From falling stock prices to canceled orders and disappearing customers, the state’s businesses are taking a big hit.
March 2020
Posted inArts & Entertainment
When Irish eyes are absent: Virus subdues St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day revelers across the world tried to salvage the holiday with makeshift celebrations after parades and parties were scrapped and residents were urged to hunker down at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus
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Posted inBusiness
Distilleries using high-proof alcohol to make hand sanitizer
The founder of Eight Oaks Farm Distillery in Pennsylvania says the disinfectant will be first sent to charitable groups at no cost.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World, News
TV ratings illustrate hunger for news on coronavirus threat
An episode of ABC’s ‘World News Tonight’ last Thursday drew more viewers than any television show in prime time last week
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
The world has certainly changed without sports
Reruns, old movies and sitcoms dominate TV now.
Posted inBusiness, People on the Move
Sheridan Construction announces three promotions
PROMOTIONS Meagan Hamblett was named executive director of the YMCA Alliances of Maine and New Hampshire/Vermont. Hamblett, of East Boothbay, is a 28-year YMCA career professional. For the past five years, she has served as chief executive officer of the Central Lincoln County YMCA in Damariscotta. Sheridan Construction announced three promotions at its corporate […]
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Brunswick Sears closed after coronavirus exposure
Larry Costello, public relations director for Sears and K-mart, said management has “spoken with each of our associates to alert them as to the possible exposure and to encourage any associate with symptoms to seek medical attention.”
Posted inTimes Record
Durham town meeting postponed, elections still on schedule
DURHAM — The Durham town meeting scheduled for April 4 has been postponed, town officials announced Tuesday, but the municipal elections set for April 3 are still happening. Residents are encouraged to cast votes on absentee ballots, which is available through March 31. Voting will take places at the Durham Town Offices and polling hours […]
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
On Football: Life will never be the same in Foxborough
For 20 years, Tom Brady raised the level of excellence for the New England Patriots.
Posted inSports
Coronavirus and sports: Kentucky Derby pushed back until September
The French Open and PGA Championship also will have new dates.