Industries representing a broad swath of the economy are seeking help in withstanding the fallout as schools close and Americans are being told to stay inside, skip nonessential travel and avoid gatherings with 10 people or more.
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How social distancing works and what it means for you
In this time of coronavirus and accompanying preventive measures, simple questions have suddenly become complex.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville orders all restaurants, bars to close
Waterville’s COVID-19 Task Force, which met for the first time Monday and plans to meet daily, also ordered City Hall closed to the public.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine cities, towns react to widespread closures, restrictions due to coronavirus
A day after widespread school closures were announced, city and town officials are taking steps to halt the spread of the highly-contagious coronavirus.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Benton First Selectman says town met Saturday to ‘keep business going’
Town Meeting in Benton was scheduled to meet in the elementary school, but Friday it was changed to a parking lot and then to a third site on Saturday to avoid spread of coronavirus.
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Northern Light Mercy Hospital confirms employee tested positive for coronavirus
The employee works off campus, and the Portland hospital is contacting anyone who may have been exposed.
Posted inSports, UMaine Sports
Troy Barnies contemplates next move as Russian basketball league shuts down
Former Edward Little and Maine star is looking for a way out of Russia after his league suspended play and banned foreigners from competing.
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Coronavirus vaccine test opens with first doses
U.S. researchers inject four healthy volunteers in Seattle.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
With classrooms closed, Maine schools work to get meals to students in need
Several districts have started programs for students to pick up meals they would normally get at school.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Business, Food & Dining, Lakes Region Weekly, News
Maine Maple Sunday news not so sweet
The Maine Maple Producers Association recommended Monday that maple producers cancel their weekend events. The group hopes to reschedule later in the year.