Movement in densely populated areas of southern Maine has plummeted, while declines in some rural areas have been less pronounced.
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View from Away: Trump whacks at the inspectors general appointed to keep him honest
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Commentary: Protecting Maine inmates from virus could expose abuse victims to harm
Each release plan must assess how the proposed bail modifications or furlough would affect the safety of a given abuse victim.
Douglas Rooks: It’s not always easy to define ‘essential’
Deciding which businesses can stay open in a crisis is far from straightforward.
MaineHealth confirms reduction of work hours for some of its staff
The network says the reductions became necessary as it adapted to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, but affected employees are still receiving full pay and benefits.
Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted
The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of N95 respirators, surgical masks, face shields, gowns and other supplies needed to protect front-line medical workers who are treating coronavirus patients.
Outcry over racial data grows as virus slams black Americans
New York, Detroit, New Orleans, Chicago and Milwaukee are among the cities where African-Americans have been hard-hit.
School districts following state recommendation to keep classrooms closed
Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth and others say they’ll stick with remote learning to complete the academic year as the coronavirus outbreak continues.
Gardiner officials opt to cancel April meetings
Elected officials had been scheduled to start budget reviews next week, but those discussions will be delayed as restrictions on public meetings remain in place to slow the spread of coronavirus in Maine.
High school athletes, coaches react as spring sports season nears cancellation
The Maine Principals’ Association will meet Thursday to discuss options in the wake of the state’s recommendation that classrooms remain closed through the rest of the academic year.