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.
March 2020
Gun shops are now among the businesses Maine considers essential
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.
Thomas Dyro, a mainstay of Portland’s recovery community, dies at age 70
Mr. Dyro got sober in 2002 and became active in several recovery programs.
Portland school officials refining remote learning plans as outbreak goes on
They have been fielding questions around grading, work load and technology, and say they will continue to update plans as they get feedback.
Gronkowski set to serve as grand marshal for virtual NASCAR
Rob Gronkowski will also host WrestleMania on Saturday and Sunday.
Maine Acts of Kindness: Farmer’s market yields food donations
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.
Portland tells owners to book no short-term rentals through April
Many say the temporary ban is fair, and that the coronavirus outbreak has already put a damper on reservations.
UFC light heavyweight champ Jones pleads guilty to 2nd DWI
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 […]
Too little too late? Experts decry Mexico virus policy delay
There have only been 1,000 confirmed cases, but fewer than 10,000 tests have been done for the entire country.
Noted doctor Andrews temporarily halts Tommy John surgeries
Dr. James Andrews halts operations at his Florida medical center.