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COVID-19 pandemic

Published
July 27, 2020

Maine cities and towns hopeful for federal relief

Municipalities have cut budgets, furloughed workers and prepared for sharp drops in tax revenue as the pandemic continues. Now, they say, they need federal help.
Published
July 27, 2020

Maine businesses say survival may hinge on more help

Business owners say the federal Paycheck Protection Program loans helped them weather what they hope was the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they remain unsettled and worried about the future.
Published
July 26, 2020

Bill Nemitz: Think it’s the pandemic keeping Maine lawmakers off the job? Try pure hypocrisy

If you happen to see any Republican state legislators, tell them it's time to get back to work.
Published
July 23, 2020

Portland businesses feeling the pain from fitness classes held in closed street

The city agreed to close part of Cove Street to give Beacon Community Fitness space for classes, but nearby businesses are crying foul, saying they weren't consulted or notified.
Published
July 22, 2020

Native Maine receives $1.35M to supply food pantries

The money is part of the the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, part of the federal COVID-19 relief packages.

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Published
July 21, 2020

Falmouth OKs expanding outdoor dining, retail space

Town awarded COVID-19-related grant
Published
July 21, 2020

Here’s Something: ‘Follow the science’ and reopen schools
Published
July 19, 2020

Bill Nemitz: They came, they saw, they trashed the place

Thanks to the 'all about me' crowd, Buxton's favorite park is now a no-trespassing zone.
Published
July 16, 2020

Republicans’ demands keep lawmakers sidelined, with hundreds of bills in limbo

The Democratic majority leaders want the Legislature to return for a special session, but Republicans insist that it be limited to curbing Gov. Janet Mills' executive powers and responding to virus-related problems.
Published
July 14, 2020

South Portland dips into city revenue to help small businesses hurt by pandemic

Companies with 1 to 100 workers can apply for hardship grants of up to $2,000 funded through a property tax investment program.