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Published
March 31, 2020

Our View: Don’t try to escape COVID by coming to rural Maine

The safest strategy is to stay home, and practice social distancing.
Published
March 31, 2020

Domestic violence becomes a concern as people shelter at home

Advocates for domestic violence victims say help remains available, even if it is not face-to-face.
Published
March 30, 2020

Portland City Council bans short-term rentals during pandemic

The restriction is now part of the city's stay-at-home order, which is extended through April 27.
Published
March 30, 2020

Methadone restrictions relaxed during pandemic, but not for everyone

Some patients can't get longer supplies, even though the federal government has eased restrictions for the drug used to treat opioid use disorder.
Published
March 30, 2020

Lewiston-Auburn nursing homes getting creative to keep families in touch

Electronic tablets, video calls, telephones, window signs help patients communicate with loved ones.

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Published
March 30, 2020

Models offer clues but no clear answers about pandemic’s impact in Maine

State health experts are tracking complex models to estimate, among other things, how long it will last, how many Mainers will die and when the peak of the ‘curve’ will come.
Published
March 30, 2020

Strike up the looms: Maine Heritage Weavers producing material for 50,000 donated masks

The project started Monday and the face masks are going out nationwide to sick children and their families.
Published
March 30, 2020

Maine gas prices fall below $2 per gallon as more motorists stay home

The average price in Maine was $1.93 a gallon for regular gasoline Monday, a price not seen since early 2016.
Published
March 30, 2020

BIW boosts shipyard sanitation amid coronavirus pandemic

According to the company’s website, cleaning efforts include washing the bathrooms and break rooms once a day, turnstiles, railings and doorknobs will be cleaned during all three shifts, and employees are encouraged to wash their hands frequently.
Published
March 30, 2020

Maine construction industry slows down but keeps working

Construction companies and workers are taking new measures to keep job sites safe, but worry that updated coronavirus restrictions could halt projects.