American Rescue Plan Act

Published
June 26, 2023

Lincoln County commissioners allocate ARPA funds for affordable housing
Published
November 21, 2022

Portland City Council to vote on spending $12.85 million in pandemic relief funds

A proposal includes $5 million for the city's housing trust fund as well as other allocations for employee retention bonuses, mental health and homeless services.
Published
November 17, 2022

Maine has sent nearly $74 million in American Rescue Plan grants to child care providers

The child care stabilization grants have been a great boost for workers but providers also wonder what will happen when the money runs out.
Published
September 22, 2022

Portland City Council weighs options for remaining $11.2 million in COVID relief funds

Funding a proposed affordable housing development in East Deering is a top priority, but they'll have to act fast.
Published
September 12, 2022

Auburn may narrow scope of proposed tax relief checks

A proposal to spend $1.5 million on $300 relief checks for property owners could be scaled back after several members of the public questioned how impactful the program would be.

Published
August 2, 2022

Durham to vote on rescue plan spending
Published
April 11, 2022

Maine’s school bus driver shortage persists

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Rep. Chellie Pingree visited RSU 21, the Kennebunk area school district, on Monday to discuss the bus driver shortage that has gotten worse during the pandemic.
Published
January 20, 2022

So. Portland distributing $6.9M in grants to local organizations
Published
November 12, 2021

Auburn council to mull hazard bonuses for police and fire personnel

The $1,500 per person would come from federal coronavirus relief funds.
Published
November 10, 2021

Gov. Mills announces $10 million in funding for Maine seafood dealers and processors

The new seafood infrastructure program will provide grants to upgrade buildings, utilities and equipment, and invest in new technology.