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Published
April 2, 2020

New Balance factory in Norridgewock looks to help produce face masks

The Boston-based maker of athletic footwear and apparel announced Thursday that if its prototype mask meets federal standards, the company will begin producing the masks at its factories in Norridgewock and in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Published
April 2, 2020

Massachusetts man who tested positive for coronavirus while in Maine counts himself lucky

The 61-year-old man said the key during his diagnosis has been a positive mental attitude, coupled with exercise, drinking liquids and a good diet.
Published
April 2, 2020

Winthrop couple home after being stuck at sea on cruise

The couple's planned retirement cruise extended to 17 days at sea after ports refused to let passengers off the ship.
Published
April 1, 2020

Frosty’s permanently closes Gardiner, Freeport locations

Company owners Nels and Shelby Omdal say they are making this move now to preserve their company in the long run.
Published
March 31, 2020

MaineGeneral announces first coronavirus-related death at Augusta hospital

Meanwhile, of 4,500 employees in the MaineGeneral Health system, about 140 are expected to be working from home, once software is set up for them to do so.
Published
March 30, 2020

New Balance to start producing face masks to help prevent spread of coronavirus

A representative for the company said that while information about production at central Maine locations is not yet available, the goal is to have all New England factories producing personal protective equipment once a prototype is made.
Published
March 30, 2020

As more Mainers become unemployed, are some getting scared back into work?

Josh Johnstone, a rigger at Bath Iron Works, says he's struggling with whether to pursue an unemployment claim or look for work elsewhere as Maine sees a large volume of initial claims for unemployment insurance.
Published
March 29, 2020

Local truckers still delivering the goods — despite coronavirus concerns

Bathrooms and hot meals are in short supply for those risking exposure to the coronavirus to supply the nation's stores with needed products and supplies.
Published
March 27, 2020

Norridgewock man summonsed on charge of manslaughter in fatal crash

David Obert, 51, was summonsed on a charge of manslaughter seven months after he was involved in a car crash that killed Joyce Gipson, 85, and her husband, Keith Blackwell, 80.
Published
March 27, 2020

University of Maine, MOFGA search for workers to help dairy farmers during pandemic

‘If those people get sick, someone needs to step in to take over the operations,’ said Richard Kersbergen, extension professor with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. ‘Dairy farming doesn't just stop.’