‘Mo’ Fayne allegedly spent $1.5 million from the SBA program to enrich himself.
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Posted inSports
NASCAR’s return: It’s going to be odd
Drivers will return to the track and get in their cars for the first time since March 8, with no practice and no qualifying.
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Maine CDC reports 45 new coronavirus cases, 1 more death as testing ramps up
The rise in numbers of confirmed cases is connected to the recent expansion of Maine’s testing program.
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Californian at church on Mother’s Day has virus
OROVILLE, Calif. — A person who attended a religious service on Mother’s Day has tested positive for the coronavirus, possibly exposing it to more than 180 members of a congregation. The church in Butte County, north of Sacramento, chose to open its doors despite rules banning gatherings of any size, county public health officials said […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Fellow Mainers, enjoy vacation in June in your own backyard
Help local businesses weather the pandemic and check items off your ‘bucket list’ at the same time.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Pandemic relief will drive up the deficit. That’s a good thing
History shows that deficit spending is one of the most powerful tools federal officials have to protect Americans and hasten economic recovery.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Racial disparity in Maine’s COVID-19 cases deepens
But in one of the whitest states in the country, there is also growing concern about stigmatizing immigrant and minority communities.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, News
Showtime: ‘Social distance is built into a drive-in’
Narrow Gauge in Farmington welcoming movie-goers to outdoor big screen.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Calais declares city ‘open for business’ despite state-mandated restrictions
The City Council vote appeared largely aimed at sending a message because many businesses – including retail stores and restaurants – will be allowed to reopen Monday.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats push new $3 trillion virus relief bill through House
The bill is sure to go nowhere in the Republican-led Senate, let alone reach President Trump’s desk, where a threatened veto awaits.