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Published
March 25, 2020

Our View: The coronavirus is giving us a choice

We can have a shorter disruption now, or a much worse one later.
Published
March 25, 2020

School districts wrestling with impacts of longer-term closures

There's little consistency from district to district in the plans schools are making for extended closures, and Maine's Department of Education says that for now it will hold off on requirements for remote learning.
Published
March 25, 2020

The Virus Diaries: ‘Walking a tightrope’ to balance parenting and job’s demands

Adam Burnett's workload has increased dramatically because of the pandemic, and now he's juggling increased parenting demands as well.
Published
March 25, 2020

Maine Voices: To change our state’s forecast for COVID-19, we cannot afford half measures

Maine now has over 100 cases. Global data show that the time between 100 cases and 100 deaths averages 13 days.
Published
March 25, 2020

Chamber leaders: Support Maine’s business community during the COVID-19 pandemic

Information is available about assistance for workers and employers, and the chamber community's Pay It Forward Maine is encouraging Mainers to support businesses.

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Published
March 24, 2020

Wells, Ogunquit and Kittery shut down public beaches

Beaches and parks will close indefinitely Wednesday to reduce the risk of the spread of coronavirus.
Published
March 24, 2020

Liberty University welcomes students back to campus amid coronavirus outbreak

Jerry Falwell Jr., the school's president, says the university is taking precautions in consultation with health experts.
Published
March 24, 2020

Crafters make masks to bolster dwindling hospital supplies

While the state hasn't recommended that hospital workers use handmade masks, Facebook groups are filling requests from health care providers.
Published
March 24, 2020

Egypt, Syria announce nighttime curfews to slow virus

Egypt has over 400 cases and 22 fatalities.
Published
March 24, 2020

More grocery stores asking shoppers not to use reusable bags

To reduce the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Janet Mills signs an order delaying a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags until 2021.