Hannaford stores are open from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the coronavirus pandemic as a service to shoppers 60 and older, as well as those identified by the Centers for Disease Control as at-risk.
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Central Maine family making face masks for those in need during pandemic
Three women in the Lachance family create face masks to help protect those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Oakland launches meal program, local grocer work to feed elderly, homebound during pandemic
The Oakland Cares Program will allow senior citizens and homebound residents to order groceries for delivery from Buddies Meats & Groceries Store.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville insurance agency raising money for local nonprofits
GHM Insurance on Main Street is putting the word out that, for every person asking for an insurance quote, it will donate $10 to the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, Humane Society Waterville Area, Spectrum Meals on Wheels or the Boys & Girls Club meals program, with the caller designating which charity the money will go to.
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Support grows for Waterville area youth center’s meal program
Amici’s Cucina and Campbell’s True Value Hardware have joined The Proper Pig in launching a fundraiser to raise money for the meal program that the Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville is conducting during the pandemic.
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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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
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.
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Hallowell officials appoint Board of Health, extend emergency declaration
City Director of Municipal Emergency Management Jim Owens is under self-isolation after flying on March 14, but continues to work normal hours.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville schools to stay closed until at least April 27
The Waterville Board of Education on Monday voted 6-1 to extend school closure to April 27.