coronavirus

Published
March 20, 2020

Navy calls BIW to remain open despite demands from Maine delegation, union

James Geurts, assistant secretary of the Navy pointed to the president’s coronavirus guidelines, which states "If you work in a critical infrastructure industry ... you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule."
Published
March 20, 2020

How you can help in your community during the pandemic
Published
March 20, 2020

Congress, White House race to draft $1 trillion coronavirus rescue package

The challenges are apparent as lawmakers labor over eye-popping sums and striking federal interventions, surpassing even the 2008-09 bank bailout and stimulus.
Published
March 20, 2020

Residents at Falmouth retirement community cope with isolation – and news of new case

State health officials are keeping a close eye on OceanView at Falmouth, which appears to have the only infection cluster in Maine so far.
Published
March 20, 2020

Portland waives plastic bag fees over reusable-bag germ concerns

The city warns residents that coronavirus can survive on surfaces 'for hours and in some cases days.'