The coronavirus pandemic is taking an increasingly bleak toll in the U.S. and Europe.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine congressional delegation seeks medical equipment from U.S.
They’re asking the U.S. Department Health and Human Services for help in protecting health care professionals fighting the coronavirus.
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Posted inNation & World
Virus staffing issues briefly ground flights to NYC, Philadelphia
The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily hatlted flights to New York City-area airports because of coronavirus-related staffing issues at a regional air-traffic control center.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville city councilor stuck in Cape Verde Islands
Councilor Flavia Oliveira, D-Ward 2, went to the island of Sal on March 3 to visit her family and was planning to stay 10 days, but was prohibited from returning to the U.S. because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Drive-in theaters find themselves suited to now
Social distancing fuels a temporary surge in business at some drive-ins.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine now has 70 confirmed coronavirus cases
Those include 41 cases in Cumberland County; meanwhile, a sixth presumptive positive test is reported by OceanView at Falmouth.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Coronavirus stranding Winthrop couple at sea
Scott and Dona Ferguson’s cruise to celebrate retirement goes astray due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
In Japan, Nick Mayo waits as his professional basketball league suspends play
Messalonskee graduate stays in regular touch with parents as coronavirus concerns spread throughout the world.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Five Questions: Hardware store owner Percy Gowell
The owner of Percy’s Hardware Co. talks about the challenge of finding toilet paper and being a local retailer.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Watch: Portland neighbors fight coronavirus isolation through song
The neighborhood sing-along in Deering Center had its inspiration in Italy, where people on lockdown have opened their windows to spread cheer.