Some food producers who supply everything from lobsters to vegetables are selling their products direct to consumers as a way to weather the coronavirus outbreak.
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Bill Nemitz: An open letter from Maine to the president who isn’t
Donald Trump’s looming visit to Piscataquis County, another in a long line of ego trips, cannot be over soon enough.
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Bill Nemitz: Long live the ‘Lucky O’Brien’ – the last of Maine’s Liberty ships
The SS Jeremiah O’Brien, the last of the Liberty ships built in South Portland during World War II, survived the German U-boats, the Mothball Fleet and now, a devastating fire on San Francisco’s waterfront.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine mayors push Mills to share federal dollars with cities
Mayors in some of the state’s largest cities are asking why Gov. Janet Mills’ administration has not produced a plan to share federal funds to help municipalities with pandemic-related expenses.
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Bill Nemitz: The benefit of a Maine lobster versus the cost of a Maine life
With the tourist season looming, businesses must weigh their bottom lines against the spread of COVID-19.
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Bill Nemitz: Saving lives and paying the bills, one gown at a time
Her day jobs lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Buxton woman sees a need and seizes an opportunity.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Cold and windy Saturday with rain and snow showers; drier Sunday
It’s the second weekend of May and snow is on the way. Things look to improve after this wild weather weekend.
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Bill Nemitz: Cutting through the thicket between want and need
As Maine partially reopens its economy today, each of us still must decide when, and how, to re-engage.
Posted inMaine, The Maine Forecast
Three gloomy days likely to be capped by our best yet
Rain, heavy at times, will fall on Friday, but Sunday will be aptly named.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine may struggle to claim federal pandemic funding for elections
The CARES Act would provide Maine with $3.2 million to cover extra election costs, but the Legislature can’t appropriate $658,000 in matching funds because it is not in session.