But the largest aid package in history will probably not be enough to offset the economic damage caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
2020
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The Virus Diaries: Expecting a baby during the pandemic
A Searsmont couple’s baby could come any day, and the father hopes coronavirus restrictions won’t keep him out of the delivery room.
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MOFGA director: No Maine farm should go out of business during this pandemic
We need local, sustainable agriculture more than ever. Here’s how to make that happen.
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Commentary: I’m an ER doctor ready to save your life. Keep me safe – stay home
If more health care providers get sick, we may come to a point where we simply do not have enough staff to care for patients.
Posted inLife & Culture, Things to Do
Lucky Clark On Music: Chris Vachon
What does a touring band do when they can’t tour? Roomful of Blues’ guitarist answers that question.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Things to Do
J.P. Devine TV Review: ‘The Plot Against America’
HBO mini series episode parallels with 2020 America are sprinkled throughout this hour like pieces of broken glass on the streets of Jersey’s beaches.
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West Gardiner’s Eli Fish spends winter break volunteering
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Saint Anselm College senior Eli Fish, of West Gardiner, spent part of her winter break participating in a volunteer service trip through the college’s Service and Solidarity Missions Trips Program, according to a news release from the college. Fish, a communication major, co-led a group of students to New Orleans where they […]
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Frances Hollis Brain Foundation Fund grants available
Grants to nonprofit organizations that serve disadvantaged, underserved, and/or vulnerable communities in Maine are available from the Frances Hollis Brain Foundation Fund of the Maine Community Foundation, according to a news release from the foundation. The fund awards grants to nonprofits that focus on individuals who live in Greater Portland, Lewiston/Auburn, Bath/Brunswick, and Biddeford/Saco/Sanford, or […]
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Lawrence High School’s Hersey to receive 2020 Principal’s Award
FAIRFIELD — Haley E. Hersey, of Fairfield, a senior at Lawrence High School, has been selected to receive the 2020 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Dan Bowers. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her four […]