Even as the number of Mainers seeking continued weekly jobless aid falls, thousands more people are filing new claims for benefits.
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Spectrum owes over $142,000 to southern Maine towns, audit alleges
The cable internet and TV provider underpaid fees to 9 Cumberland County towns in 2017 and 2018, according to an audit commissioned by the municipalities.
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Maine home prices up 17% as sales to out-of-state buyers increase
Tight inventory and historically low interest rates continued to push Maine home prices upward in August.
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Maine emergency grant program extended to more businesses
Companies with up to 250 workers are among those now eligible for $95 million in grants to sustain local economies through the downturn.
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Solar wins big in project selection to advance Maine’s clean energy goals
The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved contracts Tuesday for 17 renewable power projects as part of the state’s effort to reduce fossil fuel consumption and advance climate goals.
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Run & Eat: Warm up with Mi Sen Noodle Bar
As the weather grows cooler, consider trying some of Mi Sen’s excellent – and warming – noodle soups and entrees.
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Un-fair! We miss fair fare
With Maine agricultural fairs canceled because of the pandemic, fairgoers are hankering for their fair food favorites. But there are other ways to get your fried dough fixes.
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List of Maine businesses cited for ignoring COVID-19 rules
Reasons include employees not wearing face coverings, not practicing social distancing, failure to disinfect equipment and surfaces, and failure to maintain required signs.
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Maine steps up enforcement following Millinocket-area ‘superspreader’ event
The state has issued 14 citations to businesses for noncompliance with pandemic-related guidelines since Aug. 20, compared with 2 citations beforehand.
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Closing time drags on indefinitely for many Maine bars
Bars with kitchens are operating and have been able to survive by spilling into outside space adjacent to their businesses. The coming cold weather may limit that option.