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Published
April 3, 2020

From a distance, Maine’s congressional delegation continues to work

Maine's four members of Congress are at home and taking precautions as they hear from constituents and try to keep the federal coronavirus response on track.
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April 3, 2020

Window washer charged with stealing N95 protective masks in Bangor

Jonathan McCue, hired to wash windows at Bangor City Hall, allegedly stole 80 N95 masks meant for first responders.
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April 3, 2020

Cuomo to seize ventilators for New York City’s overtaxed hospitals

The number of the people infected in the U.S. exceeded a quarter-million on Friday and the death toll climbed past 6,900.
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April 3, 2020

Preble Street opens new ‘wellness’ shelter at USM gym to ease overcrowding

The nonprofit is providing 50 emergency shelter beds at the Sullivan gymnasium in a setting that allows people to follow social distancing protocols.
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April 3, 2020

U.S. Tennis Association suggest a pause from playing tennis

In a post on its website, the group say it might be best not to play tennis right now because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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April 3, 2020

Governor orders travelers to self-quarantine, suspends all lodging businesses

The executive order requires anyone traveling from out of state to Maine to self-quarantine for 14 days.
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April 3, 2020

Maine CDC won’t reveal virus projections it’s relying on to prepare for outbreak

Dr. Nirav Shah says modeling projections are being used to inform decisions about how the state prepares, not to speculate about the potential impact. But he has not been willing to share the numbers the state has used.
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April 3, 2020

Stocks drop as coronavirus crunches the job market, economy

Many businesses have slammed to a halt amid attempts to slow the spread of the outbreak.
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April 3, 2020

Small-business rescue off to slow start; some banks not ready

Millions of small businesses are expected to apply for desperately needed rescue loans from the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program.
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April 3, 2020

Face coverings recommended, but Trump says he won’t wear one

The new guidance from the CDC encourages people, especially in areas hit hard by the spread of the coronavirus, to use rudimentary coverings like T-shirts, bandannas and non-medical masks.