Brew pubs aren’t allowed to reopen until July 1, but the Maine Brewers Guild notes that many of its members have outdoor seating, making them as safe for patrons as restaurants, which can reopen June 1.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Vendor at BIW tests positive for COVID-19
Bath Iron Works reports its third case, saying the vendor was wearing personal protective equipment at the shipyard Friday and is now in quarantine, as are two other vendors who were in close proximity to the person who tested positive.
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Abbott Laboratories plans expansion into Westbrook to boost production of virus test kits
The company, which now produces test kits in Scarborough, plans to employ as many as 470 workers at a second facility in the neighboring city.
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Swab maker for COVID-19 testing prepares to open new plant in Pittsfield
Puritan Medical Products says the plant could nearly double the company’s output and should be open by July 1.
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Two wildfires in northern Maine under control
The fires broke out Thursday and were declared under control Friday afternoon after burning a total of 280 acres.
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Two wildfires in northern Maine consume over 200 acres
Several brush fires also were reported Thursday and forestry officials said Friday will be a ‘red flag’ fire warning day.
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With little on the market, Maine home sales fell 15% in April while prices jumped
While the coronavirus pandemic greatly reduced sales and housing inventory, the median sales price shot upward thanks to a shortage of available homes.
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Old Port retailer Portmanteau closing for good after 41 years
Owner Nancy Lawrence said she’s worried about contracting COVID-19 and having to change her way of doing business if she reopened.
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Maine senators split votes on Trump’s pick to lead national intelligence
Susan Collins votes in committee to endorse U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, the nominee for director of national intelligence, while Angus King opposes the pick.
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Cruise ship may tie up in Eastport for the summer, riling some residents
The MS Riviera would berth at the breakwater for an undetermined amount of time, but some residents oppose the unexpected visit.