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Some central Maine bars and eateries are canceling "wing nights" or takeout, while feeling the heat from customers complaining as menu prices increase. ....
increase font size Pandemic made Unity a college town without a college, and the locals are feeling the pressure With the absence of approximately 650 Unity College students and a reduced staff, local services such as the fire department and businesses such as the local pizza joint are experiencing the loss. Share UNITY Behind a blue bar table, Vee Menoudarakos turns his attention to the back corner of the dining area. A year ago at this time, Unity House of Pizza’s co-owner and manager would be readying for a busy night ahead. Those evenings at the Unity House of Pizza were full of beer, food and laughs. The calls came from Unity College students: “Vee! Are you going to come play?” acknowledging Menoudarakos’ penchant for playing pool. ....
Read Article SKOWHEGAN The semiregular 80-hour weeks at the Skowhegan Tire Center feel especially long during the coronavirus pandemic. While the company tries to stay afloat offering extended hours during storms, for instance the business was thrown a potential curveball earlier this week. Should the Skowhegan Tire Center have to pay state income taxes on the $110,400 loan it received from the federal Paycheck Protection Program, those long weeks may be colder than ever. “It would mean probably closing the doors,” said Diana Savage, owner of Skowhegan Tire. “We’re having a rough enough time making it through COVID to have any more expenses.” ....