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March 2020
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
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Posted inNation & World
Washington set to deliver $2.2 trillion virus rescue bill
The Senate voted unanimously late Wednesday to pass the coronavirus aid package, the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee denied federal stimulus money
The USOPC put in a request for a part of the coronavirus aid package – $200 million for athletes’ lost income and help for the nonprofits that oversee each Olympic sport.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Taylor Swift surprises some of her fans with money donations
Some have gotten thousands of dollars from the ‘Lover’ and ‘1989’ hit maker.
Posted inNation & World, News
Navy brings aircraft carrier into port, will test thousands of sailors for coronavirus
Acting Navy secretary Thomas Modly said that eight sailors had tested positive for the virus.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Casco Bay Lines further reduces ferry service because of coronavirus
The temporary reductions will affect Casco Bay island residents, who rely on the ferry service to get to and from the mainland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Golden Globes amend eligibility rules due to virus
The Golden Globes will accept movie submissions without a theatrical release, for the first time.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Times Record
Bath-area ‘Diaper Project’ comes to rescue for rising number of families
United Way of Mid Coast Maine looked to distribute more than 130,000 diapers this year, up from about 23,000 in 2014, but the coronavirus pandemic is posing challenges.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
IOC will not blame Olympic boxing event for virus cases
A Turkish boxer and trainer have the virus after attending an Olympic qualifying tournament in London, but the IOC says it is ‘not possible to know the source of infection.’