During the coronavirus pandemic, some say, robots may shift from being a novelty to a necessity.
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McDonald’s to hire 1,000 new workers in Maine for indoor dining
The state’s 62 fast-food franchises are expanding options beyond drive-through and takeout, now that dine-in restrictions have been lifted.
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The Wrap: Melissa Kelly testifies, Bob’s Clam Hut sold, and Black Dinah picks a new name
The owner/chef of upscale Primo in Rockland will speak before Congress.
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Our View: Open restaurants, closed polling places and meeting deep needs
A roundup of editorial topics in the 12th week of the coronavirus crisis in Maine.
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Restaurateurs excited for indoor dining, but their plans are mixed
While some southern Maine restaurants plan to open right away, others say they need more time to hire staff and get ready for seating customers indoors.
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Will changes in the food industry produced by the pandemic stay or go?
Proprietors and customers weigh in on cocktails-to-go, ubiquitous takeout, restaurants as grocers…and lots more.
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Freeport restaurant cited by state for serving customers indoors
Though the state has suspended Dominic Petrillo’s license for allowing diners inside his restaurant, he says what hurts most is knowing that someone in the community ‘called the tattletale hotline.’
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The Wrap: Hugo’s won’t re-open until the fall
Pedro O’Hara’s in Brunswick also shutters, while Rosemont Market Brighton Avenue opens for in-store customers.
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Restaurants open to outdoor dining, but say it’s not enough to survive
Restaurants are coming up with some creative ways to serve customers outdoors, hoping it helps shore up their bottom lines.
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Our View: Gov. Mills right to pause restaurant reopening
In counties where the coronavirus is spreading, it makes sense to keep people safe.