Increased police patrols over the Easter weekend has led to more than 12,500 Italians being sanctioned and 150 facing criminal charges for allegedly violating lockdown measures.
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Maine CDC reports big jump in coronavirus cases at Augusta facility
The public health agency says 41 residents and 14 staffers at the Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Funeral homes adapting during coronavirus pandemic
Meeting with families by video platforms to plan funerals, postponing services until later in the spring or summer and wearing extra protective gear while working with the deceased are among the ways funeral directors have adapted during the pandemic.
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A sunrise service from a distance
Normally, Pastor Cindy Maddox performs Easter services for more than 100. This morning it was only birds in person.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
How to file for unemployment benefits in Maine
If your job status has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the Maine Department of Labor is offering guidance on how to apply for benefits.
Posted inNation & World
British Prime Minister Johnson out of the hospital, says staff saved his life
Johnson has been discharged from a London hospital where he was treated in intensive care for the new coronavirus.
Posted inFood & Dining
Stuck at home? Instagram to the rescue!
Three Mainers offer virtual lessons on baking, gardening, homesteading and mixology.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Can’t find flour at the store? We’ve got you covered
These recipes for muffins, cookies and cake don’t require it.
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Green Plate Special: With egg purchases limited, make your eggs count
Count cartons of eggs among the grocery items we are anxiety-hoarding during the coronavirus.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan Kitchen: Coronavirus Diary
Vegan Kitchen columnist Avery Yale Kamila cooks, grocery shops, records — and takes the pandemic day by day.