The coronavirus outbreak has created opportunities for cyber criminals looking for weaknesses in the system.
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Brain getting dull as the walls close in? Sharpen it up with these Maine-centric quizzes
You’re already spending most of the day online; check these out to test your knowledge of news, history, music, culture and sports.
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Seed sales soar as Mainers put down roots at home
Amid fears of food availability and looking for ways to feel useful, Mainers are taking to gardening in a big way.
Posted inLocal & State, News
As crisis deepens, Maine food banks scramble to keep up
Some food pantries report demand is up 50 percent or more as people lose jobs and paychecks, yet limited supplies and a shrinking volunteer base are hampering logistics.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: Be wary of coronavirus-related scams
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Thom Harnett: COVID-19 is a challenge, but Mainers are strong
Mainers will always be there for each other, and we will always find a way to get through a crisis together.
Posted inNation & World
Trump tempers officials’ grave assessments with optimism
‘We’re starting to see light at the end of the tunnel,’ the president says.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Over 1,000 small businesses in Maine qualify for payroll protection loans
Since the federal assistance program went live Friday, a total of 1,026 companies have been deemed eligible to receive nearly $292 million in payroll benefits, according to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine Acts of Kindness: Portland hotel donates 50 rooms to health care workers
Clarion Hotel is providing space at no cost so Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital employees on the coronavirus front line can rest and recharge.
Posted inLocal & State, News
The Virus Diaries: Feeling a little ‘trapped’ but ‘insulated’
Owen Sanderson and his family have found a supportive community on Peaks Island.