Androscoggin commissioners award Leeds $300,000 for internet service

American Rescue Plan Act

Published
January 5, 2022

Androscoggin commissioners award Leeds $300,000 for internet service

Money will come from the American Rescue Plan Act allotment to the county.
Published
November 19, 2021

Wilton Select Board brainstorms on spending ARPA funds

The board suggested spending some of the $418,000 it will receive from ARPA on funding for broadband, pay raises/bonuses for front-line workers like police, firefighters and grocery-store workers, or funding for stay-at-home parents unable to work because they can't afford childcare services.
Published
November 18, 2021

Franklin County commissioners hire Strong woman to oversee federal funds

Susan Pratt will work part-time and receive $500 a day for being program administrator for the county's American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Published
November 16, 2021

Wilton Select Board brainstorms American Rescue Plan Act spending ideas

Wilton has received $209,000 of the total $418,000 it expects to get under the American Rescue Plan Act.
Published
November 12, 2021

Auburn council to mull hazard bonuses for police and fire personnel

The $1,500 per person would come from federal coronavirus relief funds.
Published
November 10, 2021

Gov. Mills announces $10 million in funding for Maine seafood dealers and processors

The new seafood infrastructure program will provide grants to upgrade buildings, utilities and equipment, and invest in new technology.
Published
November 5, 2021

Wilton discusses $220K of American Rescue Plan funds, plans for spending

The Town of Wilton has received the first of its two American Rescue Plan Act funds in the amount of $220,000. There will need to be a public hearing and special town meeting before the money can be spent.
Published
September 29, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic relief funding could pay for Auburn Festival Plaza overhaul

Cost to overhaul plaza in Auburn estimated at between $1.65 million and $2.38 million, but could be completed in phases.
Published
September 27, 2021

Maine providing $73 million in grants to stabilize state’s ‘crucial’ child care industry

Working families in Maine are struggling to find child care as facilities close or limit enrollment because of staffing shortages worsened by the pandemic.
Published
September 21, 2021

Livermore board increases property tax rate 75 cents

Taking $50,000 from the undesignated fund balance will provide an overlay of $44,749 for abatements.