Processing Your Payment
Please do not leave this page until complete. This can take a few moments.
- News
-
Editions
View Digital Editions
Biweekly Issues
- November 18, 2024
- November 4, 2024
- October 21, 2024
- October 7, 2024
- September 16, 2024
- September 2, 2024
- + More
Special Editions
- Lists
- Viewpoints
-
Our Events
Event Info
Award Honorees
- Calendar
- Biz Marketplace
Poll results
Sponsored by: OTELCO, a fiber internet provider
As Black Friday shopping got underway last week, news broke about what may be an unwelcome holiday visitor— the omicron variant of COVID-19. While much is unknown about this version of the virus, the 30-plus mutations in omicron could make it highly contagious.
On Monday morning, no cases had yet been reported in the U.S. But the variant had already prompted international travel bans and a state of emergency in New York.
Sponsored by: OTELCO, a fiber internet provider
As Black Friday shopping got underway last week, news broke about what may be an unwelcome holiday visitor— the omicron variant of COVID-19. While much is unknown about this version of the virus, the 30-plus mutations in omicron could make it highly contagious.
On Monday morning, no cases had yet been reported in the U.S. But the variant had already prompted international travel bans and a state of emergency in New York.
- 298 Votes
- 5 Comments
5 Comments
-
James Moran
December 1, 2021The variant may not be in Maine or even the US yet. Also symptoms are much, much milder. In fact it The Delta variant will remain our greatest health risk in Maine and beyond. Amazon and the precipitously rising home delivery industry will continue to be greatest threat to Maine retailers.
-
November 29, 2021
Many have already done most of their holiday shopping, which was largely done online anyway.
-
November 29, 2021
This could be bad, very bad, but it's effects will not be here in Maine until after our holiday season.
-
November 29, 2021
From what I have read this variant isn't any more serious than other variants. The media needs to stop the fear mongering.
The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
Learn More
Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
Learn More
Senior Smart
Few people are adequately prepared for all the tasks involved in planning and providing care for aging family members. SeniorSmart provides an essential road map for navigating the process. This resource guide explores the myriad of care options and offers essential information on topics ranging from self-care to legal and financial preparedness.
Learn more-
The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
-
Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
-
Senior Smart
Few people are adequately prepared for all the tasks involved in planning and providing care for aging family members. SeniorSmart provides an essential road map for navigating the process. This resource guide explores the myriad of care options and offers essential information on topics ranging from self-care to legal and financial preparedness.
ABOUT
NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS MEDIA SITES
No articles left
Get access now
In order to use this feature, we need some information from you. You can also login or register for a free account.
By clicking submit you are agreeing to our cookie usage and Privacy Policy
Already have an account? Login
Already have an account? Login
Want to create an account? Register
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Our privacy policy
To ensure the best experience on our website, articles cannot be read without allowing cookies. Please allow cookies to continue reading. Our privacy policy
Why talk about the omicron variant when the Delta variant has our daily cases, death rate, and hospitalizations at or above the peak numbers from the beginning of the year? Online retailing, and supply chain issues (seriously, go in the stores and look around at the sparse inventory) are what will control the Christmas purse strings this year. Go spend time with your family and friends. Enjoy the holiday season!