Among the biggest concerns is whether there will be enough beds, equipment and staff to handle several large outbreaks simultaneously in multiple cities.
March 2020
Business fallout: Walmart limits hours, airlines cut flying
Beginning Sunday, more than 4,700 Walmart and Neighborhood Market locations in the U.S. will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 pm. until further notice.
Bowdoin lacrosse gets in final games
Polar Bears victorious as season ends early
Mills declares state of emergency as Maine reports 7 confirmed, 5 likely coronavirus cases
A student at Cape Elizabeth Middle School as well as two residents of a Falmouth retirement community have tested presumptively positive for COVID-19.
Start of spring high school sports practices delayed to April 27
The Maine Principals’ Association has pushed back preseason practices by a month in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
NFL players approve labor deal, including 17-game season
By a close vote, with some 500 union members not participating, NFL players ratify a new labor agreement with the league that includes expanding the playoffs to 14 teams next season.
Local schools to close for two weeks to help prevent more cases of coronavirus in Maine
Many districts are still ironing out plans for making the switch to online learning and how to provide meals to students who may need them. Officials expect to have more detailed plans available for parents in the coming days.
Sen. Collins presses Navy leaders on proposed reduction of Bath-built ships
Sen. Collins said the cut is goes against the 355-ship Navy fleet goal, which the Trump administration backed and Congress made law through the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act.
Titans agree to four-year extension with QB Tannehill
The Tennessee Titans are keeping the quarterback that led them within a victory of the Super Bowl, and not pursuing Tom Brady as had been rumored.
NFL players approve labor deal, including 17-game season
By a close vote, NFL players have approved a new labor agreement with the league that features a 17-game regular season.