ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY — After weeks limited to take-out orders, local restaurant and eatery owners are anxious to see if the new reopening directives released by Gov. Chris Sununu will help expand business.
Gorham Fire Chief Phil Cloutier sent the town’s hospitality businesses an email outlining Stay at Home 2.0 guidelines for restaurants.
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