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Maine-based Aroma Joe's expands rapidly, set to surpass 100 locations

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A check on small Bangor businesses 2 years after start of COVID-19

Jolain's Gourmet Catering shifted gears to survive, and Antique Alley closed for good.
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Maine bill would make to-go alcohol permanent

The current law, aimed at helping restaurants during COVID, is set to expire in September.
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Maine's independent bookstores resilient during COVID pandemic

According to the American Booksellers Association, more than 70 independent bookstores nationwide closed in 2020, and many others are still in danger of closing.
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Some small businesses are falling through the financial aid cracks

Federal and state relief programs have helped thousands of Mainers since last march and more money may be on the way, but some small businesses are still struggling.
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ShopME | Your guide for Maine holiday shopping online

Here's where you can shop online to support small Maine businesses in your community.
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Maine restaurant owners get creative to keep guests safe, warm

Restaurant owners say they need to stay open to financially stay afloat. To do that they need to find a way to keep guests safe and warm this winter.
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Keep ME Open: Here's your reminder to shop local this holiday season

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a huge hit on Maine's small businesses, which is why local owners are sounding the alarms on shopping local this holiday season.
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Small business owners ask Mainers to shop local this holiday season

Many small business owners are struggling during the Coronavirus pandemic, which is why the owner of CFC Wear is asking for Mainers to shop local this holiday season
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Thinking inside the box to help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic

Maine-based OpBox gives businesses the space to be mobile and flexible during the COVID-19 pandemic by using small spaces to make a big impact.
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Thinking inside the box to help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic

Thinking inside the box to help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic
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Keep ME Open: Toy collecting family opens shop in South Portland

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't stopped lifelong toy collector Jesse Fairbanks and his 10-year-old son Jacob from achieving their dreams and opening a storefront

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Only grocery store in Searsport reopens under new ownership

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Maine will see more much-needed rain

Maine's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Maine | NewsCenterMaine.com

Maine-based Aroma Joe's expands rapidly, set to surpass 100 locations

A check on small Bangor businesses 2 years after start of COVID-19

Maine bill would make to-go alcohol permanent

Maine's independent bookstores resilient during COVID pandemic

Some small businesses are falling through the financial aid cracks

ShopME | Your guide for Maine holiday shopping online

Maine restaurant owners get creative to keep guests safe, warm

Keep ME Open: Here's your reminder to shop local this holiday season

Small business owners ask Mainers to shop local this holiday season

Thinking inside the box to help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic

Thinking inside the box to help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic

Keep ME Open: Toy collecting family opens shop in South Portland

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