Dawson Julia, a medical cannabis provider in Unity, is ‘fighting for his life’ after a moped accident in the Bahamas.
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March showed no signs of slowdown for Maine housing market
Sales prices and the number of homes sold soared across the state in the first three months of the year, which one housing market leader called ‘astounding.’
New TV series to focus on Maine’s immigrant entrepreneurs
Sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank, the series will feature business owners from Ghana, Iraq, Rwanda, Kenya, India, Bolivia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mainers celebrate ‘stoner Christmas’ for first time under legal cannabis sales
Recreational cannabis retail stores across the state celebrated ‘4/20’ with specials, giveaways, raffles, food trucks, live music and more.
State approves $135 million deal to remake ski resort in Piscataquis County
The project in Big Moose Township is expected to create roughly 380 full- and part-time jobs.
Engineering firm opens Maine office to work on solar connections
K&A Engineering Consulting says it hopes to employ 100 workers by year’s end at the company’s new South Portland office.
Collins, King draft bill to help seasonal employers get more federal relief
The bill would modify a provision in the federal Paycheck Protection Program that the senators say disadvantaged some seasonal small businesses.
Guitar sales soar as COVID-19 keeps Mainers playing at home
Shoppers are picking up guitars, keyboards and other instruments to learn to play as the pandemic stretches on.
Hiring picks up in Maine, but jobless rate stays flat at 4.8%
Maine employers added more than 4,000 jobs in March, but the statewide unemployment rate was unchanged from February.
Sea Bags announces new locations in Portland, Freeport
The Maine-based retailer sells tote bags and other accessories made from recycled sail materials.