The order, in effect Friday at noon, directs all nonessential businesses — even those not open to the public — to shut down due to concerns of spreading coronavirus.
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Augusta’s J.S. McCarthy remains open for business following layoffs
The commercial printer in Augusta issued a statement Wednesday to say it continues to operate as an essential business, using new public health directives to slow the spread of coronavirus.
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Gardiner approves pot licensing, to revisit fee schedule
Licencing is the final piece of Gardiner’s marijuana regulations that elected officials have been working to put in place before the state opens its adult-use marijuana marketplace later this year.
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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.
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Prepared in advance for the coronavirus, Augusta’s St. Michael School was ready for online learning
The Augusta-based Catholic school is using virtual platforms like Zoom and Facebook Live to reach students.
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Sidney postpones elections, annual Town Meeting
The elections scheduled for Friday and annual meeting scheduled for Saturday will take place at a later date, officials said.
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Dana Wilde: The force of nature that is the coronavirus
The coronavirus is an unavoidable natural disaster that can be lessened by deliberate, rational behavior and self-discipline, writes Dana Wilde.
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Togus VA adds external triage tent to handle coronavirus cases, testing
VA Maine Healthcare-Togus looks to lessen the potential for infection in main hospital building by adding the new unit outside.
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J.S. McCarthy Printers lays off workers at Augusta printing plant
Longtime employee Reno Cyr Sr. said workers were told Monday the layoffs are temporary, and he hopes to return to work there later this year.
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Central Maine health care providers urge isolation, distancing to halt coronavirus
More than three-dozen health care providers are making a direct appeal to the public to take the necessary precautions to halt the spread of coronavirus and prevent the state’s hospital system from becoming overwhelmed.