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Updated: December 30, 2020

There was good news for Maine in 2020. Really.

man in clear plastic face shield holding up face masks PHOTO / Tim Greenway When the pandemic struck, Maine manufacturers, breweries and other businesses quickly adapted, turning out personal protective equipment, hand sanitizer and other critical products, often at cost. David Allen, owner of a Lewiston-based textile manufacturer, displayed some of his company's new goods for a story in May.
By Staff

While a lot of people are ready to consign 2020 to the trash heap of history, not all the news this year was bad.

Mainebiz reported many stories of success, optimism and human goodness. Some of our coverage focused on Mainers' resilience in the face of a historic crisis. Some stories revealed surprising bright spots in an otherwise dark year. Some stories just made us smile.

Following are 10 of the Mainebiz articles from 2020 that provide inspiration as we enter 2021.

Good news in 2020

Launch of $100M Portland institute may transform region into tech 'innovation hub' (Jan. 27)

Drawn from two decades, Business Leaders of the Year(s) share words of wisdom (March 23)

Small businesses fight the pandemic: Manufacturers, breweries and more change up production (May 18)

Amid pandemic, Maine farmers markets are busier than ever (May 20)

Maine businesses kick off kindness campaign, asking customers for patience, courtesy (June 25)

Nautical distancing: Pandemic revs up boat-rental business (Sept. 22)

New site off Maine coast could make it easier, safer to dredge the state's harbors (Sept. 29)

Details emerge on use of $500M in grants from Harold Alfond Foundation (Oct. 7)

Restaurants across Maine get grants from chef-led cooking show fundraiser (Nov. 25)

Long-awaited Saddleback reopening continues Rangeley region legacy (Dec. 15)

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