Law enforcement officials have said there are no known credible threats against the State House, but the Mills administration has been tightening security as a precautionary measure.
Federal funding comes to hospitality, tourism, and retail shops at the perfect time
The third phase of federal CARES Act funding will go to qualified retail, tourism, hospitality, and other businesses as they prepare for upcoming challenges Author: Sam Rogers (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 6:32 PM EST December 31, 2020 Updated: 7:12 PM EST December 31, 2020
BANGOR, Maine Even though we all know it, small business owners don t need to be reminded of how difficult a year this has been. When the coronavirus pandemic came to Maine, shutdowns soon followed and an uphill battle against COVID-19 has continued for shop owners ever since.
Restaurants were closed for in-person dining and were forced to cater to curbside pickup or take-out options in March. Some were able to open weeks later in May, others closed for good. Executive orders that reduced capacity limits added another dent to the industry while it desperately waiting for f