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New PPP act offers more forgiveness guidance for business owners

H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, passes Senate Wednesday evening and head's to President Trump for signature

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Inmate sues Mills over seized unemployment benefits

‘Governor Mills’s directive is entirely outside the scope of due process,’ the lawsuit claims.

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Keep ME Open: Tea & Tarts works to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic

The vegetarian café owners have found a way to offer curbside pick-up by preparing the orders themselves, since they can't bring back their employees yet.

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Retail stores are open but are customers venturing out?

As part of phase two of Maine's re-opening plan retail stores could re-open Monday as long as they're following CDC guidelines

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Retail stores are open but are customers venturing out?

As part of phase two of Maine's re-opening plan retail stores could re-open Monday as long as they're following CDC guidelines

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Keep ME Open: Tea and Tarts cafe looks to the future

Keep ME Open: Tea and Tarts cafe looks to the future

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Keep ME Open: Deep sea fishing business hopes to reel in Mainers to salvage summer season

The F/V Nor'easter in Kennebunkport that usually gets 90-percent of its business from out-of-state has seen continued cancellations due to COVID-19.

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Keep ME Open: Retail stores in Penobscot County reopen amid coronavirus pandemic

Keep ME Open: Retail stores in Penobscot County reopen amid coronavirus pandemic

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Keep ME Open: Deep sea fishing business hopes to reel in locals to salvage summer season

Keep ME Open: Deep sea fishing business hopes to reel in locals to salvage summer season

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Movie theater chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic

AMC says that 'substantial doubt exists about our ability to continue' its business. It does plan to reopen this summer, if states allow.

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'Farm to Pantry' program aims to help Maine farmers and feed the hungry

Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program will buy $40,000 worth of organic produce and protein directly from Maine farms.

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Real-time Maine coronavirus updates: Dr. Shah asked during briefing about how protests could affect spread of COVID-19

Find developments on the Maine coronavirus, COVID-19 outbreak as we work together to separate facts from fear. Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

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2020 Fryeburg Fair canceled due to coronavirus, COVID-19

While it was scheduled for October 4-11 in 2020, organizers are now targeting a return date of October 3-10 for 2021.

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Maine company gets creative to help restaurants safely reopen to dine-in customers amid COVID-19

Transformit says it's "social screens" could ease concerns about social distancing, and could help restaurants reopen sooner rather than later.

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'We’re at full capacity': Many restaurants in three counties reopen for outdoor dining

Citing continued spread of COVID-19, Mills last week announced restaurants in Cumberland, York, and Androscoggin counties can only offer outdoor dining as of June 1.

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Real-time Maine Coronavirus updates: Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah still concerned about congregant settings

At Cape Memory Care, 85 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported, including 61 residents and 24 staff members. Four people have died.

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