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Maine issues first licenses for retail cannabis sales
Staff Updated: September 9, 2020A total of six establishments have received the licenses from the state Office of Marijuana Policy. Retail sales to the public are permitted to begin Oct. 9.
Good Shepherd to 'deep clean' Hampden site after employee tests positive for COVID
Renee Cordes Updated: September 9, 2020The state's largest hunger relief organization, headquartered in Auburn, on Tuesday said it will temporarily close its operations in Hampden for a "deep clean" after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Dam upgrade brings Cobbosseecontee watershed closer to commercial fishing
Maureen Milliken September 8, 2020The Cobbosseecontee watershed is the second-biggest in the state that is closed to fish migration, and officials say once opened, more than 3 million alewives, as well as elvers, may migrate there, enough to support commercial fishing.
Maine entrepreneur harvests a new idea for startup
Maureen Milliken Updated: September 7, 2020At 22 years old, he's already been working for years to figure out a way of converting hemp stalks into an efficient-energy product. Now he's on the verge of succeeding at his quest.
Marine chief: Allocation of $20M CARES funds to fisheries is complicated
Staff September 4, 2020The Department of Marine Resources is analyzing data from Maine’s 7,500 fishermen to determine which businesses meet requirements to receive federal relief.
Eight 'essential' community facilities to receive $5.4M in USDA funding
Staff Updated: September 3, 2020From Westbrook to Waterville to Littleton, the loans and grants will help with infrastructure improvements and equipment purchases.
Insider Notebook: MEREDA 'spring' conference is now Oct. 15
Maureen Milliken September 2, 2020The roundup also includes: Avesta, Coastal Opportunities are vying for space on the Thomaston Green; downtown Gardiner momentum keeps on rolling, with several Water Street business openings.
Baxter Brewing to team up with cancer survivor on 'Passion Project'
Peter Van Allen September 2, 2020Baxter Brewing Co., Maine's fourth-largest brewer, will create one of its "Passion Project" series beers to support Man Up to Cancer, a nonprofit that encourages men to get regular cancer screenings.
CMP launches electric vehicle charger pilot, with incentives
Staff September 2, 2020Central Maine Power, the state's largest electric utility, will offer up to $4,000 in incentives toward the cost of the charging infrastructure. Applicants must install a minimum of four “plugs.”
UMA opens second-ever dorm at Hallowell's Stevens Commons
Maureen Milliken September 1, 2020A year after UMA opened its first student residence, Stevens Hall, the second one, Erskine Hall, is open at the mixed-use Stevens Commons campus, a move by the school to attract and retain students from away.
Today's Poll
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The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings.
A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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