The latest on the effects of the new coronavirus outbreak around the U.S. and the world: WASHINGTON — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday extended orders to keep non-essential businesses closed and most of the state’s more than 7 million residents home through May 4, saying that social distancing measures must remain in effect an […]
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Looking ahead, arts groups cancel long-running summer traditions
The Bates Dance Festival and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts are among the entities that won’t schedule summer programming this year.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Protect our first responders from coronavirus threat
As health care workers are being exposed to COVID-19, let’s make sure they have the personal protective equipment they need.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine attorney general fielding dozens of price-gouging complaints during crisis
An order by Gov. Janet Mills prohibits essential items, such as toilet paper, cleaning products and food, from being sold at ‘unconscionable prices.’
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Shrink Maine’s prison population to fight COVID
Inmates who are scheduled to be released in a year could be sent home now to make state prisons safer.
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Commentary: A virus is raging. The economy is in free fall. Why Trump’s approval rating has gone up
The surge can be attributed to bipartisan support for the president’s crisis management – but it has been relatively small, and it probably won’t last long.
Posted inLocal & State
Confronting a pandemic: Photos of the coronavirus crisis from Maine
The power of a new, frightening virus is being felt in the Pine Tree State. As Mainers, we’ll do as we’ve always done – persevere as one.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Cape Elizabeth shuts down Fort Williams Park and Portland Head Light
Councilors, concerned about large gatherings at the oceanfront park and iconic lighthouse, will restrict access until at least May 1.
Posted inNation & World
House Democrats seek commission to study U.S. pandemic response
They hope that a review panel would be bipartisan and chartered by Congress, just as the 9/11 one was.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Apply here: How to spend $2.2 trillion – and rescue economy
President Trump aims to inject the massive infusion of cash into the U.S. economy over the coming weeks to try to cushion its free fall.