coronavirus Archives - The Portland Press Herald

New online store offers help to shuttered indie booksellers

by HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

With independent bookstores shut down nationwide, a new online seller is offering help

The Portland City Council and school board will wait for the coronavirus health crisis to ebb before restarting the budget process.

by Associated Press March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

Navy leaders were scrambling Tuesday to determine how to best respond to the extraordinary request as dozens of crew members tested positive.

Mainers turn to bread, cookies and pastries for comfort, emptying grocery shelves of baking supplies and expanding their waistlines.

by Gail Carlson Special to the Press Herald March 31, 2020March 30, 2020

Many toxic substances, some regulated and others not, have an unseen connection to COVID-19.

by Rebecca Boulos Special to the Press Herald March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

Coverage of the shortage of public health nurses left out that the state COVID-19 response has nonetheless been effective and comprehensive.

by The Editorial Board March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

The safest strategy is to stay home, and practice social distancing.

Advocates for domestic violence victims say help remains available, even if it is not face-to-face.

The restriction is now part of the city’s stay-at-home order, which is extended through April 27.

Some patients can’t get longer supplies, even though the federal government has eased restrictions for the drug used to treat opioid use disorder.