Black Friday is here – and it’s completely different

Holiday sales began weeks ago, and many shoppers say they're shunning stores this year in favor of buying online.

Most Mainers stay home on Black Friday amid worsening pandemic

Retailers expect sales for the full holiday season to be up over last year, but they've shifted away from typical 'doorbuster' sales on the day after Thanksgiving.

Photo Gallery: Shoppers start later but still find Black Friday deals

Because of the pandemic, retailers took a different approach to the annual kick off the holiday shopping season.

Dollar General comes to South Paris

Community supports Norway through a year of economic, pandemic tumult

Pandemic transforms holiday shopping season that once embraced crowds, chaos

Retailers are stretching out the season to discourage congestion and minimize their risk of spreading the coronavirus.

Maine Walmart stores not offering layaway for holiday season

Lack of use cited as the reason for discontinuing service.

How the pandemic has created a new-car shortage in Maine

Inventories are down as a result of factory shutdowns in the spring caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Viral marketing’ takes on new definition as pandemic alters ad campaigns

The pandemic forced businesses throughout Maine to consider the way they had been marketing themselves, and whether they needed to adapt to a changed world.

Bed, Bath & Beyond closing Auburn store

The store is one of 63 closing in the chain by the end of the year.