The college said on its website that five community members had tested positive for COVID-19 as of Thursday.
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Fishermen turn to direct marketing as demand for Maine seafood plummets
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the elver season has been delayed and the lobster and soon-to-open scallop fishery are facing reduced demand.
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Commentary: A region-specific strategy could slow the coronavirus and protect the US economy
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Maine unemployment claims skyrocket to record 21,500 in 1 week
Nationally, almost 3.3 million workers filed for unemployment last week, the highest single-week total on record, as disruption from the coronavirus pandemic shook the U.S. economy.
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U.S. jobless claims soar to record 3.3 million as layoffs jump
The surge in weekly applications was a stunning reflection of the damage the coronavirus outbreak is doing to the economy.
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Highlights of Congress’ $2.2 trillion virus relief package
The roughly $2.2 trillion package in relief from the impact of the coronavirus includes $500 billion for loans and guarantees for businesses and state and local governments.
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The Latest: All but 1 of China’s 55 new cases from overseas
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the nation and world. BEIJING — China’s National Health Commission reported 55 new COVID-19 cases Friday, including 54 it says are imported infections in recent arrivals from overseas. Once again, no new cases were reported in Wuhan, the central Chinese provincial capital where the coronavirus emerged in […]
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Leading doctor decries lack of testing at Maine’s long-term care facilities
Dr. Jabbar Fazeli warns that Maine hospitals could be flooded with stricken seniors if nursing homes aren’t able to test more widely and get faster results.
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Douglas Rooks: Crafting our collective plan for survival
The pandemic has already changed things, in some cases maybe forever.
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House-bound animal lovers making room for foster pets
With nowhere to go and time on their hands during the outbreak, more people are offering to temporarily take in animals from shelters in Maine and nationwide.