The farms are also trying harder to reach customers directly, updating websites and holding sales.
COVID-19
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Mainewhile: The positive side of the pandemic
A little while ago I needed a good kid’s book for a read aloud. In the interest of time, I simply went to the bookshelves in my home where I keep the books my kids have outgrown but are too well loved to pass on or let go. My hand fell immediately on a favorite, […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
City awarded $189,000 for pandemic relief
Funding will go to a business retention program, public education and health support.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Miss traveling? Visit these transportation museums instead
Take a day trip to explore exhibits on boats, trains and automobiles, from Kennebunkport to Seal Cove.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Local group conducts heartfelt fundraiser for Falmouth Food Pantry
The Hearts Committee has raised over $10,000 to fight food insecurity.
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Via Vecchia, Two Fat Cats and Primo opening soon
Plus, a digital cookbook raises money for independent restaurants, and Maine breweries embrace the Black is Beautiful campaign.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Cost of reopening schools during pandemic could exceed $300 million
Maine’s education commissioner tells lawmakers that schools face a heavy lift in procuring personal protective equipment, expanding bus fleets and filling vacant positions.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Another 34 coronavirus cases, no new deaths reported in Maine
As movie theaters, bowling alleys and other businesses prepare to reopen Wednesday, the state is recording several dozen new COVID-19 cases daily – but not the large spikes seen in some southern and western states.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Meat prices rise in Maine as grocers seek to stabilize supply chains
COVID-19 outbreaks at meat-processing plants have cut into supply, but supermarket chains are coming up with solutions to boost inventory and reduce prices on a variety of goods.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Couples finding out if they can go the social distance
The pandemic is impacting romance in myriad ways, pushing some couples together, keeping others apart and forcing all to take the time to get to know each other.