To reduce the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Janet Mills signs an order delaying a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags until 2021.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Border towns see run on drug touted by Trump but unproven as coronavirus cure
The demand in Mexico is so high that pharmacists now require written prescriptions that state the medicine is for patients with conditions for which hydroxychloroquine is normally used.
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Portland woman says her loss of smell was first sign of coronavirus infection
Researchers say some patients around the world have experienced a loss of smell and taste, and that’s how a Maine woman knew she was sick.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
L.L. Bean boxing food, not flannel, to help during pandemic
The outdoors retailer is lending space and employees to help the Good Shepherd Food Bank get food to Mainers who need it during the pandemic.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Can blood from coronavirus survivors treat the newly ill?
Plasma infusions were used most famously during the 1918 flu pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine family making face masks for those in need during pandemic
Three women in the Lachance family create face masks to help protect those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
Sanford’s Rachel Schneider applauds move to postpone Olympics
The middle distance runner had been preparing for the U.S. Olympic Trials in hopes of making her first Summer Games appearance.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Oakland launches meal program, local grocer work to feed elderly, homebound during pandemic
The Oakland Cares Program will allow senior citizens and homebound residents to order groceries for delivery from Buddies Meats & Groceries Store.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Togus VA adds external triage tent to handle coronavirus cases, testing
VA Maine Healthcare-Togus looks to lessen the potential for infection in main hospital building by adding the new unit outside.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville insurance agency raising money for local nonprofits
GHM Insurance on Main Street is putting the word out that, for every person asking for an insurance quote, it will donate $10 to the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, Humane Society Waterville Area, Spectrum Meals on Wheels or the Boys & Girls Club meals program, with the caller designating which charity the money will go to.