Auburn awards grants to 3 corner markets, 2 more under consideration

Pilot project looks to rejuvenate neighborhood stores that were outlawed more than 60 years ago.

Androscoggin County gets high marks for handling federal pandemic funds

A representative assisting the county for a national accounting firm said Androscoggin County was "the best" that he has seen.

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to get two new hybrid cruisers

Commissioners also elected Commission Chairman Terry Brann of Wilton to serve as chairman for the fifth time. It was settled by a coin toss, followed by vote.

Maine has sent nearly $74 million in American Rescue Plan grants to child care providers

The child care stabilization grants have been a great boost for workers but providers also wonder what will happen when the money runs out.

Auburn may narrow scope of proposed tax relief checks

A proposal to spend $1.5 million on $300 relief checks for property owners could be scaled back after several members of the public questioned how impactful the program would be.

Augusta councilors approve $2.8 million to help fund replacement of civic center roof, ambulance, east side boat launch

Bond proposal also needs approval from voters for $2,055,000 in capital improvement funds.

Affordable housing, shelter space coming to Farmington through federal funds

Western Maine Community Action was awarded nearly $7 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to convert two properties to affordable housing and emergency shelter for housing-insecure people.

Durham to vote on rescue plan spending

Millions in federal cash eyed for many regional projects

About $25 million worth of help is possible for projects in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties if Congress backs the spending plan.

Wilton approves hazard pay stipends for police

The stipends will offer each police officer $160-200 a week, totaling $54,560.