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Local & State, News

In response to virus, Maine Legislature to adjourn on Tuesday

by Scott Thistle March 14, 2020March 14, 2020

Legislators will consider bills related to the coronavirus outbreak and then wrap up their session.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Virus outbreak disrupts at-risk Mainers’ access to food

by Jim Hanna Special to the Press Herald March 14, 2020March 13, 2020

We must rally now to keep our vulnerable neighbors healthy, and work to make nutrition insecurity a thing of the past.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Pandemic underscores need for paid sick leave for all

by The Baltimore Sun March 14, 2020March 13, 2020

The common-sense practice would not only hinder the spread of COVID-19 but also would boost confidence that the consumer economy isn’t facing collapse.

Nation & World

U.S. general ‘fairly certain’ North Korea has coronavirus cases

by ROBERT BURNS Associated Press March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

He tells reporters that the North halted military training for a month – including a 24-day hiatus in military flying.

Nation & World

Coronavirus curve shows much of Europe could face Italy-like surge within weeks

by Loveday Morris and William Booth The Washington Post March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

Modelers in Europe say a similar arc is likely in the United States, but anticipating the spread is made more difficult by the lack of widespread testing.

Times Record

Area schools closed Monday as staffs work ‘furiously’ to plan for possible long-term closure

by Hannah LaClaire March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

Staff from Brunswick, MSAD 75 and RSU 1 should still plan to work Monday to help form contingency plans for remote learning and for access to meals for students who depend on school lunches, according to letters from their respective superintendents. Harpswell Coastal Academy is closed for at least a week.

Nation & World, Religion and Values

Virus lockdown hits Vatican as Pope Francis livestreams audience

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

The pontiff holds his weekly general audience in the privacy of his library as the city-state implements Italy’s drastic virus lockdown measures.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education, Uncategorized

As other states shut schools, Maine educators prepare for prospect of remote learning

by Rachel Ohm March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

While several districts announce 1-day closures, the Wells-Ogunquit and Mount Desert Island districts are closing for 1 week and 2 weeks, respectively, to prepare for the possibility of a longer-term shutdown.