Brunswick businesses are encouraged to apply for the loans, which will be issued first-come, first-served, right away.
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Power outages hit CMP customers in the southern Midcoast
Central Maine Power said approximately 52,000 customers were impacted overall, primarily in Cumberland, York, Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties.
The Universal Notebook: Biden can’t become president fast enough
All of the Democratic presidential primary candidates had issues, but I was surprised when, in the end, I settled on Joe Biden, Good Old Joe. And what it came down to was a desire for normalcy. I know Joe has said and done some stupid things, but I found that in the end I did […]
Brunswick adopts civil state of emergency, effective shelter-in-place order
Under the new rules, all stores or businesses outside of a list of 27 ‘essential’ industries, must close. The order lasts for 7 days, after which it’s expected to be renewed.
Independence Association asks for donations of sheets, goggles and masks in case of coronavirus outbreak
Nearly half of the people living in the organization’s group homes are considered “high risk” and personal protective equipment is in short supply.
Midcoast Meetings: March 27-April 3
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.
Meals on Wheels keeps rolling during pandemic
Volunteers are delivering meals to homebound seniors trying to avoid exposure to the virus.
Local schools to stay closed until late April
Mobile breakfast and lunch distribution programs in each district will continue throughout the closure.
Family Focus child care remains open for families on front lines of coronavirus pandemic
Director Laura Larson estimated there are about 20 children still receiving care and staff has taken extra safety and sanitary precautions to keep them safe.
Midcoast educators rewriting the book after coronavirus
Area schools are closed in the face of a global pandemic, but in a short time, teachers created take-home packets for students and online education programs for its older students to ensure students continue to learn.