The person was last on campus March 17 and is now under a doctor’s care and self-isolating at home, according to college officials.
Hannah LaClaire
Staff Writer
Hannah LaClaire is a business reporter at the Portland Press Herald, covering Maine’s housing crisis, real estate and development, entrepreneurship, the state's cannabis industry and a little bit of everything else. Before joining the Press Herald in 2021, Hannah covered the town of Brunswick for The Times Record. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running and weekends up at camp. She lives in Springvale with her husband and daughter, their dog and two tuxedo cats.
‘Talking to the people of the future:’ Pejepscot History Center asking for items related to coronavirus
Once the center reopens, officials will start accepting signs, pamphlets, letters, personal stories and other items that represent how local people got through the coronavirus pandemic.
Brunswick Development Corporation offering loans for businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
Brunswick businesses are encouraged to apply for the loans, which will be issued first-come, first-served, right away.
Brunswick adopts civil state of emergency, effective shelter-in-place order
Under the new rules, all stores or businesses outside of a list of 27 ‘essential’ industries, must close. The order lasts for 7 days, after which it’s expected to be renewed.
Independence Association asks for donations of sheets, goggles and masks in case of coronavirus outbreak
Nearly half of the people living in the organization’s group homes are considered “high risk” and personal protective equipment is in short supply.
Local schools to stay closed until late April
Mobile breakfast and lunch distribution programs in each district will continue throughout the closure.
Family Focus child care remains open for families on front lines of coronavirus pandemic
Director Laura Larson estimated there are about 20 children still receiving care and staff has taken extra safety and sanitary precautions to keep them safe.
Mid Coast hospital confirms first positive case of coronavirus
The patient is being treated in isolation, and caregivers are taking steps to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved.
Brunswick Sears closed after coronavirus exposure
Larry Costello, public relations director for Sears and K-mart, said management has “spoken with each of our associates to alert them as to the possible exposure and to encourage any associate with symptoms to seek medical attention.”
Durham town meeting postponed, elections still on schedule
DURHAM — The Durham town meeting scheduled for April 4 has been postponed, town officials announced Tuesday, but the municipal elections set for April 3 are still happening. Residents are encouraged to cast votes on absentee ballots, which is available through March 31. Voting will take places at the Durham Town Offices and polling hours […]