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March 27, 2020

U.S. has troubling new outbreaks as infections worldwide top 640,000

The United States becomes the first country to surpass 100,000 infections, and worrisome numbers are reported in New Orleans, Chicago and Detroit.
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March 27, 2020

‘Go home!’ South Africa records first death as lockdown begins

Police scream at the homeless as the nation's coronavirus cases reach 1,170, the most in Africa.
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March 27, 2020

Tools for remote work become social lifeline for isolated Mainers

Zoom happy hours and family reunions, and other video conferencing options, are keeping Mainers connected despite being isolated in their homes.
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March 27, 2020

Southern Maine business leaders move quickly to address blood shortage

'Distance Saves Lives' blood drives will be held each of the next 10 Wednesdays with a goal of producing more than 1,000 pints of donated blood.
Published
March 27, 2020

MPA changes course, allows coaches to speak with athletes

Maine high school coaches now can talk to players about workouts, but cannot recommend any team activities.

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March 27, 2020

Navy hits ‘choppy waters’ as virus strikes aircraft carrier

The USS Theodore Roosevelt and its contingent of warplanes may be sidelined for days, sitting at a pier in Guam as the entire crew is tested.
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March 27, 2020

To keep their distance, Maine priests now offering drive-through confessions

As churches are forced to suspend regular services during the pandemic, some pastors are finding creative ways to stay connected with parishioners.
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March 27, 2020

Munzing Media fills sports void by streaming past football games

Former coach plays to sports fans' nostalgia by showing Lobster Bowls, playoff contests.
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March 27, 2020

Cumberland schools announce 2nd case of COVID-19

A staff member at the Mabel I. Wilson school has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and school officials can't say whether the person had contact with others at the school.
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March 27, 2020

Maine preparing for increased demand for key medical professionals

The director of the Maine CDC says emergency medical personnel, hospital intake workers and those who can offer critical care will be key to the coronavirus response.