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.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
As national COVID wave gathers, Maine lies in its path
Case counts in Maine are gradually rising, reflecting a worrisome national trend marked by exponential growth in some states.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Biden campaign finds third virus link; Kamala Harris suspends travel
Harris was scheduled to travel Thursday to North Carolina for events encouraging voters to cast early ballots.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Bates student tested positive for COVID-19 this week
It marks the fourth case at the heavily tested Lewiston campus since it reopened in late August.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Maine Grains takes innovative leap to expand in downtown Skowhegan
The goal is to provide housing, a space for the farmers market in the winter and to invite entrepreneurs to try out their businesses in a new building adjacent to the gristmill.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Study finds low risk of virus infection through air on a packed plane
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England
With losses around $30,000 a month, Portland Fish Exchange seeks a bailout
The city-run fish auction has been losing money for years, and pandemic disruptions have made the situation worse, says the chairman of the exchange’s board.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Coronavirus outbreak at L.L. Bean order fulfillment center in Freeport
According to a company spokesperson, six people have tested positive for the virus.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Bates students told to pack as if they might not come back in January
In case COVID-19 makes it impossible to reopen the campus in January, students are asked to take care of their belongings before leaving for the extended Thanksgiving break.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares
Liz Soares: Email flourishes for library notices during pandemic
As a school librarian, Liz Soares has noticed more students sending and receiving electronic notifications about returning books.