Two of the establishments subsequently were awarded state bailout money for which they should have been ineligible.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine alcohol sales went flat after boom early in the pandemic
A boost in direct-to-consumer sales tapered off toward the end of the year, and for the first time in more than a decade, production of Maine craft beer dropped.
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Maine arts groups weigh whether digital content is worth the cost
Virtual performances and exhibits aren’t money-makers, but there’s value in reaching new audiences and engaging loyal ones.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
UMaine announces spring semester plans
Spring semester classes will begin a week later than usual, Jan. 25, at University of Maine System campuses.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
First-year Poland nurse quarantines from family as she cares for COVID-19 patients
Ashley Jardine, a 2020 CMCC graduate, feels overwhelmed by the pandemic and misses her family and friends, but is grateful she is healthy and her father is improving after his three-week fight against the virus last spring.
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Third state identifies coronavirus variant as U.S. surpasses 20 million cases
Florida’s identification of the more transmissible coronavirus variant, first detected in the U.K., is a reminder that the pandemic remains strong as a new year begins.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Maine flu cases plummet
Maine had more than 900 confirmed flu cases by this time last year. So far this season there are 47.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine one of fastest states at giving vaccine; 700 new cases reported, 4 deaths
A total of 30,877 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have now been administered, according to the Maine CDC.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Tens of thousands traveled for winter holiday in Maine
Despite bad winter weather and an unrelenting pandemic, thousands of drivers were on the Maine Turnpike last weekend.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
UMaine announces spring semester plans
Spring semester classes will begin a week later than usual, January 25, at University of Maine System campuses.