A likely rabid fox was killed near Bath Iron Works over the weekend and another chased a person and their dog near Hyde School before running into the woods.
March 2020
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
NASA grant will help Maine scientist study wildfire effects
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has given $300,000 to a Maine professor to study whether an instrument on the International Space Station can help predict the effects of wildfires
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Times Record
L.L.Bean to close its retail stores until March 29
FREEPORT — L.L.Bean has announced it is temporarily closing its retail stores beginning Monday night. The stores will be closed by midnight and remain so until March 29. This will be the fifth time L.L.Bean has closed its flagship store in Freeport. It is the first time the flagship will be closed for more than […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Actor Idris Elba tests positive for coronavirus
Although Elba did not specify who he had interacted with, he attended WE Day 2020 in London last week.
Posted inNation & World, News
Supreme Court to postpone arguments in midst of coronavirus crisis
The court was scheduled to hold arguments on 6 days over 2 weeks, with the session culminating April 1 with President Trump’s challenge of efforts to subpoena his financial records.
Posted inLocal & State, New England, News
Portland declares city emergency, imposes curfew for businesses
City Manager Jon Jennings issues a curfew for businesses where people gather, such as bars and restaurants, requiring that they close all day Tuesday and between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. for the next 4 days.
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Union leaders call for closure of BIW over coronavirus policies
The shipyard says it already offers paid sick time and vacation, and is offering all employees the option of unpaid leave during the 2-week period of March 16-27.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Brunswick-area senior service centers prepare for coronavirus
People Plus has suspended programming, but the agency’s volunteer transportation network for the elderly will continue and Harpswell Aging at Home’s communication program is ramping up.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Here are all the movie releases that have been postponed due to coronavirus
LOS ANGELES — Like every other industry, Hollywood is reacting to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus and the recommended measures to blunt the spread of the disease. The U.S. box office has begun to take a noticeable hit, while the global box office was already in a state of free fall as countries including […]
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Infection of Cape Elizabeth 12-year-old seen as sign of community spread
District officials say the Maine CDC has contacted anyone considered to have been in close proximity to the boy, a student at the middle school.