Essential services including curbside trash collection and fire and police services remain available.
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Maine’s First Ship postpones launch of Virginia to October
Lack of a wharf and the impact of coronavirus are two reasons the Bath organizations cited.
Bath-area high school on target, budget for February 2021 opening
The coronavirus pandemic has so far not delayed progress.
BIW boosts shipyard sanitation amid coronavirus pandemic
According to the company’s website, cleaning efforts include washing the bathrooms and break rooms once a day, turnstiles, railings and doorknobs will be cleaned during all three shifts, and employees are encouraged to wash their hands frequently.
Midcoast Meetings: April 3-10
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, all town and city halls are closed and readers should call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.
Sagadahock Real Estate offers Bath tenants rent relief amid coronavirus outbreak
John Morse IV, whose family owns Sagadahock Real Estate Association, said he hopes the reductions in rent help employers stay in business and prevents them from laying off employees.
Local natural food stores adapt to changing grocery landscape
Morning Glory Natural Foods in Brunswick is operating with limited hours, including a designated time for seniors and the immunocompromised, and is limiting shoppers to 10 at a time. At Bath Natural Market, employees have switched to a pick-up style service and are compiling orders from emailed and phoned-in grocery lists.
Southern Midcoast police departments increase vigilance in wake of pandemic
Threat of coronavirus infection has made the police even more cautious about how they initiate physical contact with the public.
Chocolate Church Arts Center announces more online concerts
BATH — With regular shows postponed, The Chocolate Church Arts Center will continue to stream a series of online concerts for your under-quarantine entertainment. Chocolate Church is presenting Live from Home, a series of concerts performed from home by regional musicians that can be streamed online via Facebook. Two concerts will be presented this weekend. […]
BIW extends unpaid leave as worker attendance remains low
While the shipyard hasn’t halted production, despite calls to do so from union leaders and politicians, BIW leadership extended its unpaid leave offer to employees through April 10.