The federal disaster loans can be used by eligible businesses and nonprofits to pay debts, payroll and other bills that went unpaid due to the weather’s impact.
Drew Johnson
Staff Writer
Drew is the night reporter for the Portland Press Herald. He previously covered South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth for the Sentry, Leader and Southern Forecaster. Though he is from Massachusetts, Drew grew up going to his family’s lake house in Denmark, Maine, learning to snow ski at Pleasant Mountain and water ski on Moose Pond. While he started as a “Vacationlander”, Drew adopted “the way life should be” motto and moved to Portland in 2021.
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Maine forecast has more snow and a potential mix of sleet, freezing rain
The National Weather Service is warning that the quickly changing conditions could make for messy commutes, especially Wednesday morning.
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Tremont couple’s deaths were a ‘mutual decision,’ family says
Maine State Police had been investigating the deaths of William and Jyoti Hawley, who were found Dec. 23 on Mount Desert Island, as a murder-suicide.
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MOFGA cuts 6 positions
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association announced the layoffs this month, citing a loss of federal funding and future budget projections.
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Winter storm brings ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ to Maine on Monday
The storm brought icy rain and sleet throughout Maine, resulting in lowered speed limits, closures and car crashes across the state.
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Maine Mariners games postponed amid labor dispute between league, players union
The Professional Hockey Players’ Association began a leaguewide strike Friday and is accusing the ECHL of unfair labor practices.
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Maine to benefit from new solar projects across New England
Nearly 30% of the power generated by five selected projects — including two within the state — would benefit Maine.
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High wind, rain and unseasonable warmth on tap for Maine
Many areas could see 40-60 mph gusts on Friday, along with warm temperatures and around an inch of rain.
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Sixth Maine school district added to lawsuit over transgender policies
The Maine Human Rights Commission is suing the schools over policies that align with President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding transgender students in sports.
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Judge rejects effort by Maine, DOJ to alter settlement on disabled children’s services
U.S. District Judge Stacey Neumann denied the DOJ’s decision to change the agreement by removing the requirement for independent oversight.