U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Cianbro Corp. Chairman Peter Vigue and officials of Puritan Medical Products Co. announced that they are building a new factory to produce about 20 million more swabs and create 150 jobs.
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Federal aid increased for Maine hospitals, health care providers
Another $42 million in grants has been allocated, bringing the total to nearly $188 million.
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Federal loan program changes rules to benefit seasonal businesses
As of Monday, the federal Paycheck Protection Program is allowing seasonal businesses to calculate their loan amounts based on expenses from last summer.
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As coronavirus upends political campaigns, it also emerges as an issue
Voters are paying attention to the government’s response to the pandemic, which has already divided candidates and been the subject of political attacks.
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Sens. Collins, King join presidential task force to reopen economy
Maine’s U.S. senators are part of a large bipartisan group that includes two-thirds of the Senate and more than 30 House members.
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Gideon leads Collins in fundraising for Senate race after $7.1 million haul in first quarter
The Democrat, Maine’s House speaker, has raised $14.8 million overall and leads Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who has raised $13.2 million.
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Federal loan program a Catch-22 for some Maine small businesses
As $1.5 billion in economic relief flows into the state, some small employers say restrictions and deadlines will prevent the program from saving jobs as intended.
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Maine small businesses to receive $1.5 billion in paycheck protection funds
Approximately 8,400 small businesses have been approved for federal funds that are meant to keep workers employed during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Maine hospitals, clinics to receive nearly $146 million in federal aid
The funding is part of a $30 billion aid package for health care providers across the country as part of the federal CARES Act.
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Emergency loans to Maine small businesses exceed $1 billion
More than 5,300 businesses had been approved as of Friday morning for federally backed Paycheck Protection Program emergency loans.