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Maine, News

State probes possible coronavirus outbreak at long-term care facility in Auburn

by Christopher Williams April 21, 2020April 22, 2020

Three cases are suspected at John H. Murphy Homes.

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Maine State Music Theatre cancels summer season

by Hannah LaClaire April 21, 2020August 21, 2020

Now officials are going into “emergency mode,” trying to make up enough lost revenue to not only pay workers, but also enough to prepare for next season and protect the future of the company.

Maine, Morning Sentinel

Skowhegan artisan spreads message of hope during pandemic

by Taylor Abbott April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

Desiree Dubois created three panels, spreading messages of hope and unity, that are on display at the downtown River Roads Artisans Gallery.

Business

Back to work? Companies finding it easier said than done

by MAE ANDERSON, TOM KRISHER and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Associated Press April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

Retailers are looking at China’s experience to figure out the best way to reopen stores.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

St. Mary’s Health System in Lewiston to furlough 77 staff members

by Lindsay Tice April 21, 2020April 22, 2020

Hospital system will temporarily lose 5% of its workforce.

Beach to Beacon, Sports

Beach to Beacon officials to decide soon on status of 2020 race

by Mike Lowe April 21, 2020April 22, 2020

The 10K road race in Cape Elizabeth is scheduled for Aug. 1, but a decision to possibly postpone or cancel the race should come by the end of April.

Business, Maine

BIW 3D prints face shields for health care workers facing virus

by Kathleen O'Brien April 21, 2020April 22, 2020

BIW’s 3D printers have been programmed to work around the clock to produce 12 face shields per day for MaineHealth, the state’s largest integrated health care system.

Maine

Two Bridges Regional Jail inmate count down 30-40%

by Darcie Moore April 21, 2020April 22, 2020

Jail boss attributes drop to use of furloughs and diversion programs to help keep the jail population down and reduce likelihood of coronavirus exposure to inmates and staff.