The popular long-running live show spoofing late-night talk shows will live stream the show Saturday to bring entertainment to the housebound and to make a paying gig for performers staring at canceled shows for months.
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Stocks slump, despite Fed aid, as coronavirus bill stalls again
Stocks end another bumpy day broadly lower as investors wait to see if Democrats and Republicans can settle their differences on an economic rescue package.
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Luxury vacation rentals firm promotes early visits to Maine from out of state
Apex Luxury Rentals said Friday’s email was intended to give people the option to safely quarantine in Maine, not spend a vacation here during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Feds: Scam artists spread virus lies, prey on Medicare recipients
Federal law enforcement is warning that scam artists are preying on older people’s fears by peddling fake tests for the coronavirus to Medicare recipients.
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Over 1.5 billion globally asked to stay home to escape coronavirus
More than 1.5 billion people, a 5th of the world’s population, are being asked or ordered to stay home as new virus infections soar
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Monmouth, Hallowell officers in isolation as call volumes decrease for central Maine police departments
Hallowell and Monmouth police departments each have an officer in isolation, and central Maine departments are seeing fewer calls due to the coronavirus.
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Portland restores needle exchange program with volunteer help
The city said Monday that people will be able to pick up clean needles and dispose of used ones from 8 to 9 a.m. in Bayside.
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By the numbers: Coronavirus cases, deaths around the world
This map of countries show which have confirmed cases of the virus. Map also includes when the virus was initially reported and the number of deaths by country. This table shows the countries that have confirmed cases of the virus, including when the virus was initially reported and the number of deaths by country. This […]
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As other states tighten restrictions, Maine stops short of embracing ‘shelter in place’ orders
A top official says the state’s coronavirus team has discussed ‘shelter in place’ and decided against using it – for now – noting Maine’s low population density and the limits Gov. Janet Mills has imposed on public gatherings and business operations.
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Tokyo Olympics seem sure to happen – but in 2021, not 2020
The International Olympic Committee plans to decide on the postponement within four weeks, as nations start saying they won’t send their teams to any Olympics this year.