We are beginning to see cautious signs of life as it was before Covid-19. More shops are opening up, local traffic is in increasing, working in offices remotely is transitioning to skeleton crews beginning to make more office hours, walking trails have more regulars and curbside service (for those still under those restrictions) has lost […]
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Freeport restaurant cited by state for serving customers indoors
Though the state has suspended Dominic Petrillo’s license for allowing diners inside his restaurant, he says what hurts most is knowing that someone in the community ‘called the tattletale hotline.’
From the Chamber: How about some more good news?
A huge thank-you goes out to those who responded so positively to our first Midcoast Good News article last week. I heard from a dozen people about how much they appreciated it and got several new submissions of stories to share. This week we have some more incredible stories to share with you, (I say […]
Facebook ads target L.L.Bean in scam sale
Using the Freeport retailer’s own logo and photos, the ads tempt with discounts as low as 80%, but don’t do it.
Most Maine retailers suffer slow business on first day of reopening
Some nonessential retailers in southern Maine reopened their stores Monday, but only a smattering of customers showed up to shop.
Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival canceled due to coronavirus pandemic
The Brunswick Outdoor Arts Show, scheduled for Aug. 15, has been canceled in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Held every August in downtown Brunswick since 2006, the show features over 100-juried artists on the sidewalks, and dozens of demonstrating artisans and musicians on the Brunswick Town Mall. The Brunswick Downtown Association’s Events Committee came to […]
Highland Green 55-and-older community in Topsham expanding
The project includes a $1.5 million expansion of an existing road to access the new apartments and future neighborhoods.
From the Chamber: How about some good Midcoast news?
For those that may have missed it in the hustle and bustle of Memorial Day Weekend, we ran our first of five Community Matters pages in The Times Record last Friday. The page highlights businesses who are re-opening or continuing to be open with their hours, whether they are curbside, if they offer online ordering, […]
Habitat’s Topsham ReStore reopening
Habitat for Humanity’s Topsham ReStore is reopening to the public with new safety precautions in place. ReStore shopping by appointment is available now To arrange a shopping appointment, email nick@habitat7rivers.org or call (207) 504-9340. On Tuesday, June 2, the ReStore will be opening up to the public allowing in five shoppers at a time from […]
BIW president says production delays pose a challenge to company’s future
In a rare interview, Bath Iron Works President Dirk Lesko said the shipbuilder must be more nimble and catch up on a backlog of work to compete for new contracts.