Officials have been considering whether to recommend face coverings in public because of growing evidence that infected people without symptoms can spread the coronavirus.
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The Virus Diaries: ‘I don’t want to come in contact with people’
A 65-year-old Harrison man who suffered a blood clot in his lungs two years ago is happy to be secluded in a rural area during the pandemic.
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Portland charity donates $500,000 to house, feed Mainers during outbreak
The John T. Gorman Foundation awarded the money to 11 charities throughout Maine that are providing direct assistance to vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Southern Maine communities call for out-of-state visitors to quarantine for 2 weeks
South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Old Orchard Beach urge new arrivals from outside Maine to isolate for 14 days.
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Pleasant Mountain trails closed to hikers
Loon Echo Land Trust closes the four trails at Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton and Denmark – a popular hiking destination – at the request of local fire departments.
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Orlando Magic head coach and Maine native Steve Clifford waiting patiently for NBA’s return
The UMaine-Farmington graduate is isolating in Orlando, watching film of his team during the league shutdown.
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Winthrop couple home after being stuck at sea on cruise
The couple’s planned retirement cruise extended to 17 days at sea after ports refused to let passengers off the ship.
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Survey: Major college athletic directors bracing for financial crisis
Many programs are expecting significant revenue shortfalls and are trying to formulate plans to move forward.
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Dahlberg: Nothing smart about staging UFC fights or NFL draft
UFC President Dana White and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell think they are a bit smarter than everyone else by going forward with their events.
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ECHL players, now without paychecks, face an uncertain future
Final payments came March 16 for those with ECHL-only contracts, and players from the Maine Mariners and beyond are scrambling to move forward without many available jobs.