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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Consumer confidence plunges in April as millions lose jobs
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its confidence index tumbled to a reading of 86.9, the lowest level in nearly six years.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Federal aid increased for Maine hospitals, health care providers
Another $42 million in grants has been allocated, bringing the total to nearly $188 million.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Trump tells states to consider opening schools before summer
Trump made the comments Monday in a call with governors discussing how to reopen their economies, among other topics.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Patients with certain cancers nearly 3 times more likely to die of coronavirus, study says
Patients with blood or lung malignancies, or tumors that have spread throughout the body have a higher risk of death or other severe complications from the virus.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: New report to show a damaged economy sliding into recession
The Commerce Department is expected to estimate that the gross domestic product took its sharpest quarterly drop since the Great Recession.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Rich are getting richer, despite the pandemic
As billionaires’ wealth continues to balloon, it’s time for them to pay their fair share in taxes.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Portland schools weighing pandemic’s financial impact
Losses this school year could be partially offset by unforeseen savings, and the school board is working with the city to assess the outbreak’s impact on next year’s budget.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine falling short on virus testing but outperforming most of New England
Maine is among 31 states that must increase testing before it can reopen safely, according to a Harvard analysis.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: In time of COVID-19, try interventions, pivot quickly, accept science
There is a path forward to save lives and restart the economy.