employee says.