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Maine Voices: Disease was formidable enemy for Maine soldiers in the Civil War

by Eben MIller Special to the Telegram April 19, 2020April 18, 2020

Then as now – and in surprising ways – illness shaped the way that people live and die.

Maine, News

Four coronavirus cases confirmed at retirement community in Portland

by Rob Wolfe April 18, 2020April 18, 2020

Residents of Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living on Ocean Avenue have been asked to shelter in their apartments to slow infection, a spokesman says.

Business, Maine, News

Want a free beer? Donate essential goods to Allagash

by J. Craig Anderson April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

Allagash Brewing Co. has partnered with Portland Public Schools for a week-long drive to gather essential goods, starting Monday.

Business, Maine, News

Maine Craft Distilling shifts to hand sanitizer production

by J. Craig Anderson April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

The Portland-based company also has funneled $15,000 in donations to nonprofits serving Maine communities.

Community

Lifelong Communities Mini-Grant Program awards $27,000

April 16, 2020April 13, 2020

The next deadline for applications is Jan. 15, 2021.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Portland and neighboring cities furlough hundreds of employees as pandemic hits finances

by Gillian Graham April 15, 2020April 16, 2020

Most of the furloughs have affected part-time or seasonal workers and are intended to avoid budget shortfalls over the next 2 months.

Business, Maine, News, Uncategorized

Wex announces layoffs, furloughs affecting 5% of its workforce

by Glenn Jordan April 15, 2020April 16, 2020

Business has slowed abruptly for the Portland-based payment-processing technology firm, whose CEO bought and sold thousands of company shares 2 days before the price started falling.