Biddeford expects to give grants to 20 businesses, while Portland and Cumberland County are also planning how to disburse money they’re receiving.
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15-year-old detained in connection with Auburn high speed chase
According to a patrol commander with the Auburn Police Department, the driver and passenger of the car that led police on a high speed chase early Saturday morning from Gray to Auburn were both juveniles.
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Economic gaps underscore perception of 2 Maines
Cumberland and York counties account for nearly 50 percent of the state’s GDP, a new report finds.
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Second round of winter storm likely to make morning commute ‘a mess’
With snow and gusty winds in the forecast for much of Tuesday, schools have canceled classes and state government offices will be closed until 11 a.m.
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Schools and businesses stay closed, and thousands have another dark night in storm’s wake
Central Maine Power warns customers in hard-hit areas that it could be days before power is restored.
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CMP says storm damage could leave some coastal customers without power for days
The nor’easter that pummeled the area with winds topping 60 mph leaves a trail of downed power lines and damaged cars and homes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Cumberland County residents want more broadband competition, survey shows
The grant-funded report offers a blueprint for public-private partnerships that could compete with existing broadband providers such as Spectrum.
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Habitat for Humanity offers discounted home repair service
The service is available to low-income homeowners in Cumberland County
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Down East Maine hardest hit by fast-moving storm that dumps wet, heavy snow
The storm drops 8 inches in southern areas and over a foot in Washington and Hancock counties, closing schools and making for slick roads that led to numerous crashes.
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Witness says John Williams was in withdrawal when he confessed to killing deputy
Williams, who is charged with murder in the slaying of Somerset County Cpl. Eugene Cole last April, is seeking to suppress statements he made to police after he was arrested.