After violating face covering rule, Bethel brew pub loses health license again

Sunday River Brewing Co. opens Friday without state permit.

Rick Savage among those suing Janet Mills in a new federal court case

Bethel brew pub owner joined a federal class-action lawsuit filed Tuesday that argues Mills is violating Mainers' rights as she tries to clamp down on COVID-19.

Hundreds, including Paul LePage, rally in Augusta to protest shutdown

People holding signs accusing Gov. Janet Mills of ruining the economy and taking away their freedoms lined the road between the Blaine House and the State House.

Court issues injunction against Sunday River Brewing reopening

Rick Savage is defying state orders to keep his Bethel restaurant closed and says he prepared to go to prison.

Brew pub opening met with protesters

Sunday River Brewing Co. defiantly reopens, and state issues two more citations

Bethel restaurant enforces social distancing and co-owner says 'things are happening' as it reopens

Rick Savage says Sunday River Brewing Co. will reopen Tuesday despite losing licenses

The brew pub owner from Bethel plans to begin serving customers again Tuesday and keep pressing the state to stop the public health clampdown on the economy.

Sheriff: Criminal charges won’t be filed against Rick Savage

Rick Savage, owner of Sunday River Brewing Co. in Bethel, opened up Friday despite Gov. Janet Mills' executive order, but has since said the restaurant would be closed through the weekend. Savage was also a speaker at a rally in Augusta on Saturday demanding the state's economy be reopened.

Augusta rally urges state to reopen economy

Protestors, most not wearing masks and standing close together, decried the governor's pandemic orders.

Sunday River Brewing owner keeps restaurant open after licenses seized

Despite Rick Savage announcing on Facebook earlier in the day that he'd close, a GoFundMe page was launched to raise money for his and other businesses that may face fines and legal fees due to opening early.