If the coronavirus pandemic drags into the summer, keeping businesses closed, there is potential for a disproportionate economic impact in Freeport, a town known for its shopping.
Times Record News
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Times Record
Dresden delays April special election until June
Elected officials also extended the deadline for nomination papers for the selecman’s seat that’s up for election on June 9.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Second positive COVID-19 case reported at BIW; shipyard remains open
David Hench, BIW’s spokesman, said the employee was last on company property on March 31 but he would not disclose the name of the employee or where they work.
Posted inLocal & State
Bath City Council’s first online meeting cut short by pornographic images
The meeting will resume at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 5. Those who wish to watch must email Bath City Clerk Darci Wheeler before 5 p.m. Monday.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath shipyard keeps local eateries afloat during virus outbreak
In total, 13 local restaurants supply about 5,000 lunches per day, according to BIW.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Times Record
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Times Record
L.L.Bean stitchers sewing dog bed liners into hospital face masks
L.L.Bean CEO Stephen Smith described the dog bed liner masks Monday on CNBC’s ‘Power Lunch’ as breathable and ‘very durable.’
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
BIW boosts shipyard sanitation amid coronavirus pandemic
According to the company’s website, cleaning efforts include washing the bathrooms and break rooms once a day, turnstiles, railings and doorknobs will be cleaned during all three shifts, and employees are encouraged to wash their hands frequently.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Sagadahock Real Estate offers Bath tenants rent relief amid coronavirus outbreak
John Morse IV, whose family owns Sagadahock Real Estate Association, said he hopes the reductions in rent help employers stay in business and prevents them from laying off employees.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Brunswick based STARC Systems to ramp up production of containment units amid coronavirus battle
Officials are doubling production of containment units that can be used to create instant isolation rooms and quarantine sections in hospitals.