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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Portland City Council OKs entertainment venue fee born out of Live Nation debate
Venues that hold more than 2,000 people will be required to contribute 1%-2% of ticket sales to a fund that is designed to help the city’s arts and entertainment community.
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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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Residence at Orchard Ridge Farm in Gorham a total loss after early morning fire
The house, built in 1858, didn’t have working smoke detectors, the fire chief said.
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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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Maine Family Planning drops lawsuit over federal funding cuts
The elimination of nearly $2 million in federal funding spurred a court battle between the network of reproductive health clinics and the federal government.
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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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Portland Renys permanently closes a day early
The Congress Street location, slated to close on New Year’s Eve, shut its doors at 3 p.m. Tuesday, citing illness and staffing shortages.
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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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Portland firefighters knock down waterfront blaze
A third alarm was struck for the fire at Maritime Antiques on Custom House Wharf Friday night.