Servers have transitioned to delivery drivers at Augusta’s State Lunch, while other businesses look to trim their menus to offer only the strongest sellers.
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Producers hold on as coronavirus cancels Maine Maple Sunday gatherings
“It’s a devastating impact,” said Scott Dunn, president of the Maine Maple Producers Association. “Producers make 50% of their annual sales or more on Maple Sunday Weekend.”
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Waterville city councilor stuck in Cape Verde Islands
Councilor Flavia Oliveira, D-Ward 2, went to the island of Sal on March 3 to visit her family and was planning to stay 10 days, but was prohibited from returning to the U.S. because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus stranding Winthrop couple at sea
Scott and Dona Ferguson’s cruise to celebrate retirement goes astray due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Portland Pie in Waterville offering takeout, delivery
Owner Patrick Mulligan said he had to lay off workers, but those who remain are grateful for customers who order takeout and delivery.
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Waterville council wants to keep coronavirus-response panel’s meetings secret, barred from public
The City Council voted 5-1 to amend the number of councilors on the subcommittee and make it an advisory-only panel, as a way of circumventing Maine’s open meetings law and barring the public.
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Huhtamaki announces temporary layoffs amid coronavirus pandemic
Now 420 employees remain at the plant after 102 have been temporarily laid off because of a drop in demand caused by the coronavirus.
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Waterville restaurant launches fundraiser for local meal program
“Fred and I are glad to give back to the community who have been so supportive to us since we opened three years ago,” said Bill Mitchell, co-owner of The Proper Pig and owner of GHM Insurance Agency.
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United Way of Kennebec Valley starts COVID-19 Response Fund
The agency will collect donations to be given to nonprofit groups helping area residents cope with the coronavirus spread.
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Waterville family celebrates grandmother’s birthday from afar
“She is the matriarch of the family so this was a special day,” said Christopher Weeks, grandson of Jeanne Jacques.