Employees of the manufacturing plant in Scarborough have yet to hear directly from the corporate parent in Connecticut, and the company’s action could conflict with Maine labor law.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Maine, News
Gray library reopens as guidelines provide path for more library openings
A few dozen patrons came in Tuesday afternoon as the Gray town library became what is likely the first to reopen on a limited basis in southern Maine.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
States with few virus cases get big share of relief aid
Alaska – the state with the fewest number of cases in the U.S. – received almost $3.4 million per test. New York got less than $30,000 per positive result.
Posted inNation & World
In clamor to reopen, many black Americans feel overlooked
The pandemic has put a spotlight on the gaping inequalities in the U.S.
Posted inSports
Planning normal season, NFL still forms ticket refund policy
If games are canceled, the fans will be offered refunds for tickets.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Acts of Kindness: The music doesn’t stop in a pandemic
Professional accordion player Gary Sredzienski has long been playing shows at nursing homes in southern Maine. Since the virus outbreak, he’s continued the gigs remotely for free.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Central Maine Memorial Day parades, Fourth of July events canceled due to coronavirus restrictions
Augusta, Belgrade, Winthrop and Gardiner are among the communities that have canceled celebrations, while Wayne is looking to put a new twist on Memorial Day.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Creates! launches at home art kit program
After Waterville Creates! distributed an initial 100 art kits to children and families on April 8, it decided to create an ongoing program called Art Kits for All.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Shutdown of meat processing plants leads to shortages
As of Monday, U.S. beef and pork processing capacity was down 40% from last year, leading Wendy’s to pull some burgers from its menus.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan community rallies to support nurses during Nurses Week
Maine Fire Equipment Co. owner Todd Smith said local businesses contributed more than $2,000 in raffle items to show their appreciation for health care providers.