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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Five Questions: Sherry Truppa of Sew & Sews
The owner of the Gardiner quilt shop talks about the importance of a loyal customer base.