Officials in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth have declared townwide emergencies due to the coronavirus, and begun holding virtual public meetings online. Scarborough will begin holding online town council meetings next week.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘Pulling the rope in the same direction’: Cape, SoPo, Scarborough adapting to new normal for businesses
Officials note that many essential businesses remain open; among them is a medical marijuana dispensary in South Portland.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Virus prompts volunteers to ‘deliver the goods’
Rebekah Crabtree is a local resident helping people get their grocery shopping done in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Select Board ponders Kennebunk Beach access
Beaches in York, Wells and Ogunquit have been closed.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Date change for Kennebunk Special Town Meeting
Officials hope need for social distancing may have lessened by then.
Posted inLocal & State, News
COVID-19 questions and answers for Portland and Maine
How will the new orders by the city of Portland and Gov. Janet Mills affect your life and your business? Here’s a list of questions and answers.
Posted inTimes Record
Public transportation in southern Midcoast sees big drops in ridership
Due to the coronavirus, most transportation providers are warning people not to use public transportation if they don’t have to go somewhere, but are still providing at least level of service for those who do.
Posted inTimes Record
Only 41% of BIW workers came to work after first case of coronavirus at the shipyard
According to Tim Suitter, the communications representative for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers local S6, BIW’s largest union, the low shift count was not a unified statement by employees.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Kennebunks, Arundel, York County government outline access protocols
Buildings are closed, but services are available.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Keeping business afloat, and looking to a better future
‘We’re looking for a grand reopening,’ said Chamber director Laura Dolce.