Lepage Bakery was checking workers entering the facility Tuesday morning.
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Maine businesses learn to work through pandemic
Coronavirus compels shops and service providers to change platforms, procedures and even products.
PHOTO: Blowing sands in Lewiston
A crew cleans sidewalks at Lewiston High School on Friday afternoon.
Essential Maine retailers try to keep shoppers and workers safe during pandemic
From cracking down on panic buying to creating distance between customers and workers, grocery chains and drugstores have implemented a number of unprecedented changes.
Luxury vacation rentals firm promotes early visits to Maine from out of state
Apex Luxury Rentals said Friday’s email was intended to give people the option to safely quarantine in Maine, not spend a vacation here during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus concerns push back Maine elver season
The state will delay the start of the fishery’s $20 million-a-year season by at least 2 weeks.
CareerCenter shifting to online services
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor announced that CareerCenter services will now be accessed online and by phone. The quality of services to the public will not be affected, however the shift will limit in-person contact and is consistent with public health strategies to limit the spread of COVID-19. CareerCenter services are available online […]
Pandemic causes sharp drop in Maine’s interstate air, rail and bus travel
Passenger volume at Maine’s largest airport is down 70%, while rail and bus ridership has suffered even bigger declines.
As paralysis grips Maine’s small businesses, policymakers pursue major relief
The immediate economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic has thrown small business owners into a tailspin, with no idea when the pain will end.
Maine issues first round of conditional marijuana licenses
Among them are four manufacturing facilities, 11 growing operations and 16 retail outlets in 10 communities, with five of the stores in Portland.