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Maine State Music Theatre cancels summer season

by Hannah LaClaire April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

Now officials are going into “emergency mode,” trying to make up enough lost revenue to not only pay workers, but also enough to prepare for next season and protect the future of the company.

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BIW 3D prints face shields for health care workers facing virus

by Kathleen O'Brien April 21, 2020April 22, 2020

BIW’s three 3D printers have been programmed to work around the clock to produce 12 face shields per day for MaineHealth, the state’s largest integrated health care system.

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Two Bridges Regional Jail inmate count down 30-40%

by Darcie Moore April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

Jail boss attributes drop to use of furloughs and diversion programs to help keep the jail population down and reduce likelihood of coronavirus exposure to inmates and staff.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Missed milestones: Southern Midcoast students adapt to surreal senior year amid pandemic

by Alex Lear April 21, 2020April 27, 2020

Schools in Bath, Brunswick and Topsham face delayed or canceled proms, graduations and sports seasons.

Local & State, Schools and Education, Times Record

Hallowell-area school superintendent leaving job for medical reasons

by Staff Report Kennebec Journal April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Cheri Towle will resign April 30 and current acting superintendent Mary Paine will fill the position during a search for a new person for the post.

Local & State, Times Record

With wedding season approaching, Maine couples and venues alter plans

by Bob Keyes April 21, 2020April 22, 2020

While many are postponing ceremonies, others are saving the date and making new arrangements.

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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens pivots to online programming while preparing for late season

by Kathleen O'Brien April 20, 2020

The online programing, called “CMBG at Home,” is a collection of classes, tours, blog posts, articles and photos available on the nonprofit’s website and Facebook page.

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Brunswick Explorer bus reduces hours

by Darcie Moore April 20, 2020April 21, 2020

The bus service will still operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., a 2-hour reduction as it faces a large drop in ridership and shortage of drivers.