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Published
March 23, 2020

With increased need, fewer volunteers, Bath-area food banks crave donations

Local grocery stores donate 70% of the Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program's food, but those donations are depleting as stores struggle to keep products on shelves due to high demand for products like toilet paper and rice.
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March 23, 2020

Independence Association asks for donations of sheets, goggles and masks in case of coronavirus outbreak

Nearly half of the people living in the organization's group homes are considered "high risk" and personal protective equipment is in short supply.
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March 23, 2020

Malaria drugs’ promise for coronavirus spurs hope, shortages

Evidence is thin, however, and a run on the drugs is complicating access for people with other conditions they treat.
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March 23, 2020

U.S. combats martial law conspiracy theories as National Guard assists in virus response

President Trump has activated the Guard in California, New York and Washington state.
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March 23, 2020

Health precautions impact homeless community

Preble Street is now offering only take-out meals and Milestone Recovery has temporarily discontinued detoxification intake and 12-Step programs.

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March 23, 2020

MaineHealth asks state’s manufacturers to produce medical equipment, supplies

Several have said they may be able to produce masks, face shields, gloves and other equipment to help in the coronavirus fight.
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March 23, 2020

U.K.’s Johnson orders shops closed, no gatherings over virus

British Prime Minster Boris Johnson has banned gatherings of more than two people in a stepped-up response to slow the new coronavirus.
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March 23, 2020

Stocks slump, despite Fed aid, as coronavirus bill stalls again

Stocks end another bumpy day broadly lower as investors wait to see if Democrats and Republicans can settle their differences on an economic rescue package.
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March 23, 2020

Luxury vacation rentals firm promotes early visits to Maine from out of state

Apex Luxury Rentals said Friday's email was intended to give people the option to safely quarantine in Maine, not spend a vacation here during the coronavirus pandemic.
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March 23, 2020

Feds: Scam artists spread virus lies, prey on Medicare recipients

Federal law enforcement is warning that scam artists are preying on older people's fears by peddling fake tests for the coronavirus to Medicare recipients.