Because health care corporations didn’t prepare, a nurse and her colleagues wonder every day whether they’ll bring home the deadly virus.
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Maine’s congressional delegation urges Navy to ease pressure on BIW to keep operating
The letter signed by Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden asks the Navy to apply the same standards to private shipyards such as BIW as it does to its 4 public shipyards.
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U.S. has troubling new outbreaks as infections worldwide top 640,000
The United States becomes the first country to surpass 100,000 infections, and worrisome numbers are reported in New Orleans, Chicago and Detroit.
Posted inNation & World
‘Go home!’ South Africa records first death as lockdown begins
Police scream at the homeless as the nation’s coronavirus cases reach 1,170, the most in Africa.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Tools for remote work become social lifeline for isolated Mainers
Zoom happy hours and family reunions, and other video conferencing options, are keeping Mainers connected despite being isolated in their homes.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Southern Maine business leaders move quickly to address blood shortage
‘Distance Saves Lives’ blood drives will be held each of the next 10 Wednesdays with a goal of producing more than 1,000 pints of donated blood.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Sports, Varsity Maine
MPA changes course, allows coaches to speak with athletes
Maine high school coaches now can talk to players about workouts, but cannot recommend any team activities.
Posted inNation & World
Navy hits ‘choppy waters’ as virus strikes aircraft carrier
The USS Theodore Roosevelt and its contingent of warplanes may be sidelined for days, sitting at a pier in Guam as the entire crew is tested.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
To keep their distance, Maine priests now offering drive-through confessions
As churches are forced to suspend regular services during the pandemic, some pastors are finding creative ways to stay connected with parishioners.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Munzing Media fills sports void by streaming past football games
Former coach plays to sports fans’ nostalgia by showing Lobster Bowls, playoff contests.