Medical supplies bound for the Isle of Wight are delivered by ferry, which takes about an hour. Using a drone, deliveries take only 10 minutes.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Virus unleashes wave of fraud in U.S. amid fear and scarcity
Federal officials have opened over 370 cases and so far arrested 11 people as part of ‘Operation Stolen Promise.’
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
As Trump urges reopening, thousands getting sick on the job
An Associated Press analysis shows thousands of people are getting sick from COVID-19 on the job, especially in meatpacking and poultry-processing plants.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Elective class teachers are tackling the challenge of distance learning
Instructors in art, music, gym and vocational trades have found ways to keep students engaged.
Posted inNation & World
Pelosi unveils $3 trillion coronavirus aid package, warns inaction will cost more
The Heroes Act would provide nearly $1 trillion for states, cities and tribal governments to avert layoffs and another $200 billion in ‘hazard pay’ for essential workers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Broadway shutdown extended until at least Labor Day
Broadway producers are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for shows through Sept. 6.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine CDC reports 15 new COVID-19 cases, as hospitals get anti-viral drug
No new deaths were reported Tuesday and the state received a shipment of remdesivir, a new drug that has shown promise treating COVID-19 in hospitalized patients.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Following one positive test, all other Augusta firefighters test negative for COVID-19
While one firefighter-paramedic tested positive last week and was hospitalized for COVID-19, the other 50 members of the Augusta Fire Department have tested negative.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine bus companies stalled by pandemic head to Washington for ‘rolling rally’
Hundreds of charter bus operators from across the country will drive around the National Mall on Wednesday to advocate for federal aid to the struggling industry.
Posted inSports
EPL clubs could play at home after police soften stance
London’s mayor says it is too early for games, while the league plans to address players’ fears for a restart of the league in June.