Employees were informed of the decision Thursday, after the practice shut down non-essential health services.
March 2020
Posted inNation & World
U.S. death toll, sixth globally, surpasses 1,000
New patterns have emerged: Most who died were older than 70, but the disease is also hospitalizing and killing younger Americans. Most victims have been men, most had underlying conditions, and the toll is highest in New York.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Here’s how to file for unemployment benefits
If your job status has been affected by the coronavirus epidemic, the Maine Department of Labor is offering guidance on how to apply for benefits.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
SMCC professor creates device to help with shortage of ventilators
Dan Abbott, who teaches architectural and engineering design, says the splitter could allow multiple patients to use the same ventilator.
Posted inNew England, News, Uncategorized
Number of COVID-19 deaths in Massachusetts jumps to 25
The number of Massachusetts residents who have tested positive for the disease increased to more than 2,400.
Posted inSports
Former Astros star Jimmy Wynn dies at age 78
The power-hitting outfielder known as “The Toy Cannon” spent 11 of his 15 major-league seasons with Houston.
Posted inNew England, News
New Hampshire orders nonessential businesses to close
New Hampshire joins several other New England states telling residents to stay at home.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Child care teacher gets surprise send-off as she starts pre-adoption isolation
Nearly 30 families stage a celebration – from a safe distance – for Kaytee Gibbon, who’s preparing to adopt a baby this spring.
Posted inLocal & State, News
The Virus Diaries: ‘There’s no real bailouts for us’
A Portland woman who runs a small hair-cutting salon worries about the loss of income since she had to close her shop.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville council votes to disband COVID-19 panel
The City Council on Thursday also voted to allow the mayor, or the council chairman, in the absence of the mayor, to call council meetings with 24-hour notice.