After a third Department of Health and Human Services employee tests positive for COVID-19, the largest union for state workers again calls on the administration to do more to inform and protect workers from the virus.
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Bill Nemitz: ‘Crossing the bridge’ from a Maine nursing school to a world in crisis
St. Joseph’s College of Maine’s nursing Class of 2020, deprived of a real graduation, prepares to take on a pandemic.
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Latest coronavirus case raises new concern for Maine state workers
The largest union representing state workers questions whether enough is being done to protect them from infection.
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Bill Nemitz: She would be at her husband’s side – if only she could
A hospital’s new ‘no visitors’ policy, rightfully aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, renders a possible end-of-life moment all the more painful.
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Maine schools extend coronavirus closures until late April
Students across the state will learn remotely for at least another 5 weeks, as many districts keep buildings closed and cancel extracurricular activities until at least April 27.
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Our View: Maine’s homeless, incarcerated vulnerable during outbreak
Officials must take steps now to protect Mainers who can’t go home right now.
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Wait for testing frustrates Mainers who fear they are infected
‘My concern is with doctor’s offices telling people to wait out the symptoms,’ says a Portland woman who’s been sick since last week.
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Maine casinos close as coronavirus spreads
Oxford Casino says it will close for at least 2 weeks, but probably longer.
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Commentary: I’m an American in Italy, where 60 million are trapped by the coronavirus. It’s horrific
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Commentary: How to help workers laid off in the coronavirus crisis
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