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Friday, February 26, 2021
Volume 17 • Issue No. 9
Community Says “Arrivederci Amore and Grazie” OGUNQUIT On February 21, Amore Breakfast owner Leanne Cusimano announced the closing of her restaurant after more than 25 years. After years of growth and success, the restrictions caused by the pandemic began the struggle. “Relying on guidance from busi-
$15.7M in Unclaimed Property! Anyone with questions can call the Treasurer’s office at 1-888283-2808 or locally at 207-6247470. The Office of the Treasurer receives new properties throughout the year. The state Treasury is currently holding more than $275 million of Mainers’ unclaimed property.
AUGUSTA Senator Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, announced the addition of more than $15.7 million to Maine’s Unclaimed Property Fund, and Mainers are being urged to check whether any of that money belongs to them. “Please consider checking if you have any unclaimed property,” said Senator Lawrence. “It only takes a minute to do so, and you deserve to get your money.” “Unclaimed property” is money owed to Maine people by third parties, such as former employers, banks or utility companies. Organizations are required to give unclaimed property to the State Treasurer after a specified period of time, after which the owner of the unclaimed property can retrieve it from the state.
Unclaimed property could be from a forgotten bank account, an overpaid bill or uncollected wages. This money could be unclaimed as a result of a change in name, addresses or bank account. Year after year, people are surprised to find they might have money waiting for them at the Treasurer’s Office. Particularly during these uncertain times, Mainers are strongly encouraged to take a look and see if they are on the list. People can search the Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property list by going to www.maineunclaimedproperty.gov. Those who find their name, or the name of a current or past business on the list, can claim the property immediately online, for free.
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STATEWIDE The pandemic has negatively impacted the lives of many at the very basic needs level. Food insecurity among children has skyrocketed. New responsibilities including distance-learning, maintaining COVID-safe practices and working remotely have further compounded the daily work already being shouldered by moms and head of households. Add to this a newborn baby, loss of a family member, or a household in which both parents work, and the struggle to get food on the table can feel insurmountable.
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Lasagna Love is a nationwide grassroots movement of kindness that aims to positively impact communities by connecting neighbors with neighbors through homemade meal delivery. Lasagna Love also spans the entirety of the United States — currently reaching all 50 states across America and more than 1,000 cities (including major metros: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and others!) and is powered by more than
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ness advisors and our accountant, we tried our best to re-imagine the business and find a way to solve the mounting issues,” she wrote. The innovative Amore Patio was opened this summer to accommodate. “Being the sole owner of a business has its benefits, but last year’s emotional and physi-
cal stress, staffing issues, constant unknowns, financial loss, overwhelming responsibility of protecting the health and safety of guests and staff, and sustainability concerns, took the joy and thrill out of running this business,” she continued. See AMORE page 14...
Restaurant Week To Help Out in March STATEWIDE Maine Restaurant Week will continue this March 1-12, but be a little different since two events have been canceled due to the pandemic. Maine Restaurant Week started in 2008 as a way to help restaurants survive the winter months when so many customers move to warmer weather. Your support this year will help give them a boost through the cold season in addition to the challenges of the pandemic. Instead of offering the traditional Restaurant Week threecourse menus, Maine restaurants – many of which are struggling financially – have been asked to simply come up with something creative to offer diners. Restaurant Week specials will also be available for curbside takeout, as well as indoor and outdoor
dining. Prices vary from $2555, however some participating restaurants will serve prix fixe lunches starting at $15. Most importantly for restaurants, the $495 participation fee has been waived this year with help from sponsors L.L. Bean Card Services, Bangor Savings Bank, IDEXX, Norway Savings Bank, and Coffee By Design. As of press time, participating area restaurants include The Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant in Kennebunkport, Nubb’s Lobster Shack in Cape Neddick, Robert’s Maine Grill in Kittery, Sebago Brewing Company in Kennebunk, and The Tiller in Cape Neddick. To see a full and updated listing of restaurants participating in Maine Restaurant Week, visit www.mainerestaurantweek.com/restaurants.
18,000+ volunteers. Lasagna Love exists to deliver comfort where its experienced most often—the family dining table-and to prove that even small displays of kindness can have profound and lasting impact. Their authentic mission is not only to help address the rise in food insecurity among families, but to also provide a simple act of love and kindness during a time of uncertainty and stress. They accomplish this by creating See LASAGNA page 3... Have you seen our
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