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Maine farmers see more business, face uncertain future because of COVID-19

by Jon Bolduc March 28, 2020March 30, 2020

While some farmers are seeing an increase in business from shoppers looking for grocery alternatives, some see COVID-19 as a harbinger of tough times ahead.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz

Lewiston edible insect supplier gains more access to restaurants

by Kathryn Skelton March 26, 2020March 27, 2020

* Two companies see growth
* One moves in
* And you’ll never guess Maine’s favorite jelly bean flavor

Business, Nation / World

Things must be bad. Waffle Houses are closing.

by Jacob Bogage The Washington Post March 26, 2020March 27, 2020

The “Waffle House Index” is red, and for the first time it’s not because of a weather event.

Business, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Many area farms selling food directly to consumers

March 23, 2020June 11, 2020

Meats, eggs, milk, vegetables, fruits, cheese, honey among offerings.

Business, Maine

Restaurants tweak menus, boost deliveries during COVID-19 pandemic

by Sam Shepherd March 22, 2020March 23, 2020

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.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Restaurants weigh how long they can survive on takeout, grateful for customers still coming out

by Kathryn Skelton March 20, 2020March 23, 2020

“You’ve just got to try to get through the day and you can’t plan ahead, you can’t plan staffing for next week.” — Governor’s Restaurant General Manager Carlene Barnies

Business, Maine

Grocery stores set aside shopping hours for seniors amid coronavirus fears

by DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press March 20, 2020March 21, 2020

Hannaford, Shaw’s and Walmart are among the stores that are easing the fears of senior citizens over the coronavirus by reserving shopping times exclusively for them.