March 2020 – The Portland Press Herald

Answers to questions about the governor’s stay-at-home order

by Dennis Hoey March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

The order still allows people to take a walk, buy groceries or get medicine at their pharmacy, but limits the number of customers who can be in a store at one time.

Business, Local & State, News

Gun shops are now among the businesses Maine considers essential

by Dennis Hoey March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

The change in status, which had affected stores like Cabela’s and Kittery Trading Post, came Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security updated its guidelines on essential businesses.

Feature Obituary, Local & State

Thomas Dyro, a mainstay of Portland’s recovery community, dies at age 70

by Melanie Creamer March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

Mr. Dyro got sober in 2002 and became active in several recovery programs.

Local & State, Schools and Education

Portland school officials refining remote learning plans as outbreak goes on

by Rachel Ohm March 31, 2020April 1, 2020

They have been fielding questions around grading, work load and technology, and say they will continue to update plans as they get feedback.

Sports

Gronkowski set to serve as grand marshal for virtual NASCAR

by Associated Press March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

Rob Gronkowski will also host WrestleMania on Saturday and Sunday.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine Acts of Kindness: Farmer’s market yields food donations

by Steve Craig March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

Sandy Hill Farm in Eliot provides an alternative to people who are wary of grocery stores during the pandemic, while asking customers to donate money to help with local food donations.

Business, Local & State

Portland tells owners to book no short-term rentals through April

by Megan Gray March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

Many say the temporary ban is fair, and that the coronavirus outbreak has already put a damper on reservations.

Sports

UFC light heavyweight champ Jones pleads guilty to 2nd DWI

by Associated Press March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones has pleaded guilty to his second drunken driving offense in New Mexico. Court records show the 32-year-old mixed-martial arts fighter entered his plea Tuesday and was sentenced to one year of supervised probation. Jones also was ordered to complete a minimum of 90 days of […]