Governments close their borders and a new wave of closures and restrictions keep more than 500 million students at home.
March 2020
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Trump urges older people to stay home, and everyone to avoid groups of more than 10
The White House issues sweeping new guidelines in hopes of containing the coronavirus.
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Posted inTimes Record
Facing virus, BIW union demands shipyard give employees paid leave
Bath Iron Works, one of Maine’s largest employers, announced it will allow employees to take unpaid leave for two weeks without losing their job, but the union is pushing back.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Romney pitches $1,000 checks as Utah restaurants, bars close
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney wants the federal government to send $1,000 checks to every American to help the country cope widespread business closures linked to the coronavirus.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Mainers to start fishing for baby eels later this month
One of the most lucrative fisheries in the state is scheduled to open for the season March 22.
Posted inSports
Trade overshadows free-agent offers
The Texans send DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona for running back David Johnson and draft picks.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Portland man’s sentencing for murdering his girlfriend is delayed
The sentencing of Gregory Vance, who pleaded guilty to the strangulation death of his girlfriend last year, is postponed because of the state court system’s response to the new coronavirus
Posted inNation & World
As Congress considers economic package, Democrats seek $750 billion
Industries representing a broad swath of the economy are seeking help in withstanding the fallout as schools close and Americans are being told to stay inside, skip nonessential travel and avoid gatherings with 10 people or more.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Tom Brady still has attractive free-agency options
There is a chance Tom Brady sticks with the Patriots, but he has other options.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Coronavirus forces cancellations throughout Lakes Region
Schools shut down for two weeks, most town facilities are closed and programs are suspended.