by Shanna Cox | May 31, 2020 | News + Updates
The LA Metro Chamber conducted a survey of its members and residents of Androscoggin County in the two weeks preceding the June 1st reopening date, and it is clear that COVID-19 has changed consumer behavior. While being cleared to reopen is a key step in economic...
by LAadapts | May 15, 2020 | News + Updates
A Lewiston small business has stepped up in a big way by helping local families deal with the impacts of a global health crisis. The Healing Community MEDCo, a purveyor of an extensive line of top-shelf medical Cannabis and Cannabis products, is leading a...
by Shanna Cox | May 13, 2020 | News + Updates
Key Resources and Our Approach Last Friday, late in the afternoon, the Mills administration announced the Rural Reopening Plan. This announcement was on the heels of the expanded testing announcement, made the day before. The major takeaway- 12 of our 16 counties...
by LAadapts | Apr 29, 2020 | News + Updates
On Friday, May 1st, the stay healthy at home mandate is set to expire in Maine. The April 23rd press conference offered up a vision for reopening from Governor Mills, but offered no details, dates, or plans. Science tells us a safe and sustainable reopening...
by Shanna Cox | Apr 20, 2020 | News + Updates
The past week has brought conflicting messages about a move towards reponening- if not normal- with an extension of the Maine state of civil emergency (now through May 15) and a plan for opening up America. As our workers file for unemployment in record numbers, many...
by Shanna Cox | Apr 15, 2020 | News + Updates
This message is bit longer than usual, and certainly less flashy. Take 5 minutes, and read it fully. Every day I am talking to businesses and organizations dealing with rapid change. Financial institutions implementing new programs quickly. Restaurants shifting to...
by LAadapts | Apr 3, 2020 | News + Updates
Are you a business that is ready to sign on to support this challenge? Click here to sponsor a family! The extended State of Emergency has left many families in our community without jobs and in desperate need of weekly groceries. The LA Metro Chamber has partnered...
by LAadapts | Apr 1, 2020 | News + Updates
Effective April 1st, all citylink buses will operate at half capacity. Drivers will only allow a set number of passengers on each bus and will ask people to not sit near other passengers to encourage social distancing. Please be respectful of other passengers and your...
by LAadapts | Mar 31, 2020 | News + Updates
An important message to all Mainers: Today, Governor Mills issued the Stay Healthy at Home Order. You can view the key details on the state site, here. This mandate overrides previous declarations from the Governor’s office and does impact essential businesses that...
by LAadapts | Mar 30, 2020 | News + Updates
The U.S. Department of Labor added new questions regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. View the full list here. Additional questions + answers are as follows. If my employer closes my worksite on or after April 1, 2020 (the effective date of the...
by LAadapts | Mar 24, 2020 | Government Updates + Notices, News + Updates
In these unprecedented times, it is more important than ever for us to take action to help protect ourselves, our families, our businesses and our community. I strongly urge all residents of Auburn to take to heart and adhere to the Executive Order issued today by...
by LAadapts | Mar 23, 2020 | Government Updates + Notices, News + Updates
View the original post here. To the Lewiston Community: As your Mayor, I must call attention to the fact that a person’s home is a crucial component of their health. The City of Lewiston is making great efforts, specifically through the remediation of lead hazards, to...
