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Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 at 7:12 PM EST
|By Tom Krosnowski and Kodichi Lawrence
Bixby Chocolate’s Creme Brulee candy bar won a 2022 Good Food Award.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2021 at 4:18 PM EST
|By Angela Luna
Over 300 skiers hit the trails at Hermon Mountain Ski Area for the first time this season.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 at 5:10 PM EST
|By Owen Kingsley
Local employers struggling with the challenge of finding workers got together Wednesday morning to search for solutions.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 6:19 PM EDT
|By Allegra Zamore
The furlough will now last four additional weeks.
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Updated: Jul. 4, 2021 at 1:30 PM EDT
|By Gray Media
Making the switch to solar helps you save money while going green! Pine Tree Solar is dedicated to helping Maine fight the rise of unpredictable energy costs and reduce its carbon footprint by making renewable energy better and more attainable for everyone.
Updated: May. 6, 2021 at 4:36 PM EDT
|By Brian Sullivan
It’s been a trying stretch for small business owners which make up the vast majority of the state’s employers. On this Small Business Week, TV5 spoke with people in the local business community about where they’ve been and what lies ahead.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2021 at 12:03 PM EDT
|By Morgan Sturdivant
The department says some of the violations happened when Backyard Farms made room for incoming foreign workers by dismissing U.S. workers they employed through temp agencies.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2021 at 6:02 PM EDT
|By Allegra Zamore
It will be used to support the ongoing projects in Caribou, Skowhegan, and Fairfield.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2021 at 5:07 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
90 restaurants around the state are being highlighted for their outdoor dining experiences as part of the campaign.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2021 at 6:26 PM EST
|By Allegra Zamore
The Maine Tourism Association welcomes the news.
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Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 5:33 PM EST
|By Spencer Roberts
Local shops have had a good season selling snowshoes, cross country skis and other winter gear.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 5:44 PM EST
|By Spencer Roberts
At this time, they are not releasing the identity of the potential buyer but expect to close the deal in the first quarter of 2021.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2020 at 5:20 PM EST
|By Spencer Roberts
Known as Norumbega Hall, the building at 40 Harlow Street has been purchased by Canuck Investments
Updated: Dec. 29, 2020 at 4:31 PM EST
|By Allegra Zamore
The combined credit union assets will now exceed $380 million.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2020 at 5:26 PM EST
|By Spencer Roberts
The Orono, Rockland, Ellsworth, and Hogan Road in Bangor locations all operated under the same franchise lease.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2020 at 4:12 PM EST
|By Spencer Roberts
Cerahelix moved into the Bangor Innovation Center which has space for research, administration, and a specialized clean room for manufacturing.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2020 at 4:43 PM EST
|By Spencer Roberts
They’ve developed a material using nanocellulose which they plan to mold into drink lids.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2020 at 5:07 PM EST
|By Allegra Zamore
The Eliot-based company offers flowers, concentrates, edibles, and other products.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2020 at 5:49 PM EST
|By Allegra Zamore
Voters approved a gradual increase to $15 an hour.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2020 at 7:10 PM EDT
|By Morgan Sturdivant
Tammy Michaels has been on a mission to bring awareness to ALS and accessibility.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2020 at 6:58 PM EDT
|By Owen Kingsley
Boat sales are through the roof
Updated: Jul. 16, 2020 at 6:36 AM EDT
|By WABI News Desk
The report from the committee suggests half a billion dollars divided into categories supporting public health, child care, schools, housing, and immigrant workers.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2020 at 1:16 PM EDT
|By Ryan Mains
The tattoo shop reopened in a new location with new safety guidelines for customers and artists.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2020 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
COVID-19 concerns have kept the boats in port so far this year
Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 at 5:23 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
Businesses must show a 50% decline in sales
Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 4:38 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
As the state works to reopen, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to create challenges for small businesses.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2020 at 8:54 PM EDT
|By News Desk
The Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act was cosponsored by Senator Angus King.
Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 5:43 PM EDT
|By Morgan Sturdivant
Owner Lisa Wardwell says the closing comes with immense sadness after owning it for six years.
Updated: May. 7, 2020 at 5:19 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
We spoke with the owners of SweetFrog and The Not So Empty Nest about how they are changing things.
Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 4:20 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
The hospitality industry is planning for when the state allows their members to resume more of their operations.
Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 3:41 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
They're hoping a checklist for out-of-staters will be approved
Updated: Apr. 21, 2020 at 8:12 AM EDT
|By News Desk
Maine State Chamber of Commerce hosting online presentation Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2020 at 11:59 PM EDT
|By WMTW
The spokesperson said the closings were not related to the coronavirus outbreak.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2020 at 2:28 AM EDT
|By Paul Dwyer
They recently created a Facebook group, Kennebec Valley Restaurant and Business Support During COVID-19, where businesses can post updates for the community like new hours, menu options, and services.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2020 at 9:23 AM EDT
|By News Desk
More than 5,300 small businesses in Maine have been approved for more than $1 billion in forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2020 at 4:04 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
The SBA is providing businesses with information on how to apply.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2020 at 9:35 AM EDT
|By News Desk
Maine State Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free webinar to inform Maine business owners about new resources available to them.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2020 at 3:16 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
Depending on square footage, businesses are allowed between 5 and 100 customers inside at a time.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2020 at 6:12 PM EDT
|By News Desk
That's because so many businesses were affected by a previous executive order that closed all businesses deemed non-essential.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2020 at 6:17 PM EDT
|By News Desk
Deb Neuman stopped by TV5 with emergency preparedness TIPS for your business.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2020 at 6:20 PM EST
|By Ryan Munn
The Vinyl Canteen is now open on Central Street.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2020 at 6:13 PM EST
|By Paul Dwyer
One of those folks is Mike Parlin, owner of Shiretown Tire. His business is located right next door to LEAP.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2020 at 6:05 PM EST
|By Paul Dwyer
Demolition starts next week on the Ohio St. Bridge that goes over I-95.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2020 at 6:52 PM EST
|By Morgan Sturdivant
The main focus was getting the word out about the free resources, including small business development centers in the state.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2020 at 12:48 PM EST
|By WMTW
Boston Brands of Maine is switching to 24/7 production of Fireball at its Lewiston facility.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2020 at 1:07 PM EST
|By WMTW
L.L. Bean said in a statement it is in the process of reorganizing.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2020 at 8:14 AM EST
|By Associated Press
The firm has said it plans to invest $38 million into Maine's third-largest ski mountain. Upgrades will include replacing an old chairlift, expanding daycare and retail space and installing new snowmaking equipment.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2020 at 3:12 PM EST
|By News Desk
Deb Neuman stopped by TV5 to tell us how libraries are good for business.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2020 at 7:19 AM EST
The Verso paper mill company announced it has the necessary regulatory approvals to move forward with plans to sell its Maine mill as part of a $400 million deal.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2020 at 8:32 PM EST
|By WMTW
The $10 million tax break would be spread over a 30-year period.