The town wants to help restaurants and retailers comply with social distancing restrictions set by the state in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Emily Bader
Emily joined the Sun Journal in April 2021 on the health beat. She previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly, covering nine towns in Cumberland County. She enjoys taste testing chai lattes at local cafes, attempting to beat her personal best on the NYT’s mini crossword puzzle and watching thunderstorms. She’s on the fence about the Oxford comma.
Emily grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Wellesley College in 2018. She’s lived in lots of places for little bits of time but now calls Portland home. She welcomes coffee shop recommendations, cookie recipes and news tips in her inbox.
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‘It’s bleak’: Naples businesses face uncertain future
The owners of some seasonal businesses said they don’t know how they’ll rebound from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Windham puts plan for sewer system in motion
New technology could make a sewer and wastewater treatment system feasible for North Windham after decades of debate.
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New Gloucester hires town manager
Brenda Fox Howard replaced Interim Town Manager Paul First, who re-joined the town administration in December.
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Two Sebago selectmen step down
The three remaining selectmen are enough for a quorum, the town manager says.
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Windham pot ordinance slated for another hearing
The Planning Board approved the latest amended version of the land use ordinance for marijuana facilities, but the Town Council voted to delay a public hearing until May 26.
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Windham Barber Shop reopens, but with reservations
Once providing walk-in service but switching to appointments-only because of pandemic restrictions, owner Carolee Beaulieu says she has had mixed emotions about reopening her shop.
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SAD 15 cuts $380,000 in spending in final budget proposal
School board members voted unanimously to move forward with the $28.2 million budget, but are unsure when they will be able to present it to voters.
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Food pantries knee-deep during pandemic
In the last month, some food pantries have served almost twice the number of families than before the coronavirus pandemic.
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Former Pineland Center residents offer reflections, lessons in podcast
The series was created to ensure the history of the old institution won’t be forgotten – or repeated, the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council says.