Rowling joins a growing list of celebrity coronavirus cases that includes Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, Idris Elba and Pink.
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Navy leader apologizes for insulting fired carrier captain after leaked virus memo
Thomas Modly issued a written apology Monday hours after President Donald Trump, at a White House news conference, described his comments about Capt. Brett E. Crozier as “rough.”
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Wall Street’s rally fizzles as oil prices suddenly plunge
An early rally faded after the price of U.S. oil flipped from a gain to a steep loss of more than 9%.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Modeling shows Maine with a wide range of possible outcomes to coronavirus pandemic
Epidemiologists at the Maine CCD study models that reveal how slight changes in social distancing could have huge impacts on the number of deaths and the need for hospital beds and equipment.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
How to celebrate Easter, when attending church isn’t an option
Online services help parishioners keep the connection.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Governor’s order beefs up Kennebunkport travel advisory
Lodging ban in effect through April 30.
Posted inNation & World
The Latest: Treasury seeks $250 billion more to replenish small-business coronavirus program
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he hoped to pass the cash infusion through the Senate on Thursday.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Good Shepherd president: Scarcity caused by COVID crisis is daily reality for food-insecure Mainers
We must allow this experience to give us the empathy needed to inspire change.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland falls short in stopping virus’ spread among homeless community
Now city officials are demonizing people without homes, rather than explaining why they didn’t take expert advice to open more shelters earlier.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: In time of coronavirus, covering your face shows social solidarity
A simple homemade mask demonstrates an understanding that we’re all in this together.