The largest union representing state workers questions whether enough is being done to protect them from infection.
2020
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Maine biologists seek 11% hike in moose hunting permits
The 315 additional permits this fall – an increase from 2,820 to 3,135 – would be in far northern hunting districts.
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Posted inLocal & State
Student-built house finds home in Bath, to become affordable housing
The house will go on the market early this summer and will be sold to a family at or below 80% of the area median income.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Augusta Ruby Tuesday, other Maine locations permanently closing due to COVID-19
An assistant manager with the Ruby Tuesday in Auburn said that her location, along with restaurants in Augusta, Topsham and Westbrook, were among those shutting their doors for good due to financial strain caused by the coronavirus pandemic
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Publix stores to have barriers for cashiers as virus spreads
The Florida-based grocery chain seeks to protect its workers and customers from COVID-19.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine’s testing backlog grows amid national shortage of key chemicals
In response, the Maine CDC continues to prioritize testing hospitalized patients or health care workers while buying another testing ‘platform’ that doesn’t use the chemical reagent that’s in short supply.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Grappling with garbage amid coronavirus, central Maine towns modify waste collection
Area municipalities have changed the way people can get rid of their trash, while some have even closed their facilities.
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoin College ‘community member’ presumed to have coronavirus
The person was last on campus March 17 and is now under a doctor’s care and self-isolating at home, according to college officials.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Lyman man accused of trying to set fire to house with kerosene and blowtorch
Joshua Ellis was arrested and charged with attempted arson and aggravated domestic violence assault, Maine State Police say.
Posted inSidelines, Sports, Uncategorized
Sidelines: Arrival of MLB Opening Day reminds us all of what we’ll be missing
It’s a sad reality without baseball getting underway as the coronavirus pandemic widens, Drew Bonifant writes.