Another round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program is coming, but some struggling business owners say it won’t help them.
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Saco company helps in COVID-19 fight by testing the tests
Maine Molecular Quality Controls makes kits that ensure COVID-19 tests are accurate.
Maine Voices: Lockdown benefits chains at the expense of small Maine businesses
A restaurant has to close, but gas stations sell food, liquor and coffee, and discounted Easter candy is a big draw at big-box stores.
TD Bank among institutions criticized for poor response to emergency loan requests
TD Bank customers said they’ve spent hours waiting to talk to bank representatives about their Paycheck Protection Program loan applications and other issues.
Portland disaster-preparedness firm partners up for COVID-19 medical shelters
Readiness Associates has joined with a California events supplier to offer ‘quick-build’ shelters for health care facilities.
Idexx to be second company in Maine producing COVID-19 test kits
The Westbrook-based veterinary diagnostics company also will offer animal COVID-19 testing to veterinarians.
Maine’s clean-energy progress stopped cold by coronavirus
Risk of infection stalls near-term growth for rooftop solar, heat pumps and energy audits and could slow momentum on the state’s climate fight.
Vacationland threatened by coronavirus pandemic
Summer tourism is a leading economic driver in Maine, but it doesn’t mix well with social distancing.
Our View: Rural Maine is not immune from COVID
Sparse development will not protect people from a very contagious virus.
Maker of Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy to release modern update
Bottles of Allen’s Cold Brew, a new version of Maine’s most popular spirit, will make their way to stores next month.