The industry is worried about a collapse of Maine’s multibillion-dollar tourism economy, but the state says a quarantine is the only tool it has to stop the coronavirus’ spread from Northeast hot spots.
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Wex sued in UK court for canceling $1.7 billion acquisition
The Portland-based company had agreed to purchase two travel payment firms for $1.7 billion, but backed out because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Portland may close some streets downtown to allow outdoor dining and retail
The proposal, which needs approval from the City Council, would ban vehicles from 6 streets, most of them in the Old Port, to help businesses bring back customers safely.
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Maine bus companies stalled by pandemic head to Washington for ‘rolling rally’
Hundreds of charter bus operators from across the country will drive around the National Mall on Wednesday to advocate for federal aid to the struggling industry.
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Maine Voices: Don’t buy the ‘coronavirus lawsuit’ hoax
Most Maine businesses are acting responsibly and they are obeying the law – which is the best immunity one can get from a lawsuit.
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Toyota steps up threat to end its agreement with Prime dealership in Saco
The company said it will terminate Prime Toyota’s authority to operate as a Toyota dealer unless certain conditions are met.
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Mentors helping Maine small businesses pivot to survive
Many small businesses are faced with a seemingly impossible situation, and are transforming themselves in response.
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More road work planned for Interstate 295 in Portland
The Maine Department of Transportation will take advantage of reduced traffic to repair highway bridges faster and cheaper.
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Maine’s highest court gives go-ahead to CMP corridor referendum
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upholds a lower court ruling to allow the referendum question on the November ballot.
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As many as 2,000 workers needed in Maine to support production of diagnostic tests
CoWorx, a staffing firm with an office in Saco, is looking to hire up to 2,000 people to assemble diagnostic testing kits, including at Abbott Laboratories.