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Friday, May 22, 2020

Belfast salmon farm awaits decision on state permits after hearing


The Maine Board of Environmental Protection held deliberations about permits the facility needs on Wednesday.
 


Programs for Mainers with disabilities wonder when they should reopen — and if they’ll survive


There have not yet been specific guidelines for the day programs designed to get clients with disabilities out into the community and allow them to have social interactions.
 


Diners fear losing cozy culture, regulars as virus restrictions take bite out of business


The decision on whether to reopen has weighed heavily upon restaurant owners, who have to balance the public's health with their desire to stay in business.
 


Here’s the plan for the former Blackbeard’s USA fun park in Bangor


Fielder’s Choice Ice Cream owners Mike and Sue Jillson plan to convert an existing building at the property into a drive-thru ice cream shop, and will keep the mini golf course as an added attraction.
 


Susan Collins and Angus King want to change the Paycheck Protection Program


Maine’s senators introduced legislation on Thursday to liberalize the program in ways that were hailed by business interests.
 


Maine home sales decline more than 15 percent in April


However, the median sales price rose 12.29 percent to $235,800 comparing April this year to last year.
 


Rockland struggles to find ways to buoy businesses during pandemic


Rockland officials are considering another plan to provide unsecured $5,000 loans to downtown businesses in an effort to throw them a lifeline during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
 


Bangor Walgreens to close as a Dollar Tree sets to open


Walgreens pharmacy at 97 Oak St. in Bangor, near the State Street bridge between Bangor and Brewer, will close on June 1, according to signs posted outside the building.
 


Maine swab maker and its Italian rival set aside legal disputes during pandemic


Since at least 2012, Puritan Medical Products, a company based in Piscataquis County, has been defending itself from claims that it has violated the patents of its Italian competitor.
 


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