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Maine tribal communities get housing boost with coronavirus emergency package
April 1, 2020The federal government's economic stimulus package includes $1.3 million in housing funds for five Wabanaki communities, part of $8 billion for native populations across the country.
Bar Harbor bans vacation rentals, nonessential stays through April
March 31, 2020The Bar Harbor Town Council banned nonessential occupancy of transient accommodations from April 8-30. The vote responded to the town's status as a tourist destination combined with its limited health care capacity.
Crisis forces permanent closure of Sherman’s bookstore Camden location
March 26, 2020One of Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shops’ six locations closed permanently this week, due to economic pressures imposed by the pandemic.
Ellsworth business group is named a Maine Downtown Affiliate
Updated: March 30, 2020After an extensive application process, Heart of Ellsworth joined 17 other community organizations from across the state in the Maine Downtown Center Affiliate Program.
Bar Harbor asks visitors to stay home — for now
March 23, 2020In reaction to the global pandemic, Bar Harbor, a seasonal destination for 3 million tourists, is now discouraging visits. The request follows last week’s suspension of cruise ship visits until at least May 1.
Radio broadcaster selected as Ellsworth citizen of the year
March 19, 2020Lamoine radio broadcaster and long-time town administrator Stu Marckoon was selected as the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Citizen of the Year. He was surprised during his morning radio show.
Maine's 'unbridged' islands hunker down
March 19, 2020Islands without bridges to the mainland are taking special steps to protect residents from the threat of coronavirus. The Cranberry Isles and North Haven have issued restrictions on movement.
Early-season cancellations flood Maine hotels
March 18, 2020Lodging businesses are receiving an influx of early-season cancellations as a result of the coronavirus crisis. But one Bar Harbor hotel is seeing an increase in guests this week.
State responds to business disruptions with loans, unemployment relief, health care
March 18, 2020Lawmakers and Gov. Janet Mills agreed on emergency legislation focused on businesses and residents who may lose money during the crisis, as well as town meetings, elections and more.
Unemployment rate was stable in January, pre-coronavirus
March 17, 2020It's unclear how the COVID-19 outbreak may affect employment in Maine, but January's unemployment rate was about on track with other recent levels.
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