Bath Iron Works reports its third case, saying the vendor was wearing personal protective equipment at the shipyard Friday and is now in quarantine, as are two other vendors who were in close proximity to the person who tested positive.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Swab maker for COVID-19 testing prepares to open new plant in Pittsfield
Puritan Medical Products says the plant could nearly double the company’s output and should be open by July 1.
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With little on the market, Maine home sales fell 15% in April while prices jumped
While the coronavirus pandemic greatly reduced sales and housing inventory, the median sales price shot upward thanks to a shortage of available homes.
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Old Port retailer Portmanteau closing for good after 41 years
Owner Nancy Lawrence said she’s worried about contracting COVID-19 and having to change her way of doing business if she reopened.
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Maine senators split votes on Trump’s pick to lead national intelligence
Susan Collins votes in committee to endorse U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe, the nominee for director of national intelligence, while Angus King opposes the pick.
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Cruise ship may tie up in Eastport for the summer, riling some residents
The MS Riviera would berth at the breakwater for an undetermined amount of time, but some residents oppose the unexpected visit.
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Bristol Seafood closes Portland plant for 2 days after COVID-19 cases confirmed
The seafood processor said it will clean its Portland plant and test workers after 5 tested positive.
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Campgrounds, restaurants sue to block Gov. Mills’ quarantine rules for out-of-staters
The businesses in Scarborough and Waterboro allege the 14-day quarantine amounts to an unconstitutional infringement on the right of people to travel freely from state to state.
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Maine retailers begin to reopen under new rules, with new concerns
Resuming business during the pandemic involves a lot more than unlocking the door, flipping over a sign and turning on the lights.
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York plans ‘soft opening’ of town beaches on May 18
Activities such as running and fishing will be allowed as officials note whether users are following pandemic-safety rules. A broader beach opening is planned for mid-June.