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Published
April 30, 2020

Central Maine police weigh order requiring face coverings in public

Police throughout the region have discussed treating the matter on a case-by-case basis, with plenty of common sense and an eye toward education.
Published
April 30, 2020

Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre owner deciding whether to reopen this season due to pandemic

Owner Don Brown of Delaware: There are several issues to consider in deciding whether to reopen movie theater this season.
Published
April 30, 2020

$75.5 million effort in Pittsfield will double coronavirus test swab production

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Cianbro Corp. Chairman Peter Vigue and officials of Puritan Medical Products Co. announced that they are building a new factory to produce about 20 million more swabs and create 150 jobs.
Published
April 30, 2020

Augusta laying off about 30 city employees

Revenue shortfalls and increased costs related to the coronavirus pandemic force city layoffs and furlough days.
Published
April 29, 2020

Richmond school district withdrawal committee continues its work

Committee members are mulling whether they will be able to meet a June 30 deadline so the move can go before voters in November.

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Published
April 29, 2020

Stage 1 reopenings of businesses, services in Central Maine will be cautious

Health care providers, car dealerships, hair salon owners and others weigh in on what it will mean to open as part of Gov. Mills' four-stage plan.
Published
April 29, 2020

Old Hallowell Day could be canceled after committee vote Saturday

The city's Board of Health recommended against hosting the large celebration at its Tuesday meeting, but the planning committee will conduct a final vote Saturday.
Published
April 28, 2020

Waterville council debates request for police dispatcher, patrol officer positions

At a budget review meeting Tuesday night, the Waterville City Council considered a proposed $4.2 million police department budget which includes requests for a new dispatcher and a new patrol officer.
Published
April 28, 2020

Windsor selectmen still prefer to meet in person

While some towns have opted for virtual meetings, Windsor continues to conduct its meetings at the Town Hall — with social distancing.
Published
April 28, 2020

Waterville nonprofit’s business refurbishing computers staggered by pandemic

The organization — Give IT. Get IT. — collects computers, electronics from businesses, recycles material and refurbishes machines for community agencies and others.