The commercial printer in Augusta issued a statement Wednesday to say it continues to operate as an essential business, using new public health directives to slow the spread of coronavirus.
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Colby College in Waterville reports 5 cases of coronavirus, including at least 2 students
The college said on its website that five community members had tested positive for COVID-19 as of Thursday.
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Gardiner approves pot licensing, to revisit fee schedule
Licencing is the final piece of Gardiner’s marijuana regulations that elected officials have been working to put in place before the state opens its adult-use marijuana marketplace later this year.
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Grappling with garbage amid coronavirus, central Maine towns modify waste collection
Area municipalities have changed the way people can get rid of their trash, while some have even closed their facilities.
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Prepared in advance for the coronavirus, Augusta’s St. Michael School was ready for online learning
The Augusta-based Catholic school is using virtual platforms like Zoom and Facebook Live to reach students.
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Waterville council to consider dissolving coronavirus committee after legal hiccups
The City Council at a special meeting Thursday will consider disbanding a subcommittee that had been meeting illegally and instead authorize the city manager to spend up to $150,000 on coronavirus-related emergency needs.
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Sidney postpones elections, annual Town Meeting
The elections scheduled for Friday and annual meeting scheduled for Saturday will take place at a later date, officials said.
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Clinton’s privately held food bank closes amid coronavirus pandemic
Those who have an application with the Clinton Community Food Bank can call the Clinton Town Office about food pickup while the town looks into an alternate means of distributing food.
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Older and at-risk Hannaford shoppers take advantage of early hours in Waterville
Hannaford stores are open from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the coronavirus pandemic as a service to shoppers 60 and older, as well as those identified by the Centers for Disease Control as at-risk.
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Central Maine family making face masks for those in need during pandemic
Three women in the Lachance family create face masks to help protect those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.