Local repair shops say running the engine keeps battery charged, parts lubricated.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn maskmaker can’t sew fast enough to meet demand
Auburn woman up before the sun to sew supplies for health care workers.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine to announce timeline for expansion of unemployment benefits
The Department of Labor says it is close to launching a system that allows newly eligible Mainers to file claims for unemployment benefits.
Posted inNational Sports, Sports
Tom Caron: What will the New Normal look like in sports?
Nothing will appear the same when we finally start to emerge from coronavirus shutdowns.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
COVID-19 has already cost Bates College up to $2 million
It is likely to sock the Lewiston college for millions more in the months ahead, despite the school’s efforts to control costs — including pay and hiring freezes.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Hobby Lobby reopens after it’s deemed an ‘essential business’
The retailer temporarily shut its doors chainwide April 3, days after Maine Gov. Janet Mills issued a stay-at-home order.
Posted inNation / World
CDC confirms six new coronavirus symptoms that are showing up in patients over and over
Previously, the CDC listed just three known covid-19 symptoms: shortness of breath, cough and fever.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal loan program changes rules to benefit seasonal businesses
As of Monday, the federal Paycheck Protection Program is allowing seasonal businesses to calculate their loan amounts based on expenses from last summer.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine may struggle to claim federal pandemic funding for elections
The CARES Act would provide Maine with $3.2 million to cover extra election costs, but the Legislature can’t appropriate $658,000 in matching funds because it is not in session.
Posted inMaine, News
Gov. Janet Mills expected to unveil reopening plan Tuesday
Gov. Janet Mills gave no timetable but said the first businesses to reopen will be those that can minimize direct interactions between employees and customers.