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Novelist James Patterson sets up fund to help indie booksellers

by HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

Patterson announced #SaveIndieBookstores, a partnership with the American Booksellers Association and the Book Industry Charitable Foundation.

Health, Nation & World

Coronavirus crisis is harming mental health in U.S., new poll finds

by Joel Achenbach The Washington Post April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

If you’re scared, anxious, depressed, struggling to sleep through the night, or just on edge, you’re in the company of nearly half the people who responded to a poll.

Olympics, Sports

Olympic delay adds workload, costs and cash flow uncertainty

by GRAHAM DUNBAR Associated Press April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

From venues to apartments to hotels, transport and basic goods and services, so many facets of the Tokyo Games need to be organized. And it will cost plenty.

Nation & World, Politics

Democrats delay presidential nominating convention until August

by Michael Scherer and Annie Linskey The Washington Post April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

The party hopes that by rescheduling from July, delegates will be able to gather in person as the country is now in the grips of the coronavirus pandemic.

Rachel Bloom Adam Schlesinger, Jack Dolgen

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne dies from coronavirus

by ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

It’s not clear where or how the Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter contracted the virus.

Southern Forecaster

Scarborough employees test positive for COVID-19, Hannaford case confirmed

by Sean Murphy April 2, 2020

The two town staffers are expected to make a full recovery, according to Town Manager Tom Hall.

Local & State, News

Eighth death reported in Maine as coronavirus cases rise to 376 and CDC plans for triage sites

by Rachel Ohm April 2, 2020April 3, 2020

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is planning to open at least one new facility soon for initial treatment of symptomatic patients, and the Togus VA Medical Center reported the death of a veteran Thursday afternoon.