Businesses with 25 or fewer employees can access forgivable loans of up to $10,000 to retain or hire workers, and very small companies can access $5,000 to fund operations.
Cumberland County
Drought, high winds put state at high risk of wildfire Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a fire alert Tuesday but conditions are expected to improve Wednesday as humidity increases.
Domestic violence reports grow significantly as pandemic continues
The number of all helpline calls, emails, text messages and other contacts received by Maine’s domestic violence support agencies rose 49 percent from April through June last year compared to the same period this year.
Police will investigate Cumberland County Jail guard who punched inmate
Sheriff Kevin Joyce says he is ‘very disappointed’ by what he saw on security footage, and the officer is now on paid administrative leave.
Maine cities get new federal funds and plan to share with local businesses
Biddeford expects to give grants to 20 businesses, while Portland and Cumberland County are also planning how to disburse money they’re receiving.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.