Mary “Joan” McGloin 1931 – 2020 BRUNSWICK – Mary “Joan” McGloin passed away on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, …
March 2020
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Spring snowstorm Monday night, warmer for the rest of the week
The snow wraps up Tuesday morning. The warm up starts Tuesday afternoon. Spring like weather returns after the wintry start to the week.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine delegation pushes USDA chief to increase access to school lunch programs
‘With schools closed, COVID-19 is already placing a tremendous burden on families, school districts and hunger relief organizations,’ the lawmakers tell Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.
Posted inSports
Canada won’t send athletes to Olympics
The Canadian Olympic Committee says it’s not safe for athletes to train for the Olympics if the event goes on as scheduled this summer.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine extends expiring car registrations because of coronavirus
The Secretary of State’s Office says all motor vehicle and trailer registrations that expire during the current state of emergency will be extended indefinitely.
Posted inLocal & State
Nonprofits try to maintain services amid high demand, limited resources
Nonprofit leaders say they are following the recommendations from public health officials, while still trying to deliver essential aid to people across Maine.
Posted inNation & World
Chaos, inconsistency mark launch of drive-thru virus testing
Few sites are up and running, and they’re not yet open to the general public.
Posted inNation & World
Virus outbreak means (mis)information overload: How to cope
The coronavirus pandemic is leading to information overload for many people, often making it difficult to separate fact from fiction and rumor from deliberate efforts to mislead.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Uncategorized
Whiplash: All at once, a steady U.S. economy screeches to halt
America has never seen such a sudden, violent economic cratering, experts say.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Scarborough schools closed until April 27
Superintendent Sanford Prince announced on March 20 that Scarborough Public Schools will be closed through April 26.