Topsham resident Toni Bashinsky has announced that she will be running to represent District 54 in the Maine House of Representatives. “Over the last year, I have realized that my interest in Maine politics and government was more than an interest and that I needed to become much more involved,” Bashinsky said in a news […]
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United Way launches COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund
100% of Donated Funds to Go to Meeting Additional Local Needs
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Demand grows for homemade medical masks, but CDC has reservations
Central Maine Medical Center says it welcomes donations of homemade masks; St. Mary’s says professional-grade donations only, please.
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Farmers adapt to get local food to customers during outbreak
Many local farms have opened stands at their farms or rushed to create online stores so customers can safely pick up prepackaged produce.
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With increased need, fewer volunteers, Bath-area food banks crave donations
Local grocery stores donate 70% of the Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program’s food, but those donations are depleting as stores struggle to keep products on shelves due to high demand for products like toilet paper and rice.
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Independence Association asks for donations of sheets, goggles and masks in case of coronavirus outbreak
Nearly half of the people living in the organization’s group homes are considered “high risk” and personal protective equipment is in short supply.
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Despite BIW worker’s positive test for coronavirus, union officials say company won’t close
Union officials say Bath Iron Works, citing a mandate from the president and the Navy, wants to keep the shipyard open despite the pandemic.
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Meals on Wheels keeps rolling during pandemic
Volunteers are delivering meals to homebound seniors trying to avoid exposure to the virus.
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Local schools to stay closed until late April
Mobile breakfast and lunch distribution programs in each district will continue throughout the closure.
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Harpswell Aging at Home working to reach community amid coronavirus pandemic
While the coronavirus pandemic has impacted some of Harpswell Aging at Home’s programming, the nonprofit announced in a news release it has created some new initiatives to ensure all Harpswell seniors can get food and rides, as well as have meals and groceries picked up. In addition, they can sign up for conversations and communications. […]