Even after the winning streak this week the market is down 25% from the peak it reached a month ago.
March 2020
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Posted inNation & World, News
Trump signs $2.2 trillion virus relief bill after urgent action by Congress
The legislation will speed government payments of $1,200 to most Americans and increase jobless benefits for millions of people thrown out of work.
Posted inNation & World, News
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
Two of his top aides in the fight against COVID-19 also say they have the disease.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster, Times Record
Southern Midcoast police departments increase vigilance in wake of pandemic
Threat of coronavirus infection has made the police even more cautious about how they initiate physical contact with the public.
Posted inNation & World, News
Latest: Navy heads for ‘choppy waters’ as 2 dozen infections sideline aircraft carrier
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the nation and world. The Navy, the military service hit hardest by the coronavirus, scrambled Friday to contain its first at-sea outbreak, with at least two dozen infected aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, one of 11 active aircraft carriers whose mission is central to the Pentagon’s strategy […]
Posted inTimes Record
Chocolate Church Arts Center announces more online concerts
BATH — With regular shows postponed, The Chocolate Church Arts Center will continue to stream a series of online concerts for your under-quarantine entertainment. Chocolate Church is presenting Live from Home, a series of concerts performed from home by regional musicians that can be streamed online via Facebook. Two concerts will be presented this weekend. […]
Posted inTimes Record, Uncategorized
Brunswick Downtown Association launches Operation Pick-Up
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Downtown Association has launched Operation Pick-Up, a list of restaurants, retailers and other small businesses in Brunswick that are offering take-out and delivery options, as well as on-line ordering. Eateries across the state and nation have had to close their dining areas to the public, and are turning to delivery and […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Maine Bicentennial: Raymond
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the Lakes Region Weekly is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine Acts of Kindness: Taking care of those on the front line of the pandemic
Three Portland restaurants are part of an effort that delivers free meals to health care workers – and assists the struggling restaurants as well.