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Bath shipyard keeps local eateries afloat during virus outbreak

by Kathleen O'Brien April 1, 2020September 11, 2020

In total, 13 local restaurants supply about 5,000 lunches per day, according to BIW.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Times Record

Frosty’s permanently closes Gardiner, Freeport locations

by Jessica Lowell April 1, 2020April 5, 2020

Company owners Nels and Shelby Omdal say they are making this move now to preserve their company in the long run.

Business, Maine, Times Record

L.L.Bean stitchers sewing dog bed liners into hospital face masks

by Kathryn Skelton March 30, 2020March 31, 2020

L.L.Bean CEO Stephen Smith described the dog bed liner masks Monday on CNBC’s ‘Power Lunch’ as breathable and ‘very durable.’

Business, Maine

BIW boosts shipyard sanitation amid coronavirus pandemic

by Kathleen O'Brien March 30, 2020March 31, 2020

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.

Maine, Times Record

Sagadahock Real Estate offers Bath tenants rent relief amid coronavirus outbreak

by Kathleen O'Brien March 29, 2020March 29, 2020

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.

Maine, Times Record

Brunswick based STARC Systems to ramp up production of containment units amid coronavirus battle

by Hannah LaClaire March 29, 2020March 29, 2020

Officials are doubling production of containment units that can be used to create instant isolation rooms and quarantine sections in hospitals.

Business, Maine

Local natural food stores adapt to changing grocery landscape

by Hannah LaClaire March 29, 2020March 30, 2020

Morning Glory Natural Foods in Brunswick is operating with limited hours, including a designated time for seniors and the immunocompromised, and is limiting shoppers to 10 at a time. At Bath Natural Market, employees have switched to a pick-up style service and are compiling orders from emailed and phoned-in grocery lists.