About 2,300 organizations received funds as part of a state program to stabilize struggling businesses and nonprofits, but over 1,300 applications were denied.
Gov. Janet Mills
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Phase Four no excuse to let up on COVID diligence
As restaurant capacity expands and bars reopen, Mainers still have to put public health first.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lack of support stalls Maine lawmaker’s push for consumer-owned power
A bill to replace privately owned electric utilities with a power authority run by an elected board was neutered at the last minute by its sponsor, Democratic Rep. Seth Berry. But Berry and other advocates aren’t giving up.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Frustrated athletes in York County remain on the sidelines
High school teams have not been able to play games or hold practices this fall because of the county’s virus outbreaks – and many players worry they won’t have a season at all.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine gets $2 million to help advance offshore wind power
Maine’s U.S. senators said the funding will help open the door to a new source of clean energy and create good-paying jobs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
More Maine businesses cited for pandemic-related violations
The state says the 24 ‘imminent health hazard’ citations it has issued to date are based on a lack of compliance and do not fluctuate with the prevalence of COVID-19.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Election clerks will process absentee ballots early, but won’t count votes until polls close
With a record number of voters requesting absentee ballots, some want to know when those votes actually get counted.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Severe recession, without aid, could shrink Maine government revenue for years
Severe economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic could linger for years, based on a recent ‘stress test’ conducted by state analysts.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Welcome back, Massachusetts
It’s been a long summer, but we’re happy you can visit again without having to quarantine.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
If you requested an absentee ballot, expect to get it soon
Maine voters are requesting absentee ballots in record numbers, and in the next few days local election officials will begin to mail those ballots out.