Gov. Janet Mills allowed restaurants in Sagadahoc County to open to limited dining again, but some owners question whether they’ll generate enough sales to save their businesses.
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Brunswick businesses to use sidewalks for outdoor dining, nix plan to block parking
According to Debora King, executive director of the Brunswick Downtown Association, it was “loud and clear” from business owners that while they were interested in using the extra space available on Brunswick’s sidewalks, they were not interested in blocking any parking spaces to do so.
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Lobster roll landmark, Red’s Eats to open Saturday
This year, Red’s Eats, a lobster roll landmark in Wiscasset, will open for business on Saturday, May 30, but customers in line will be asked to keep six feet of space between them and others in line.
Posted inMaine
Beloved Topsham music teacher dies from cancer
Hundreds of former students have reached out to Allen Graffam through email and Facebook, and have continued to send tributes since the former Mt. Ararat High School band teacher died early Saturday morning.
Posted inTimes Record
Memorial Rock moved front and center outside Brunswick High School
The rock has been a fixture in Brunswick for decades and honors Brunswick High School alumni who “made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.” There are two plaques, one honoring those who died in World War II, and the other honoring those who died in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
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Vendor at BIW tests positive for COVID-19
Bath Iron Works reports its third case, saying the vendor was wearing personal protective equipment at the shipyard Friday and is now in quarantine, as are two other vendors who were in close proximity to the person who tested positive.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Times Record
Richmond readies for summer, but without recreation program, Richmond Days
While Richmond’s KOA campground can be open to Maine residents starting Memorial Day weekend, other summer activities have been canceled.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Times Record
Bowdoin College graduate runs home — more than 50 kilometers — to Hallowell
Anne McKee, with no in-person graduation ceremony to attend, instead marked her college graduation by running more than 50 kilometers from Bowdoin College in Brunswick to her family’s Hallowell home.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Topsham temporarily lifts sign ban to help businesses
Topsham selectmen agreed to allow businesses to put out signs and banners to advertise they are open, until July 15.
Posted inTimes Record
Great State of Maine Air Show canceled due to pandemic
Organizers will refund tickets already purchased for the previously scheduled Aug. 15-16 air show at Brunswick Executive Airport.