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PublishedApril 1, 2020
Employees at central Maine markets lauded by bosses during outbreak
Rick Gowell, owner of supermarkets in Greene and Litchfield, likened his employees to first responders during the coronavirus outbreak.
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PublishedApril 1, 2020
Frosty’s permanently closes Gardiner, Freeport locations
Company owners Nels and Shelby Omdal say they are making this move now to preserve their company in the long run.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2020
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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PublishedMarch 26, 2020
Maine unemployment claims skyrocket to record 21,500 in 1 week
Nationally, almost 3.3 million workers filed for unemployment last week, the highest single-week total on record, as disruption from the coronavirus pandemic shook the U.S. economy.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2020
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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PublishedMarch 22, 2020
Restaurants tweak menus, boost deliveries during COVID-19 pandemic
Servers have transitioned to delivery drivers at Augusta's State Lunch, while other businesses look to trim their menus to offer only the strongest sellers.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2020
Five Questions: Hardware store owner Percy Gowell
The owner of Percy's Hardware Co. talks about the challenge of finding toilet paper and being a local retailer.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2020
Central Maine laundromats on the frontline of coronavirus prevention
Augusta laundromat owner Todd Hedrick said employees are sanitizing their workplaces daily so customers can clean their clothing.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2020
Central Maine restaurant owners must decide whether to keep serving
As municipalities explore closing all restaurants, some are choosing to offer takeout orders behind closed doors instead of waiting for a directive.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2020
Five Questions: A look back at influences
Five business owners and executives reflect on the people and circumstances that have influenced them in business.
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