
Maine Businesses Slowly Rebounding From Devastating Effects of Pandemic
By Wanda Curtis When the stay-at-home order was in effect at the beginning of the pandemic, many businesses closed. Maine Department of Labor’s Deputy Director for the Center for Workforce Research Glenn Mills reports that nearly 95,000 jobs were lost during March and April 2020, but about 68,000 jobs have been gained since then. However,…
Maine: A Place of Business

Spilling the Tea: Winterport Business Gets Creative to Keep Things Going
By Sarah Cottrell Winter in Maine brings to mind many things, among them just how frigidly cold it can get. Thankfully, my cupboard is fully-stocked with lovely teas from around the world, each one making me feel warmed and inspired. There is something magical about a cup of finely brewed tea. And luckily for me,…

Keeping It Local: Brewer Store Finds Success with Maine’s Local Food Supply Chain
By Crystal Sands As everyone who shops at a grocery store can attest, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a myriad of supply chain shortages that have impacted everything from eggs and cream cheese to beef and flour. Many times, grocery stores struggle with empty shelves, but Tiller & Rye, a local grocery store…

High Apple Pie In The Sky Hopes
By Emily Morrison It’s that time of year when most teens are making Christmas wish lists and checking them twice, but one Hampden Academy junior has been busy checking another list, counting up the number of meals she’s helped provide for those battling food insecurity. While taking a dual-enrollment psychology course at UMA and participating…

Beer and preservation: The ultimate partnership to save a trio of Maine Islands
By Erinne Magee Maine Beer Company may be known for brewing tasty sips, but the company was also founded upon the principle of giving back, and right now, the focus is on fundraising to preserve a trio of Maine islands in Casco Bay called Little Whaleboat. In partnership with Maine Coast Heritage Trust, the goal…

Healing and Helping Through Music
By Crystal Sands After more than a year without live music due to the pandemic, in 2021 the Bangor Symphony Orchestra brought live orchestra music back to our community. Being able to attend a live performance is good for the body and the soul, with research showing that live music helps reduce our stress levels,…