Some central Maine athletes say they’ll return next spring, while others say this is the end of the line.
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Martial arts events are on hold, too, as Battle of Maine rescheduled to August
Annual event in Winslow pushed back into August, as coronavirus concerns continue to grow.
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Maine hospitals face financial crunch but remain focused on coronavirus crisis
The state’s hospitals have seen revenues dip by 50% in recent days because they shifted from normal services to preparing for a surge of COVID-19 patients.
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J.K. Rowling starts Harry Potter At Home for housebound families
The author has launched an online initiative, www.harrypotterathome.com, which features quizzes, games and other activities.
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Not so funny: Edinburgh festivals canceled for first time
The wildly popular festivals the Scottish capital hosts every August won’t be held this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic
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Frosty’s permanently closes Gardiner, Freeport locations
Company owners Nels and Shelby Omdal say they are making this move now to preserve their company in the long run.
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New York deaths double in 3 days, with worst to come
In Europe, nations facing extraordinary demand for hospital intensive-care beds are putting up makeshift hospitals, unsure whether they will find enough healthy medical staff to run them.
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Liz Soares: COVID-19 showing us what it means to live a simpler life
We have been given a chance to reflect on what is important and on how we want to live our lives in America, writes Liz Soares.
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Maine farmer and surgeon called to duty during pandemic
Plastic surgeon Dr. Charles Foley expects to be caring for COVID-19 patients as part of his U.S. Army Reserve unit.
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Portland quarantines dozens at Expo as 2nd illness confirmed at city homeless shelter
Two new arrivals from outside Maine test positive for COVID-19, prompting Portland to close its shelters to newcomers and hold an emergency City Council meeting to address shelter guests who refuse to be quarantined.