U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Cianbro Corp. Chairman Peter Vigue and officials of Puritan Medical Products Co. announced that they are building a new factory to produce about 20 million more swabs and create 150 jobs.
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Posted inMaine, News
Antibody testing for coronavirus offered in Maine – with cautions
Several medical practices are offering the tests as a way to determine whether a patient has been exposed to the virus, but the tests lack FDA approval, and doctors note that immunity after infection has not been proven.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Relief fund started for Maine tourism industry
The program will make small grants to employers and workers who have been displaced and lost wages during the pandemic.
Posted inMaine
Another COVID-19 case reported at Edgewood in Farmington
The total number of infections at the rehab facility is 14, CDC says.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Portland Symphony Orchestra cancels concerts through June
But it will host an online ‘Un-gala’ on May 14 to raise money for the orchestra. Meanwhile, the Theater at Monmouth postpones its summer season.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
NASCAR to resume May 17, with four Cup races in 11 days
The new schedule goes through May and includes a pair of Wednesday races, as well as Xfinity and Truck Series races.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Republican-led states signal they could strip unemployment benefits if workers don’t return
For some states, the concern is that residents who are offered their old jobs back simply may not accept them, choosing instead to continue tapping historically generous unemployment aid.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Wall Street pulls back, but still posts a good month, as dismal economic data piles higher
Even with Thursday’s losses, the S&P 500 still closed out its best month in decades.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine companies team up to double production of virus testing swabs
Puritan Medical Products in Guilford is 1 of only 2 companies worldwide that make the specialized swabs.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Outrage builds over 70 virus deaths at Massachusetts veterans home
Family members of the dead at a Massachusetts home for aging veterans say leadership allowed the virus to spread unchecked.