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Published
March 24, 2020

The Latest: Peak of virus cases in New York expected to swamp hospitals

India has imposed the world's largest lockdown, restricting nearly one-fifth of the world's population.
Published
March 24, 2020

Maine Voices: Families getting a crash course in distance learning

With brick and mortar schools closed because of the coronavirus, our kids need boundaries, routine and the right space in order to study online.
Published
March 24, 2020

The Virus Diaries: ‘I feel paralyzed by fear,’ says Turner woman with health problems

Lizette Deschenes, 67, has a compromised immune system and is afraid leave her apartment during the coronavirus outbreak.
Published
March 24, 2020

Bill Nemitz: She would be at her husband’s side – if only she could

A hospital's new 'no visitors' policy, rightfully aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, renders a possible end-of-life moment all the more painful.
Published
March 24, 2020

Our View: Waterville’s secret meetings are no way to govern

Even a disease outbreak doesn't excuse a municipality's violation of the state's public meeting law.

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Published
March 24, 2020

The Wrap: The Garrison in Yarmouth is closing for now

The Garrison ends its take-out experiment, and Midcoast residents get mobile seafood delivery.
Published
March 24, 2020

Commentary: How to limit hoarding and keep America’s hands clean

Rationing has to play a role, but apps that tell consumers where essential goods are in stock would help.
Published
March 23, 2020

Brunswick adopts civil state of emergency, effective shelter-in-place order

Under the new rules, all stores or businesses outside of a list of 27 'essential' industries, must close. The order lasts for 7 days, after which it's expected to be renewed.
Published
March 23, 2020

Arts groups quickly get shows up online, but surviving the shutdown will be more difficult

Two relief funds have been set up for individual artists, while organizations grapple with a loss of ticket sales.
Published
March 23, 2020

Demand grows for homemade medical masks, but CDC has reservations

Central Maine Medical Center says it welcomes donations of homemade masks; St. Mary's says professional-grade donations only, please.