Gyms and fitness centers have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, forced to close until April 1 as a safety precaution.
March 2020
Posted inNation & World, News
Trump appears to waffle on extending shutdown as Congress pursues aid
In Congress, tempers flare and emotions are raw after days of wrangling over critical aid.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Northern Meetings: March 26-April 2
Editor’s note: Due to closures and cancellations prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if meetings listed are still being held.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Fed makes strongest bid yet to protect companies and governments
The Federal Reserve will also begin lending to small and large businesses and local governments to help them weather the crisis.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Study-from-car hotspots offered to Maine schools
University of Maine System’s NetworkMaine offering to enable “Guest” Wi-Fi networks for 140 local schools creating parking lot-based hotspots to facilitate online learning.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Casco Bay Lines makes more cuts to ferry service
PORTLAND — Casco Bay Lines has made another reduction in its ferry schedule in light of the city’s stay at home emergency order issued to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. The altered schedule can be found on the schedule page of the Casco Bay Lines’ website and is available on the vessels. It is […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Public transit eliminates fares, reduces hours
PORTLAND — Greater Portland METRO, Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, South Portland Bus Service and the Regional Transportation Program have suspended fares and cut back on some service in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Bus fares have been suspended to eliminate the cross-handling of cash and paper receipts between bus drivers and passengers in […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Remote access announced for Tuesday’s public hearings in Kennebunk
Citing a ban on gatherings of more than 10 people, method devised to hear public comment.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Community/Arts Calendar: March 25
As a majority of public events have been canceled or postponed due to coronavirus social distancing guidelines, in lieu of The Forecaster’s regular community and arts calendars, see the following activities, including virtual events and in-person access that can be done with social distancing.