The largest union representing state workers questions whether enough is being done to protect them from infection.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Augusta Ruby Tuesday, other Maine locations permanently closing due to COVID-19
An assistant manager with the Ruby Tuesday in Auburn said that her location, along with restaurants in Augusta, Topsham and Westbrook, were among those shutting their doors for good due to financial strain caused by the coronavirus pandemic
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Publix stores to have barriers for cashiers as virus spreads
The Florida-based grocery chain seeks to protect its workers and customers from COVID-19.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine’s testing backlog grows amid national shortage of key chemicals
In response, the Maine CDC continues to prioritize testing hospitalized patients or health care workers while buying another testing ‘platform’ that doesn’t use the chemical reagent that’s in short supply.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Grappling with garbage amid coronavirus, central Maine towns modify waste collection
Area municipalities have changed the way people can get rid of their trash, while some have even closed their facilities.
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoin College ‘community member’ presumed to have coronavirus
The person was last on campus March 17 and is now under a doctor’s care and self-isolating at home, according to college officials.
Posted inSidelines, Sports, Uncategorized
Sidelines: Arrival of MLB Opening Day reminds us all of what we’ll be missing
It’s a sad reality without baseball getting underway as the coronavirus pandemic widens, Drew Bonifant writes.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
‘The whole city laid off’: New Orleans, other cities hit hard as jobless claims skyrocket
Some economists project that the U.S. could see around 3 million new unemployment insurance claims when figures are released Thursday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Prepared in advance for the coronavirus, Augusta’s St. Michael School was ready for online learning
The Augusta-based Catholic school is using virtual platforms like Zoom and Facebook Live to reach students.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Tony Awards postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus
The Broadway-lauding ceremony was scheduled to air on CBS, broadcasting live on June 7 from Radio City Music Hall in New York City.