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As small business owners and supporters, we know small business is an important part of our Maine economy.
This page is a place to share experiences and ideas, highlight established and emerging small businesses, and engage with each other as a community.
Spotlight on Arctic Lynx Maternity - empowering women to stay active and comfortable during pregnancy!
Arctic Lynx | Maternity Activewear and Base Layers For Moms To Be Arctic Lynx creates the perfect maternity activewear baselayers so you can still enjoy all your favorite workout activities throughout your pregnancy.
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The new program, run through the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, will help struggling businesses
Governor Mills Announces Launch of Maine Jobs & Recovery Small Business Grant Program | Office of Governor Janet T. Mills New program, through the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, is intended to help businesses struggling with expenses Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development is now accepting applications for the Maine Jobs and Recov...
The Retail Association of Maine has named Lisa-Marie's Made in Maine the 2021 Retailer of the Year!
Bath-based business named 2021 Retailer of the Year by Maine trade group The promoter and purveyor of works by local artisans was chosen unanimously by board members of the Retail Association of Maine.
A robust end-of-summer tourism season and high demand for building supplies, food and other goods boosted most of Maine’s business sectors
Most Maine business sectors beat pre-pandemic sales in August despite signs of a slowdown A robust end-of-summer tourism season and high consumer demand for building supplies, food and other goods boosted all of Maine’s business sectors except for utilities in August to reach higher levels than before the pandemic, but that rise may not last.
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Did you lose power this weekend? 🔌
Weekend storm causes flooding, damage across Maine After heavy rainfall and flooding from this weekend's storm, some parts of Maine are dealing with damaged roadways.
Post your pumpkin! Who had the best jack-o'-lantern of 2021? 🎃🐺
Do you know the origins of Halloween?
Halloween 2021 Halloween is an annual holiday celebrated each year on October 31. The history behind it and its costumes originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain before the holiday found its way to colonial America.
Happy Halloween!
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How are you celebrating Halloween weekend?
On Tuesday Mainers will decide if our state will be first in the nation to include a constitutional “Right to Food.”
Maine hunters and organic farmers become allies in fight for constitutional right to food With the Nov. 2 election approaching, Sportsman's Alliance of Maine added its name to the list of Question 3 backers last week, saying a yes vote would protect hunting rights.
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The center will have space for more than 8k guests
Maine's largest conference and meeting center coming to Rock Row Developers shared details of their plans Thursday morning, but construction won't start until 2023
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Help is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233
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Mills announced that the state will allocate $14 million in new funding to recruit and educate health care workers as part of the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan
Mills sets $14M to help Maine recruit, educate health care workers The state will use $14 million to recruit and educate health care workers as part of an effort to recover from the pandemic and grow the state's workforce over the long term.
Why are so many Americans- and Mainers- quitting their jobs?
Why are so many Americans quitting their jobs? Americans are exiting their employers' doors and Zoom meetings in droves. In fact, 2.9% of the entire workforce quit their jobs in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Spotlight on Soul Food Paradise now open in The Maine Mall!
Soul Food Paradise is now open at The Maine Mall. Enjoy true comfort food delights rooted deep in southern tradition.
Are you ready, Mainers?!
First nor'easter of the season brings wind, rain to Maine this week October was a pretty quiet month, all things considered. That changes this week when our first nor'easter rolls through.
Does it seem like folks have a short fuse these days?
Feeling A Little Testy? - Capitol Communicator Capitol Communicator has a post from MDB Communications that more people seem to have a short fuse these days.
Spotlight on Peace House Studio in Bath, Maine! ☮️
Peace House Studio - Bath - Maine SBDC Peace House Studio, the name conjures up a quiet space… someplace restful, to reflect, and be creative. But Peace House Studio in Bath Maine is anything but a quiet place for reflection as sewing machines hum and vibrant children’s clothing is manufactured, and an active family lives a life alig...
The richest known hard rock lithium deposit in the world lies a few miles northeast of the ski slopes of Sunday River...
Staggering $1.5 billion lithium deposit discovered near Newry Measuring up to 36 feet in length, some of the lithium-bearing crystals are among the largest ever found.
Spotlight on Maine Lifestyle Co. in Brewer, Maine! ♥️
I’m open from 10am-1pm today!
Come have a mimosa and shop all my new fall/winter arrivals!
Plus, receive a FREE skin care product with every purchase!
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Nearly two years after his death, Nickerson’s work is continuing with help from his daughter and Sea Bags
Daughter continues work of father lost at sea on Maine fishing boat Nearly two years after the sinking of the Hayley Ann, Capt. Arnold “Joe” Nickerson's work is continuing with help from his daughter and a fashionable tote bag manufacturer headquartered on the Portland docks.
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Another gorgeous day in the state of Maine!
It’s a beautiful day in Portland, Maine!
This is the harsh reality for Maine small businesses
Easy ways to support small businesses online
Spotlight on The Great Lost Bear in Portland, Maine! 🍻🐻
There are still a few spots available in Unwritten Roads’ after-school filmmaking workshop on Mondays at Breakwater in Portland, Maine! Visit enrichment.breakwaterlearning.org to learn more and sign up! 🎥
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