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A Maine farm no one has heard of received $1.2M PPP loan

A Paycheck Protection Program loan for nearly $1.2 million issued to an organic farm operator allegedly located in western Maine has raised suspicion after a massive disclosure of federal records about the small business relief program.

Police in Bangor continue search for man who went missing in 2019

Bangor police are hoping for fresh leads as they continue their search for a man who went missing over a year ago.

State to provide one-time $600 payment to Mainers out of work due to pandemic

Governor Janet Mill’s administration on Wednesday announced the state will provide a one-time $600 payment to Mainers who are unemployed because of the pandemic.

Northern Maine bridge to be replaced at cost of $11M

MATTAWAMKEAG, Maine (AP) A northern Maine bridge that carries Route 2 over the Mattawamkeag River will be replaced at a cost of about $11 million.

Maine encourages cooks to use local seafood during pandemic

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Seafood is a big part of Maine’s culture and history, and the state wants home cooks to use more of it during the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 outbreak at York Hospital prompts testing among staff and patients

Maine’s CDC is working with York Hospital, where a coronavirus outbreak has been reported.

Maine’s presidential electors to convene next week

Maine’s presidential electors are set to cast their ballots next week.

Clothing brand raising money for families of Maine fishermen whose boat sank

A fundraiser is underway for the families of four fishermen who lost their lives when their boat went down off…

Massachusetts man sentenced in connection with Maine man’s overdose death

A Massachusetts man will spend 19 years in prison for selling fentanyl to a Maine man who died who of an overdose.

Grid operator projects sufficient energy for winter demand

The operator of New England’s power grid expects to have sufficient supplies to meet New England’s electric needs this winter.

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