The order was rescinded because Gov. Janet Mills’ statewide stay-at-home order is now in effect.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
With no practices to attend, high school athletes work on their own
While waiting to see if there will be a spring season to start, athletes utilize homes and communities to condition and train.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
COVID-19: A survivor story from a University of Maine at Farmington graduate
“If you cannot appreciate the major risk you are putting yourself, your loved ones or your neighbors in by not following these parameters, you are so very wrong,” Nicole Boivin said.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville credit union gets ‘creative’ to serve members during pandemic
New Dimensions Federal Credit Union on Friday was busy all day, with vehicles lined up to use two outside ATMs and the drive-up window as CEO Ryan Poulin walked to cars to chat with members.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell officials preparing for reduction in revenue due to virus outbreak
City Councilor George Lapointe said department heads were told to consider flat funding and a 5% reduction when creating their budgets.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine rural hospitals cut pay, hours while preparing for surge of patients
The cost-cutting measures are happening because hospitals are no longer getting revenue from emergency room visits and elective procedures were canceled to make room for COVID-19 patients.
Posted inLocal & State, News
The Virus Diaries: ‘My business had been going very well. Then this happened’
A Freeport woman who runs an Airbnb catering to people seeking her dog-training services has lost business because of the virus outbreak.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Chebeague Island ferry won’t transport suspected COVID-19 patients
The island town’s primary ferry responds to emergency calls but says it won’t transport anyone suspected to be infected with the coronavirus.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Overwhelmed Maine unemployment office announces hiring, new rules for applicants
In order to reduce call volume, Mainers are asked to call on one of three days next week, depending on the first letter of their last name.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
At Lewiston hospital, quarantined staff must use own sick time
Some employees of St. Mary’s criticize management for requiring staffers who are quarantined after coronavirus exposure to use their own sick/vacation time.