The long-delayed effort to ramp up screening for the coronavirus is hampered by dwindling supplies of chemical components and basic swabs needed to collect samples.
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Waterville council wants to keep coronavirus-response panel’s meetings secret, barred from public
The City Council voted 5-1 to amend the number of councilors on the subcommittee and make it an advisory-only panel, as a way of circumventing Maine’s open meetings law and barring the public.
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Netflix establishes $100 million virus relief fund
The majority of the fund will support hard-hit crews on Netflix’s own productions around the world.
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Navy calls BIW to remain open despite demands from Maine delegation, union
James Geurts, assistant secretary of the Navy pointed to the president’s coronavirus guidelines, which states “If you work in a critical infrastructure industry … you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule.”
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How you can help in your community during the pandemic
If you are healthy and able, here are some steps you can take to help your community during the coronavirus pandemic. First, stay at home and keep your distance. Social distancing and isolation can be unpleasant, inconvenient and even depressing. But following this recommendation and others from public health officials can make a real difference […]
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Congress, White House race to draft $1 trillion coronavirus rescue package
The challenges are apparent as lawmakers labor over eye-popping sums and striking federal interventions, surpassing even the 2008-09 bank bailout and stimulus.
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Residents at Falmouth retirement community cope with isolation – and news of new case
State health officials are keeping a close eye on OceanView at Falmouth, which appears to have the only infection cluster in Maine so far.
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Portland waives plastic bag fees over reusable-bag germ concerns
The city warns residents that coronavirus can survive on surfaces ‘for hours and in some cases days.’
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Huhtamaki announces temporary layoffs amid coronavirus pandemic
Now 420 employees remain at the plant after 102 have been temporarily laid off because of a drop in demand caused by the coronavirus.
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Waterville restaurant launches fundraiser for local meal program
“Fred and I are glad to give back to the community who have been so supportive to us since we opened three years ago,” said Bill Mitchell, co-owner of The Proper Pig and owner of GHM Insurance Agency.