Voters in 23 states have yet to cast their ballots for presidential nominees.
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Golf courses offer respite from virus anxiety, at least for now
Several southern Maine courses are open with dramatically modified operating policies designed to keep golfers and staff safe.
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Africa lockdowns begin as coronavirus cases rise above 1,000
Meanwhile, two African heads of state appeared to defy their own travel restrictions to attend another president’s inauguration.
Posted inNation & World
Italy virus cases soar again; N.Y. eyes temporary hospitals
The coronavirus pandemic is taking an increasingly bleak toll in the U.S. and Europe.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine congressional delegation seeks medical equipment from U.S.
They’re asking the U.S. Department Health and Human Services for help in protecting health care professionals fighting the coronavirus.
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Virus staffing issues briefly ground flights to NYC, Philadelphia
The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily hatlted flights to New York City-area airports because of coronavirus-related staffing issues at a regional air-traffic control center.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville city councilor stuck in Cape Verde Islands
Councilor Flavia Oliveira, D-Ward 2, went to the island of Sal on March 3 to visit her family and was planning to stay 10 days, but was prohibited from returning to the U.S. because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Drive-in theaters find themselves suited to now
Social distancing fuels a temporary surge in business at some drive-ins.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine now has 70 confirmed coronavirus cases
Those include 41 cases in Cumberland County; meanwhile, a sixth presumptive positive test is reported by OceanView at Falmouth.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Coronavirus stranding Winthrop couple at sea
Scott and Dona Ferguson’s cruise to celebrate retirement goes astray due to the coronavirus outbreak.