The N95 respirator masks were donated to MaineHealth, and will go to hospitals and facilities that the health system operates across the state.
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New drive-through test site for COVID-19 to open in South Portland
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Maine and ConvenientMD will operate the site on Gannett Drive, but anyone who wants a test must be evaluated and make an appointment.
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Posted inTimes Record
Topsham students still learning hands-on from home
Mt. Ararat Middle School alternative education students normally spend most of their school day learning hands-on, but while quarantined at home students still get to choose a project to complete every day that allows them to problem solve and learn from authentic tasks.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath shipyard keeps local eateries afloat during virus outbreak
In total, 13 local restaurants supply about 5,000 lunches per day, according to BIW.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
It’s Been an Education: Making distance learning the norm in Scarborough, S. Portland
The two school districts have turned to all manner of technology to keep teaching area students, despite the isolation of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
In South Portland, school’s out, but soup’s on
Food service workers in local school districts are helping to deliver free school lunches to needy children in the area, even though schools remain closed due to the coronavirus.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Fuel assistance available for those with changed circumstances due to COVID-19
Those unemployed or had hours cut due to the virus may be eligible.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Biddeford council offers breaks on some city services during pandemic
Council members dealt with trash bags, brush, parking and tax interest fees.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
BSOOB Transit suspends service as two staff test positive for COVID-19
Transportation provider hopes to resume service April 30.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Anxiety rises as health care workers risk exposure to fight coronavirus
Shortages of personal protective equipment put doctors, nurses and anyone else who works in health care at higher risk of contracting the virus.