Movement in densely populated areas of southern Maine has plummeted, while declines in some rural areas have been less pronounced.
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Commentary: Protecting Maine inmates from virus could expose abuse victims to harm
Each release plan must assess how the proposed bail modifications or furlough would affect the safety of a given abuse victim.
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Commentary: Happy (as you can be) Occupational Therapy Month
Engaging in our valued pastimes is more valuable than ever.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
MaineHealth confirms reduction of work hours for some of its staff
The network says the reductions became necessary as it adapted to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, but affected employees are still receiving full pay and benefits.
Posted inNation & World, News
Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted
The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of N95 respirators, surgical masks, face shields, gowns and other supplies needed to protect front-line medical workers who are treating coronavirus patients.
Posted inNation & World
Outcry over racial data grows as virus slams black Americans
New York, Detroit, New Orleans, Chicago and Milwaukee are among the cities where African-Americans have been hard-hit.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
School districts following state recommendation to keep classrooms closed
Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth and others say they’ll stick with remote learning to complete the academic year as the coronavirus outbreak continues.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High school athletes, coaches react as spring sports season nears cancellation
The Maine Principals’ Association will meet Thursday to discuss options in the wake of the state’s recommendation that classrooms remain closed through the rest of the academic year.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick-based SaviLinx hires 500 temporary workers, 150 in Maine, to assist during pandemic
The new hires will help answer questions, process claims and direct callers to other resources for state unemployment offices that are overwhelmed with calls from people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Second U.S. study for COVID-19 vaccine uses skin-deep shots
These early-stage studies are a first step to see if a vaccine appears safe enough for larger tests needed to prove whether it will protect against the new coronavirus.