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Published
April 15, 2020

South Portland says dogs must be leashed in public spaces

The rules go into effect Friday at 9 a.m. and will stay in force until further notice or until the city rescinds is state of civil emergency.
Published
April 15, 2020

Bottle redemption centers see less material but more efficient service

Maine’s Beverage Container Redemption Program says business has been down for a lot of centers but the pandemic is allowing some places to showcase a new way to redeem bottles going forward.
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April 15, 2020

Photo of Florida nurse couple becomes symbol of hope and love

Ben Cayer and Mindy Brock, both nurse anesthetists, shoulder the high-risk duty of placing breathing tubes in surgery patients, any of whom may have COVID-19.
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April 15, 2020

Grocery delivery was supposed to be the ultimate pandemic lifeline, but it’s falling short

The system is cracking under the weight of surging demand, and an incommensurate supply of workers and groceries.
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April 15, 2020

Tech companies step up fight against bad coronavirus info

Facebook, Google and others are taking unprecedented steps as potentially dangerous misinformation spreads around the world.

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Published
April 15, 2020

Restaurants, sponsors, city, collaborate on Saco meal program

A hot takeout meal is offered to those 50 and older, each Friday.
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April 15, 2020

Coronavirus forces Trek Across Maine to go virtual for first time

Proceeds will be donated to the American Lung Association’s efforts to fight COVID-19. This year would have been the second year the trek started and ended in Brunswick.
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April 15, 2020

Track and field: Top athletes denied chances at setting, or improving upon, state records

Seniors lose last chance at setting or improving marks, while juniors miss a key season in their progression.
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April 15, 2020

For meat plant workers, virus makes a hard job perilous

A cluster of coronavirus cases at a South Dakota pork plant has highlighted the susceptibility of meat processing workers, who stand shoulder-to-shoulder on the line and congregate in crowded spaces.
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April 15, 2020

Maine licensing boards caution doctors against prescribing unproven COVID-19 drugs

Two boards say that it would be 'unprofessional conduct' for doctors to prescribe chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine or azithromycin to themselves or family members, and that the drugs should not be prescribed for preventive purposes.