In the president’s defense, the White House points to ‘data-driven’ decisions.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State
Delta Ambulance: Frontline against virus, back of the line for protective equipment
Ambulance crews, who are among the first to contact people who may have coronavirus and stand ready to meet any surge, appreciate those who ward off the contagion by social distancing.
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Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Report: Bruins intested in hosting games if NHL season resume
One idea being floated is playing games at four regional sites and, if the situation in Boston allows, the Bruins would like to be one of the sites.
Posted inLocal & State
Three more deaths reported as confirmed cases rise to 990
The Maine CDC’s latest numbers increase the state’s coronavirus death toll to 50.
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Hawaii’s stay-at-home order extended to May 31
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige on Saturday extended Hawaii’s stay-at-home order and the mandatory quarantine for visitors through May […]
Posted inNation & World
Navy admiral advises reinstatement of fired carrier captain
The top Navy officer has recommended that Capt. Brett Crozier be returned to his ship.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: I’m socially distant from seagulls, but I still seek Facebook friends
Social media and the present coronavirus have added words to our vocabulary and expanded the meanings of familiar ones.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: COVID serves as dress rehearsal for dealing with climate crisis
Comparing the response to the virus by Canada and by the U.S. is illuminating and instructive.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
As cases near 1,000, trends emerge about Maine’s infected
Data show that Mainers 80 or older account for just 13% of the cases but roughly half of the deaths. Health care workers account for the most cases, because they are exposed to the virus and are tested regularly.
Posted inNation & World
Tons of sanitizer: Retailer charged with hoarding, gouging
Federal prosecutors say a New York retailer has been charged with hoarding disposable masks, surgical gowns and hand sanitizer in a Long Island warehouse and selling the items at huge markups