The report says that echoing across the country is the continued uncertainty stemming from the pandemic and its negative effect on consumer and business activity.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Agencies worried about tepid response to Maine emergency grant program
Local economic development agencies suspect many small businesses and nonprofits are unaware of the $200 million program, or don’t know how to apply.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Waterville Police say department’s Operation HOPE has helped more than 200 people
On Wednesday, Sara Gideon, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives who is running against incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, met with Waterville Police to discuss the program that helps find treatment for people addicted to opioids.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Start of fall high school sports delayed for review of safety guidelines
A day after the state said some of the Maine Principals’ Association’s COVID-19 guidelines for fall sports were inadequate, the start of the season is pushed back by one week.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump takes jab at Biden during V-J Day visit to battleship
The president’s visit to North Carolina comes as county boards start sending absentee ballots to voters on Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Budget deficit to hit record, near levels not seen since end of World War II
The pandemic shutdown led lawmakers and President Trump to pump money into business subsidies, larger unemployment benefits, $1,200 direct payments and other stimulus steps that have helped the economy in the short term.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan mobile home sustains minor damage from fire
The home at 313 East River Road sustained smoke damage from a fire that started in a bedroom.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Cousins apologizes for comments about COVID-19
Minnesota QB Kirk Cousins says he’s not afraid of catching the virus, but recognizes that it’s important to adhere to safety protocols to protect other people.
Posted inSports
U.S. Open roundup: No. 1 seed Pliskova ousted in second round
Karolina Pliskova, elevated to the top seed because of pandemic-related withdrawals, is upset by Caroline Garcia.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College football embarking on uncertain season
With 53 of the 130 top-level teams not playing this season, games begin for schools with hopes of reaching the FBS playoffs and competing for a championship.