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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 7 O C T O B E R 4 , 2 0 2 1 Maine child care providers to receive $73M in federal funding — Welcome relief for an industry in need Maine lobster industry groups sue feds over plan to protect right whales — A move that could buy some time for the lobster industry, at the very least Bates College receives $50M grant to expand student financial aid — Much-needed help for debt-laden students Rising from ashes of June fire, Portland renovation business opens Freeport outlet — A nice rebound story Mainers' personal income shrank by 27% during Q2 — A big drop off after last year's stimulus checks Maine minimum hourly wage to increase to $12.75 in 2022 — That would still work out to $25,500 in gross income for a full-time employee Maine again ranks among the worst states for teachers, study says — A reflection, not on the quality of teachers, but on the salary and benefits provided to teachers C R E D I T S & D E B I T S P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F C E I Rayitos de Sol, a child care business in Milbridge, opened in 2021 with support from Brunswick- based Coastal Enterprises Inc. Ready for a relationship that's all about making your business stronger? This is where your funky, stylish, cutting-edge, throwback, made-right- here, imported-from-everywhere, always-the-right-tool-for-the-job, tasty, tangy, welcoming book-gift- haberdashery-brewpub-tailor shop dream gets all the help it needs to thrive and grow. It starts at Bangor.com. Main Street Banking is where pizza and payroll meet. MAIN STREET BANKING BUSINESS & PERSONAL LENDING | MERCHANT SERVICES | BANGOR PAYROLL | CASH MANAGEMENT | BUOY LOCAL

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