The rules apply to businesses like restaurants, shopping outlets and grocery stores as well as public transportation.
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News from Brunswick, Bath, Freeport, Topsham and across the Midcoast from the Times Record.
Some local businesses report unruly customers in wake of Brunswick mask mandate
While some business owners view the town’s masking requirement as a weight off their shoulders, others report of disgruntled customers and concerns that the mandate might affect sales.
Optimism — and concerns — grow for the high school state basketball tournaments
Many are wondering what’s in store for the postseason as play-in games are less than a month away.
Some high school wrestling programs in central Maine struggling with numbers
The pandemic has impacted the sport, which is in a bounce-back year after not being offered in 2020-21.
Last high-tech Zumwalt-class destroyer leaves Bath Iron Works
The departure of the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson on Wednesday marks the end of a tumultuous period that saw just three out of a planned 32 vessels of this class built.
Local roundup: Mt. Ararat girls basketball rolls past Freeport
Morgan Ruff and Elsa Daulerio combine for 31 points in the Eagles’ victory.
Anticipating COVID uptick, Bowdoin College to start spring semester with remote learning
The college announced Monday that the first week of classes will be held remotely to ensure an equitable start of the semester for those who are quarantined with the virus.
Bowdoinham seeks local input through comprehensive plan survey
The survey will give the committee members a better idea of what the community wants.
The end of an era: Big Al’s in Wiscasset closes for good after 35 years
Owner Al Cohen said he decided to close the discount emporium due to staffing shortages incited by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walk, run, hike or snowshoe: West Bath woman’s outdoor quest for a food bank fundraiser
Losee is hoping to raise $48,000 for the Good Shepherd Food Bank and encourage people of all ages to exercise regularly.