Sherri Loomis
Craig Loomis is one of many seamstresses sewing masks for the community.

Global mask shortages have left essential businesses in Haines unable to outfit workers with an important piece of protective equipment. Over the past week, roughly 30 volunteers have been working to produce homemade masks to meet local needs.

Haines resident Sheri Loomis said she had the idea for a local mask making group after she came across the #millionmaskschallenge on social…