coronavirus

Published
March 17, 2020

Maine financial institutions seek to reassure customers, limit contact

Representatives of banks and credit unions are promoting drive-through and digital access while lobby services are limited.
Published
March 17, 2020

Maine’s cases of coronavirus nearly double in a day, to 32

The virus has now been found in 7 of Maine's 16 counties, and the director of the state's CDC says, ‘We will likely find additional counties where there is evidence of community transmission.’
Published
March 17, 2020

Cinemas close nationwide, studios push new movies into homes

Some studios took the extraordinary step of funneling new or recently released films onto home viewing platforms.
Published
March 17, 2020

Portland Water District assures customers water is safe
Published
March 17, 2020

Europe bans travel amid virus threat to its free-flowing economy

The European Union proposed a temporary halt to non-essential travel.

Published
March 17, 2020

U.K. resists coronavirus lockdowns, goes its own way on response

In its go-slow approach, Boris Johnson's government is resisting the tough restrictions adopted on the continent.
Published
March 17, 2020

City curfew in place to combat virus

Food and take-home instruction is being provided to Portland students while schools are closed between now and March 30.
Published
March 17, 2020

State closes all Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices

While all branch offices and the mobile unit will remain closed until further notice, many transactions can still be processed online.
Published
March 17, 2020

Commentary: In aging places, coronavirus is a huge threat

Nations, states – including Maine – and counties where a large share of the population is older than 65 face big challenges as the disease spreads.
Published
March 17, 2020

Here’s Something: Earth is not our friend, and other viral lessons