The Portland-based company cited challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic when explaining the quarterly net loss.
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Maine offshore wind project starts search for vendors, suppliers
The move by New England Aqua Ventus LLC is an indication that, after a dozen years, the demonstration project is moving forward.
During pandemic, Calais hospital workers call 2-day strike
A dispute over leadership and working conditions has led nurses, lab workers and other employees at Calais Regional Hospital to call a strike starting next Wednesday.
Report links Maine’s post-pandemic economic recovery to clean energy efforts
Efforts to boost renewable and efficient energy use in the state also could help the economy recover lost jobs, according to a report by the Mills administration.
State emergency grant recipients to begin receiving checks next week
About $105 million awarded to about 2,300 small businesses and nonprofits will start going out soon, economic development officials say.
Mixed reactions to passage of rent control in Portland
A similar measure was soundly rejected 3 years ago, but on Tuesday 58% of voters supported the change. Still, critics say it won’t help affordable housing.
Portland chamber says minimum wage increase could devastate businesses
Proponents say the increase to $15 by 2024 will help women and people of color, but many employers are concerned that a hazard pay provision requiring time-and-a-half pay during a declared emergency will put them out of business.
The Wrap: A reopening, a closing and a pivot
Speckled Ax plans a new coffee roastery, Cong Tu Bot reopens a wee bit, and MOFGA opens a holiday shop in Freeport.
Jetport restaurant worker alleges retaliation by management firm in federal lawsuit
Tonya Joy of Gorham says she was labeled a ‘bad apple’ and deprived of shifts after asking for a week’s notice of her work schedule because her elderly mother has multiple scleroris and requires care.
Maine PUC denies reconsideration of disputed clean-energy contracts
Two failed bidders have questioned whether some of the approved projects would ever be built or achieve the promised benefits.