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BIW says it will stay open despite plea from 72 lawmakers

by Kathleen O'Brien April 13, 2020April 14, 2020

Legislators acknowledged steps the shipyard has taken to protect workers, such as requiring workers to wear face masks, halting the use of private vans for commuting, and sanitizing workspaces, but said additional measures must be taken to protect public health.

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster, Uncategorized

Cumberland church launches face mask challenge in wake of pandemic

by Alex Lear April 13, 2020April 13, 2020

Donated face coverings can be left in a drop box outside the 282 Main St. church. The box is available from from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Biddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies

Connecting with one another will get us through COVID-19 crisis

by Rep. Lori K. Gramlich D-Old Orchard Beach April 13, 2020

As we enter our second month of adjusting to the coronavirus pandemic, I find I am settling into a degree of regularity. Like many of us, my days are filled with navigating virtual meetings and online trainings, pondering if I should go to the store and balancing all these challenges with assuring that I am […]

Times Record

MSAD 75 school board discusses delaying budget vote

by Darcie Moore April 12, 2020

Some school board members were in favor of putting off Wednesday’s scheduled school budget vote to consider additional needs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Times Record

Unfortunate timing, virus waylay new Bath restaurant’s plans

by Kathleen O'Brien April 12, 2020April 12, 2020

Bath city councilors approved the restaurant’s liquor license last week, but that’s the most progress Sourasay Senesombath, owner of the new restaurant, has made since coronavirus hit Maine.

Times Record

Local mall owners showing leniency on rent as businesses wonder how to get through

by Darcie Moore April 9, 2020

Many stores at Brunswick, Topsham strip malls are closed, while others are adjusting to a new normal.

Times Record

Southern Midcoast school buildings to remain closed for remainder of school year

by Kathleen O'Brien April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

Neither RSU 1 nor Brunswick schools know whether an in-person graduation ceremony for high school seniors will be possible, but superintendents of both districts said they’re are exploring alternatives.