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The week ahead: January 18, 2021

Here are some stories to watch for the week of January 18, 2021

MAINE, USA — Here are some stories to keep an eye on this week.

Tuesday, January 19

The Paycheck Protection Program fully reopens Tuesday. The U.S. Small Business Administration opened the PPP last week to only certain businesses, but starting Tuesday all qualifying small business owners are able to apply. Applications can be submitted through March 31.

RELATED: Some Maine businesses can start applying for another round of PPP loans this week

President-Elect Joe Biden's Inaugural Committee will host a nationwide memorial on Tuesday honoring those who have died with the coronavirus. Cities and towns around the country will light up buildings and ring church bells. There will also be a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington D.C.

Wednesday, January 20

President-Elect Biden and Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris will be inaugurated on Wednesday. Biden says he plans to sign several executive actions on his first day of office. Some of those include rejoining the Paris Climate Accord, ending the ban on immigration from certain majority-Muslim countries and implementing a mask mandate on federal property and for travel between states.   

Thursday, January 21

Thursday is the last day for anyone living in Bangor to fill out a survey to help the school department with its search for a new superintendent. Former Bangor Superintendent Betsy Webb retired in October 2020 after 15 years in the position. The survey questions focus on what priorities people care about in a superintendent, like use of social media, communication, budget expertise, and previous experience. You can find it on the Bangor School Department's website. The survey closes at midnight.

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