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MGA launches Emergency Relief Fund

May 4, 2020May 1, 2020

Application deadline is May 11.

Skowhegan’s downtown public restrooms temporarily closed

May 2, 2020May 1, 2020

SKOWHEGAN — The downtown public restrooms in the Renaissance Center are currently closed for public safety reasons to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, according to a news release from Main Street Skowhegan. For more information about the Town of Skowhegan’s response to the coronavirus, visit skowhegan.org.

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Raessler Law to hosts free online series in May

May 2, 2020May 1, 2020

SKOWHEGAN — Claudia Raessler of Raessler Law will host a free series of online discussions regarding small business re-openings with COVID-19 compliance steps in place, according to a news release from Main Street Skowhegan. The following discussions will be held from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays: • May 5 – Opening & Operating within COVID […]

Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

Skowhegan Area High School teachers struggle with remote learning

by Taylor Abbott May 1, 2020May 1, 2020

As remote learning continues after April vacation, three teachers share their views of the challenges they have faced keeping in touch with their students, educating them, while maintaining their own individual lives.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Central Maine police weigh order requiring face coverings in public

by Amy Calder, Taylor Abbott and Molly Shelly April 30, 2020May 1, 2020

Police throughout the region have discussed treating the matter on a case-by-case basis, with plenty of common sense and an eye toward education.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre owner deciding whether to reopen this season due to pandemic

by Taylor Abbott April 30, 2020May 1, 2020

Owner Don Brown of Delaware: There are several issues to consider in deciding whether to reopen movie theater this season.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Stage 1 reopenings of businesses, services in Central Maine will be cautious

by Amy Calder April 29, 2020April 30, 2020

Health care providers, car dealerships, hair salon owners and others weigh in on what it will mean to open as part of Gov. Mills’ four-stage plan.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Central Maine municipalities still functioning as city, town offices remain closed to public

by Amy Calder, Taylor Abbott and Molly Shelly April 27, 2020April 28, 2020

Employees in Waterville, Fairfield, Winslow and Skowhegan are finding tasks may take longer to accomplish, but they are getting things done while maintaining the safety recommendations.