coronavirus

Published
March 12, 2020

Navy reservist is first Mainer to test positive for coronavirus

The woman, who is in her 50s, had traveled internationally and is isolating herself at home while doctors try to track how she contracted the virus and with whom she has had contact.
Published
March 12, 2020

Asian shares plunge after Wall Street’s worst day since ’87

The latest sell-off comes despite an announcement by the Fed that it's injecting up to $2 trillion into short-term lending markets as a way to ensure that the Treasury bond market can function smoothly.
Published
March 12, 2020

Latest updates: Wife of Canadian prime minister tests positive

The latest news from around the U.S. and the world on coronavirus: Wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for coronavirus Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, the wife of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has tested positive for the coronavirus. In a statement released Thursday night, the prime minister’s office said she was tested at the […]
Published
March 12, 2020

Maine doctors and nurses grapple with misinformation, patients’ fears

In hospitals and doctors' offices across the state, patients are asking a lot of questions about their risk of contracting coronavirus.
Published
March 11, 2020

In tirade, Trump urged Mnuchin to pressure Fed chairman on economic stimulus

The exchange between the president and treasury secretary reveals Trump’s mounting fury as his administration struggles to manage economic fallout from the coronavirus.

Published
March 11, 2020

Local businesses ‘reeling’ after Bowdoin College announces students won’t return to campus this semester

Deb King, executive director of the Brunswick Downtown Association, cautioned not to “let fear overcome common sense” when it comes to the coronavirus. “I’m sure everyone wants to return to a business-as-usual approach, but we can’t ignore what’s going on,” she said.
Published
March 11, 2020

Brunswick bicentennial celebration canceled as coronavirus concerns grow

Anyone who purchased tickets for the bean supper will receive refunds from the school, according to Pejepscot History Center.
Published
March 11, 2020

Corporate debt loads a rising risk as virus hits economy

Economic fallout from COVID-19 threatens companies that have piled on debts over the past decade.
Published
March 11, 2020

Trump announces delay of tax deadline for those affected by virus

The president says he will allow individual taxpayers and businesses to defer paying their taxes by next month’s deadline if they have suffered adverse effects from the spreading coronavirus.
Published
March 11, 2020

Maine high school jazz festival called off over virus concerns

More than 2,000 people were expected to attend the 2-day event this weekend at South Portland High School.

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