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April 15, 2020

Front-line workers in Maine plead for more protective equipment

Groups representing Maine health care workers, firefighters and others called on the federal government and employers to make sure they are protected from coronavirus.
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April 15, 2020

The Virus Diaries: Losing sense of smell was only clue she had COVID-19

Sarah Dyer has recovered from the disease. But she wonders if she passed on the virus to others before she tested positive.
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April 15, 2020

Wex announces layoffs, furloughs affecting 5% of its workforce

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.
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April 15, 2020

Stocks sink on Wall Street as grim economic news pours in

Several reports are even more dismal than expected, including a record drop for U.S. retail sales.
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April 15, 2020

Humble fundraising walk by ‘Capt. Tom,’ 99, raises millions for UK health service

Tom Moore's family used social media to help him get donations to support health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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April 15, 2020

Massachusetts recruiting 1,000 ‘contact tracers’ to identify those possibly exposed

The $44 million, time-intensive plan involves a call to someone who has tested positive for the coronavirus, and then a follow-up with everyone that person was in close contact with.
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April 15, 2020

Windham business owners offered coronavirus impact loans

The Town Council also appointed Brett Jones to fill a vacancy on the board.
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April 15, 2020

WWE cuts wrestlers after its business was deemed ‘essential’ in Florida

The WWE, which was given permission to run its shows – without fans – in Florida, announces budget cuts that include on-air talent.
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April 15, 2020

Union, Bath Iron Works agree to extend contract

The contract will be extended for a month while the nation is in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
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April 15, 2020

Portland’s Old Port Half Marathon & 5K canceled

The popular event, scheduled for June 6, is likely to be held instead as virtual races. There are no refunds for the roughly 3,000 runners who have already registered.