Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah says he’s frustrated that the Trump administration has put out information suggesting the state has more testing capacity than it actually does.
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The Latest: Trump says he’ll help New York governor boost virus testing
Tuesday’s meeting marked a sharp shift in rhetoric from just days earlier.
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Senate approves $483 billion virus aid for small businesses
Most of the funding, $331 billion, would go to boost a small-business payroll loan program that ran out of money last week.
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Publicly traded firms get $300 million in small-business loans
An Associated Press investigation found that a relief fund Congress created to protect small businesses amid the coronavirus crisis has helped companies with thousands of employees, past regulatory run-ins and risks of financial failure even before the economy got walloped.
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Augusta mayor: School department doesn’t deserve criticism
Now is the time to work together.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Lockdown benefits chains at the expense of small Maine businesses
A restaurant has to close, but gas stations sell food, liquor and coffee, and discounted Easter candy is a big draw at big-box stores.
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Our View: Most Mainers support doing the right thing to stop outbreak
The vast majority of residents know that following social distancing is helping save lives.
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With wedding season approaching, Maine couples and venues alter plans
While many are postponing ceremonies, others are saving the date and making new arrangements.
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Which students are still in school? Engagement with remote learning varies in Maine
Even in districts that report high rates of attendance, it can be a challenge for educators and staff to connect with the most vulnerable students.
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Guilford company ramping up production of nasal swabs used to test for COVID-19
Amid calls for increased coronavirus testing nationwide, Puritan Medical Products of Guilford said Monday that it is producing more than one million of the specialized swabs a week.