U.S. consumers report perpetrators of coronavirus-related scams have taken them for an estimated $18 million so far.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
On the hunt for federal tax forms in central Maine
Maureen Donovan likes to have paper tax forms to complete her federal and state taxes, but printed federal forms are not readily available now due to pandemic-related shutdowns of IRS facilities.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Wall Street ends manic week with a gain, led by technology stocks
Reports piled higher through the week showing the coronavirus pandemic is bludgeoning the economy.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
A ‘Phantom of the Opera’ contest seeks singer with style
Andrew Lloyd Webber has launched a virtual competition that could lead to one fan singing on Broadway or the West End when musicals resume playing.
Posted inSports
Empty stadiums for soccer games? It’s not quite that simple
There will be many more people in the stadium than just the players, from coaches and match officials to journalists and television crews.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Colby College food services, others join with Alfond Youth & Community Center to provide, distribute meals
The Alfond Youth & Community Center is able to provide 800-1,000 meals on a daily basis with the help of volunteers.
Posted inMaine, News
Numbers of virus patients in Maine hospitals continue to flatten and decline
Restricting activity in the state has flattened the COVID-19 curve and taken the pressure off hospitals, a Press Herald analysis finds, but dangers remain.
Posted inMaine, News
Three new deaths, 28 more confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maine
Maine’s CDC director warns that firm predictions are for ‘zealots and charlatans,’ and we’ll only know when the state peaks after the fact.
Posted inNation & World, News
Don’t inject disinfectants, Lysol warns as Trump raises idea
The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus
Posted inNation & World, News
Some governors to lift restrictions before meeting health benchmarks, others more cautious
The difference in how governors are responding depends largely on their political party.